White Zinc Oxide powder with a 25 kg white polypropylene bag labeled
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Zinc Oxide (Industrial Grade)

Zinc Oxide is a white powder used as a key additive in rubber vulcanization, paints, and plastics manufacturing. It enhances durability and UV protection. Available in 25 kg bags.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number1314-13-2
Chemical FormulaZnO
AppearanceWhite powder
Packaging25 kg polypropylene bags
StorageStore in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from moisture

Zinc Oxide (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameZinc Oxide (Industrial Grade)
CategoryIndustrial Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Zinc Oxide (Industrial Grade)

Zinc Oxide is a versatile white powder widely utilized in various industrial processes. Primarily, it functions as a reinforcing agent in rubber vulcanization, improving elasticity and heat resistance. It also serves as a pigment and UV protective additive in paints and coatings, extending surface durability. Moreover, it acts as a critical additive in plastics and ceramics manufacturing to enhance material strength and heat stability. The product is typically supplied in 25 kg polypropylene bags, suited for efficient handling in industrial settings. Proper storage in cool, dry, and ventilated environments prevents moisture absorption and degradation. Handling zinc oxide safely requires PPE due to its fine particulate nature. Finstar Chemicals supplies zinc oxide to industrial buyers with readiness for expedited delivery in Kenya and neighboring East African countries. Procurement teams benefit from detailed batch documentation and consistent product quality, essential for maintaining process control and product performance. Its chemical stability and compatibility with diverse formulations make it a strategic choice for manufacturers in rubber, paint, plastics, and ceramics sectors seeking enhanced end-product properties and longer lifecycle under demanding conditions.

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Applications

Rubber VulcanizationZinc oxide acts as an activator in rubber vulcanization, enhancing elasticity and thermal stability during production.
Paints and CoatingsUsed as a white pigment and UV blocker to improve durability and resistance to sunlight degradation.
Plastics AdditiveIn plastics manufacturing, zinc oxide increases heat resistance and mechanical strength of final products.
Ceramics ProductionAdded to ceramic glazes to modify melting behavior and surface finish qualities.

Benefits

Improved Rubber ElasticityEnhances cross-link density in rubber compounds, resulting in higher elasticity and extended product lifespan.
UV Protection in CoatingsIts UV absorbing properties reduce paint degradation and color fading under sunlight exposure.
Thermal Stability in PlasticsContributes to heat resistance enabling plastics to maintain shape and strength at elevated temperatures.
Consistent Particle SizeUniform powder particle size distribution ensures reproducible performance in formulations reducing batch variability.

Features

Industrial grade purityHigh purity zinc oxide suitable for demanding manufacturing processes requiring consistent quality.
Standard 25 kg bag packagingConvenient packaging for storage and transport aligning with industrial scale usage.
Comprehensive batch documentationAvailable Certificate of Analysis ensures traceability and quality compliance for procurement and quality control.

Industries Served

Rubber ManufacturingEssential additive in rubber formulations to produce tires, seals, and belts with enhanced mechanical properties.
Paints and CoatingsUsed to improve pigment opacity and increase UV resistance in architectural and industrial coatings.
Plastics IndustryIncorporated to improve thermal and mechanical properties in a wide range of plastic products.
Ceramics IndustryModifies glaze properties and helps control firing characteristics in ceramic products.

Zinc Oxide (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Zinc Oxide (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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