KH Neochem Americas Isopalmitic Acid KS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Hexyldecanoic Acid

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Surfactant

Molecular formula

C₁₆H₃₂O₂

CAS No.

25354-97-6

EC No.

246-885-9

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Blends & Other Cleansers

Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Properties

Appearance

Clear

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Boiling Point	311.0	°C	—
Flash Point	174.0	°C	—
Pour Point	-1.0	°C	—
Freezing Point	-3.0	°C	—
Cloud Point	-3.0	°C	—
Viscosity (30°C)	29.0	mPa.s	—
Refractive Index	1.445	—	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	256.43	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 50	—	APHA (ASTM D-1209)
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.865 - 0.889	—	JIS K-2249
Moisture	max. 0.2	Wt%	JIS K 0068
Acid Value	212.8 - 223.6	KOHmg/g	JIS K 1525
Iodine Value	max. 2	l₂ Wt%	JIS K 1525

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health Hazards

Acute toxicty

LD50

Mouse

min. 1g/Kg

Emergency and First Aid Procedure

Inhalation:

• Move them into the fresh air and place them in a posture that facilitates breathing.
• Loosen the patient's clothes and give resuscitation if they are not breathing or breathing very weakly.
• Consult a doctor if the patient is feeling unwell.

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Skin Contact:

• Wash skin immediately.
• If the skin is irritated, there is a rash or the appearance of the skin has changed consult a doctor.
• Take off contaminated clothing and wash them with a large amount of water and soap.

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Eye Contact:

• Wash eyelid and eyeball immediately and thoroughly with clean running water for more than 15 minutes.
• Consult a doctor if irritation persists.

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Ingestion:

• Rinse mouth with water and give water to drink provided the person is conscious.
• Do vomit at once.
• Consult with a doctor immediately for treatment if the patient is feeling unwell.

Extinguishing Media

Powder or foam extinguisher, sprinkler, water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packing

170kg - Iron drum

Storage & Handling

Storage

• Seal container(s) tightly and store in a well-ventilated place.
• Do not allow containers to expose to direct sunlight and store in a cool and dark place.
• Do not store the material with strong acids or solvents nearby.