Magnesium oleate is a food additive, anticaking and emulsifying agent. It has also being shown that environmentally friendly multifunctional metal (magnesium) oleate detergent with antioxidation property has good potential for application in synthesizing a variety of substrate detergents.

Zinc stearate is a mild antiseptic and astringent, and it has been used as a local soothing application for inflammatory and irritating skin diseases. Zinc stearate is primarily used in pharmacuetical formulations as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacture at concentrations up to 1.5% w/w. It is a protective agent used in powders and ointments in the treatment of eczema, acne, and other skin diseases. GRAS - Zinc stearate complies with FDA Standard CFR 21 sections 177.2600, 182.8994 and 178.2010.

Zinc oleate is a zinc salt of oleic acid. It is a light tan color powder containing about 8.5-10.5% zinc. Zinc oleate may appear as bloom on the surface of oil or alkyd paints when it is formed by the reaction of oleic acid with zinc white pigment. Zinc oleate is also used as a drier in paints, resins and varnishes. GRAS.