Magnesium 12-hydroxystearate - Names and Identifiers
Magnesium 12-hydroxystearate - Physico-chemical Properties
Magnesium 12-hydroxystearate - Introduction
Magnesium 12-hydroxystearate is an organic compound with the formula Mg(OH)2(CH3(CH2)10CH2COO)2 or simply Mg(OH)2-12-HSA. It is a white powdery solid.
Magnesium 12-hydroxystearate has the following properties:
1. good thermal stability, stable existence at high temperature;
2. has good hydrolysis resistance;
3. has excellent lubricity;
4. Strong stability to light, heat and oxygen.
12-hydroxy magnesium stearate is mainly used as follows:
1. As a cast and extruded recycled material, it can be used for various plastic products in the plastics industry;
2. Used as a lubricant, can be added to grease, paint and ink to improve its lubrication performance;
3. As a component of fire retardant, it can be added to the polymer to improve its flame retardant performance;
4. In the field of medicine, it can be used as an auxiliary agent, such as the preparation of tablets, ointments and oral solutions.
The preparation method of 12-hydroxy magnesium stearate generally includes the following steps:
1. esterifying stearic acid with a hard fatty alcohol to obtain a hard fatty ester of stearic acid;
2. reacting stearic acid hard fatty ester with magnesium hydroxide to generate 12-hydroxy magnesium stearate.
Regarding safety information, magnesium 12-hydroxystearate is non-toxic and harmless, and no special protective measures are generally required during use. However, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with skin and eyes during use. If you accidentally touch, you should immediately rinse with water and seek medical help. Contact with organics and strong oxidants should be avoided during storage and handling.
Last Update:2024-04-09 20:02:46