12 Hydroxy stearic acid

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12-hydroxy stearic acid is one of many castor oil derivatives. Also known as 12-HSA, it is used as a thickener for silicon grease, as a rubber activator/accelerator and in the manufacture of certain personal care products, among other applications. Use our product as a sustainable alternative to other emollients and thickeners.

  • Chemical name:

    12-HYDROXYOCTADECANOIC ACID, 12-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid

  • CAS Number:

    106-14-9

Product Characteristics
Specification
Acid Value 175.0 Min
Saponification Value 180.0 Min
Iodine Value 4.0 Max
Hydroxyl Value 155 Min
Colour Gardner 4 Max
Melting Point 72°C

Application

  • In the manufacture of multipurpose Lithium and Calcium greases.
  • In the manufacture of acrylic polymers.
  • As an internal lubricant for moulding of plastics.
  • Aqueous & non aqueous coatings for automotive, equipment, appliances and architectural applications.
  • As a shrink resistant treatment for wool.
  • As coating liners for the interior of metal food and beverage containers.
  • Aviator and internal lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers.
  • As a theology modifier for Inks.
  • In the manufacture of specialty chemicals such as esters, ethoxylates, sulfates etc. for plasticizers, textile, cosmetics and metal working operations.

Packing

Product available in flakes.
Packing in 25 KG/50 kg HDPE/Paper Bags/500 Kg Big Bags/1000 Kg Big Bags/HDPE Laminated PP bags/Plastic re-inforced paper bags.

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