Zinc Undecylenate
Zinc Undecylenate (NDEVSOAP™ ZNU) is a fine white zinc carboxylate powder under technical development for personal-care formulations and industrial uses, from our facility in Deodar, Gujarat.
Key Technical Facts
| Physical Form | Solid (Fine White Powder) |
|---|---|
| Key Specifications | Target values shared on request during development qualification. |
| Primary Applications | Personal-Care Formulations (Target) · Industrial Uses (Target) |
Target specification
Target specification parameters; provisional values shared on request.
| SR NO | TEST PARAMETER | TARGET VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Target value shared on request |
| 2 | Zinc Content, % | Target value shared on request |
| 3 | Assay (as Zinc Undecylenate), % | Target value shared on request |
| 4 | Identification (Zinc & Undecylenate) | Target value shared on request |
| 5 | Free Undecylenic Acid, % | Target value shared on request |
| 6 | Degree of Unsaturation / Iodine Value, g I₂/100g | Target value shared on request |
| 7 | Loss on Drying, % | Target value shared on request |
| 8 | Melting Range, °C | Target value shared on request |
| 9 | Alkali & Alkaline Earth Metals, % | Target value shared on request |
| 10 | Heavy Metals (as Pb), ppm | Target value shared on request |
| 11 | Arsenic (As), ppm | Target value shared on request |
| 12 | Particle Size, Passing Through 100 Mesh, % | Target value shared on request |
Target Applications
Planned industrial and synthesis uses for Zinc Undecylenate currently under commercial development.
Personal-Care Formulations (Target)
Target mineral ingredient for body powders, deodorants, and personal-care formulations upon commercialization (under development).
Learn more →Industrial Uses (Target)
Target additive for specialty polymer and lubricant applications (under development).
Learn more →Target Packaging
Packaging will be confirmed when commercial supply starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is zinc undecylenate synthesized from castor oil derivatives?
Zinc undecylenate is produced by reacting undecylenic acid—obtained from pyrolysis of castor oil—with zinc oxide or zinc salts under controlled reaction conditions (under development).
What physical form and properties characterize technical zinc undecylenate?
It is a fine white to off-white powder with high thermal stability, water insolubility, and lubricating characteristics.
What development milestones apply to zinc undecylenate?
Pilot synthesis and analytical profiling are underway. Formulators can submit technical requirements and request provisional data.
Related Castor Products & Derivatives
Other castor oil grades and derivatives from the Nagdev range.
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