Oleic Acid
Product Overview:
CAS #: 112-80-1
Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid used across chemical manufacturing, leather and textile, metal finishing, and coatings applications. It is commonly employed in the manufacture of soaps and surfactants, where its long fatty acid chain provides effective cleaning and emulsifying properties. Additionally, it serves as a component in metalworking fluids and lubricants, reducing friction and wear during machining operations. Oleic acid is also utilized in leather and textile processing as a softening and finishing agent that improves hand feel and flexibility. Furthermore, it finds applications in coatings formulations to improve flexibility, gloss, and drying characteristics.
Relevant identified uses: Chemicals for various applications
Documentation:
Technical Information:
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Iodine Value
90.0 – 110.0 gI2 /100g
Acid Value
195.0 – 205.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value
196.0 – 207.0 Mg KOH/g
Color
≤ 300 Lovibond Hazen
Freezing Point
≤ 10 oC
Fatty Acid Content
C18 or under C18
≤ 15.0 %
C18-1
≥ 70.0 %
C18-2
≤ 22.0 %
Others
≤ 5.0 %
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