12 Hydroxy Stearic Acid
12 Hydroxy Stearic Acid
| Name | Product Identifier | % | Classification (GHS-US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy- | (CAS No) 106-14-9 | 100 | Comb. Dust |
| CHEMICAL NAME | CAS. NO | MIN | MAX |
| C12 + C14 | 143-07-7, 544-64-9 | 0.02 | 0.50 |
| STEARIC ACID + OLEIC ACID | 57-11-4, 112-80-1 | 8 | 12 |
| PALMATIC ACID | 57-10-3 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 12-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | 106-14-9 | 83 | 91 |
| 12-KETOSTEARIC ACID | 925-44-0 | 0.5 | 2 |
| ARACHIDIC C 20 | 506-30-9 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| C 22 BEHENIC | 112-85-6 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| RECOVERY | TOTAL: 100% | ||
12-hydroxy stearic acid (12-HSA) is a chemical compound that is used in a variety of applications, including:
- Thickener: Used to thicken silicon grease
- Personal care products: Used in the manufacturing of some personal care products
- Rubber activator: Used to activate and accelerate rubber
- Cosmetics: Used in cosmetics
- Lubricant: Used as a lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals
- Grease and lubricants: Used in the manufacturing of grease and lubricants
12-HSA is a wax-like, odorless, and tasteless compound that is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, DMSO, and dimethyl formamide. It is produced by hydrogenating ricinoleic acid, which is found in high concentrations in castor oil.
Here are some other properties of 12-HSA:
- It has excellent heat tolerance and water resistance
- It improves heat stability, dropping points, and overall performance
- It can self-assemble to form fibers, ribbons, and tubes in various solvents