LAURIC ACID
Technical Data Sheet
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS:
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Lauric acid (systematically: dodecanoic
acid), a saturated fatty acid, is a white,
powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil
or soap.
Lauric acid is a solid at room temperature
but melts easily in boiling water.
APPLICATIONS:
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PROPERTIES:
Physical state
Melting point
Specific gravity
Solubility in water
NFPA ratings
Stability
Rubber and Latex
Plastics
Greases & Lubricants
Food Additives
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics & Toiletries.
White solid
43-44ºC
0.883
Insoluble
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Stable under ordinary
conditions
STORAGE:
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It is essential to store the product in the original
packing in a cool dry place. Should kept in a cool and
dry place.
SPECIFICATION:
Acid value (mgKOH/g)
Saponification value,
mg KOH/g
Iodine value, gl2/100G
Titre ºC
Colour, Lovibond 5 1/4"
Fatty acid
C10
C12
C14
Others
278 - 282
279 - 283
0.5 Max
42 - 44
0.2R 1.2Y max.
PACKAGING:
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Lauric Acid has a packaging of 25 Kgs.
1 max.
99 min.
1 max.
0,5 max.
502, Western Edge-I, 5th floor, Western Express Highway, Borivali - (East), Mumbai 400 066.India.
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