Hydroxy Stearic Acid - Retailer

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

12-hsa is chemically 12-hydroxy stearic acid. It is a wax like odorless, tasteless compound. It is supplied as cream colored flakes. physical properties chemical properties molecular weight 300 acid value 175 minmelting point 70 c min iodine value 5 maxsaponification value 180 minhydroxyl value 150 mincolour glc analysis acetyl value 135 max palmitic acid 1 1. 30 %colour astm matches 2. 5 units stearic acid 8 - 11 %colour in 1" 20 yellow, 4 red max oleic acid 0. 1 0. 3 %cell (for direct melt. ) arachidic 0. 20 % maxcolour gardner 5 max 12-keto stearic acid 4 % max12-hydroxy stearic acid 83 - 87 %lubrication: 12-hsa can be used where shipcaswax is used, with better results. It can be used in glycerin free multi-purpose lithium, barium & calcium premium greases, eg. Greases for aircraft and automobiles etc. , providing excellent, resistance to water, oils solvents, crude petroleum etc. , wide temperature range stability and high drop point. cosmetics: 12-hsa may be used for gelling liquid petrolatum to produce brilliance or it may be incorporated into cold creams & vanishing creams to give a jelly-like feeling & a facility for easy liquefying on the skin. paints:12-hsa is reacted with acrylic esters to produce hard, durable thermosetting polymers used in the high quality automotive, industrial appliance and metal decorative finishes. rubbers: 12-hsa functions as an activator and internal lubricant for natural & synthetic rubbers. others: 12-hsa is also useful in polishes, inks & hot melt adhesives and as a saturated hydroxyl ted substitute for stearic acid.