zinc stearate some of the main hazards

Zinc stearate : Mixture Zn (C18H35O2) 2 632.2
WARNING ! Dust in the air to form an explosive concentration
Hazard class hazardous .
Health Hazard Class 2 - Moderate ( biological )
Ene hazard class 2 can - Moderate
Reactivity level 1 - mild
Zinc stearate : skin contact, eye contact , chronic exposure , medical history contraindications , excessive inhalation PVC heat stabilizer for profile  of dust can cause coughing and breathing difficulties. Eating large doses can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Cause skin irritation ; prolonged contact may cause skin eczema. Cause eye swelling and pain . Excessive inhalation may cause long-term worsening of the chemical pneumoconiosis, verticillium wilt and pulmonary edema. Persons suffering from skin diseases, respiratory failure or pulmonary disease who avoid exposure to such dust calcium stearate dissolved in toluene , ethanol, benzene and other  Polyethylene wax organic solvents , insoluble in water , slowly heated to 400 ℃, decomposition, combustible , case decomposition of stearic acid and corresponding calcium salt , water absorption, non-toxic. Calcium stearate as PVC stabilizers and lubricants , non-toxic , non- polluting sulfide . Long-term thermal stability.
Calcium stearate uses:
 Calcium stearate heat stabilizer for PVC and a variety of plastics processing lubricant , release agent . In rigid products , and the base of lead salts , lead soap can increase the coagulation of speed. Also used in food packaging, medical equipment and other requirements nontoxic soft iron oxide yellow  film and equipment. Can be made of polyethylene , polypropylene , halogen absorbent to remove residual catalyst and stability of color adverse effects. As a plasticizer in rubber processing , grease thickening agent, textile waterproofing agent , paint flatting agents, plasticizers and other manufacturing plastic album . Also used in pencil manufacturing and pharmaceutical , perfume industry .