Zinc decanoate has being patented as a feed additive and a feed-use growth promoter. It might be used in pig feed as a substitute for a high dose of zinc oxide; zinc decanoate reduces the use of zinc in animal husbandry and can decrease production costs, while also reducing the toxic side effects of high levels of zinc. Zinc decanoate is used as a drier in paints, dispersing agent, emulsifying agent, lubricant.