12-Hydroxy Stearic acid is mixed fatty acid obtained by hydrolysis of hydrogenated castor oil. It is high melting, brittle, waxy solid at ambient temp. It should be stored away from heat to avoid deterioration. It is insoluble in water and its solubility in many organic solvents is also limited. It is non –toxic, non –Hazardous material.
To manufacture Lithium and Calcium based Greases, Cosmetics, Polishes, Inks, Adhesives, Plasticizer, Activator and Internal Lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers.
| CHARACTERISTICS | RANGE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | OFF WHITE FLAKES | Visual |
| Gardner color | 3 G max | AOCS td1a-64 (97) |
| Melting point | 73- 76 C | AOCS cc 3b-92(93) |
| Iodine value | 4 max | AOCS cd 1-25(97) |
| Acid value | 175Min | AOCS ca 5a-40(97) |
| Saponification value | 180-190 | AOCS cd 3-25(97) |
| Hydroxyl value | 155min | AOCS cd 13-60(97) |
| Moisture volatiles | 0.10% max | AOCSca 2c-25(97) |
| TITRE | 70 DEG C | AOCS cc 3b-92(93) |
| 12 H S A % | 94 % MIN | GLC |
| 12 K S T % | 2 % MAX | GLC |