A hydroxy fatty acid derived from castor oil, used as a rheology modifier, gellant, and grease thickener, and as a structuring agent in coatings, lubricants, and cosmetic sticks.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C18H36O3
- Grades
- technicalflakescosmetic
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg fibre drum · 500 kg big bag · bulk · 1000 kg big bag
- Synonyms
- 12-hydroxystearic acid · 12-HSA · 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid · hydrogenated castor acid · 106-14-9 · R-12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid · 12-hydroxy stearic acid
- Appearance
- White to pale yellow waxy solid flakes
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.