This section is from the "A Handbook of Useful Drugs" book, by State Medical Examining and Licensing Boards.
Properties : Zinc stearate occurs as a very fine, white powder, tasteless, and having a very faint odor, resembling that of fat. It is practically insoluble in water and alcohol.
Action and Uses : Zinc stearate is used as a dusting-powder, but appears to have little or no advantage over Zinc Oxid.
 
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