TRC 1299

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fatty Acids

Chemical Name

Lauric Acid

CAS No.

143-07-7

EC No.

205-582-1

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Blends & Other Surfactants

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care,

Laundry & Fabric Care

Home Care Applications

Bar Soaps

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Transmittance at 440/550Nm	min. 90/98	%	AOCS Td 2a-64
Acid Value	277-281	—	AOCS Da 14-48
C10 and Lower Content	max. 1	%	AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
C12 Content	min. 98.5	%	AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
C14 Content	max. 1.5	%	AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
Color (Gardner)	max. 1	—	AOCS Td 1a-64
Color (Lovibond Red)	0.3R	—	AOCS Cc 13b-45
Color (Lovibond Yellow)	3Y	—	AOCS Cc 13b-45
Iodine Value	max. 0.2	—	AOCS Tg 1a-64
Moisture Content	max. 0.2	%	AOCS Ca 2e-84
Saponification Value	279-283	—	AOCS Cd 3-25
Color	max. 1	Gardner	AOCS Td 1a-64
Color (Lovibond Red)	0.3R	-	AOCS Cc 13b-45
Color (Lovibond Yellow)	3Y	-	AOCS Cc 13b-45

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Handling

• Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Since empty containers contain product residue, follow all hazard warnings and precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.

Storage

• Keep away from possible contact with incompatible substances.
• Store in acid resistant vessels such as stainless steel, aluminum, or steel coated with resin lining such as Lithcote LC-19 or Kanigen.
• Do not store near sources of ignition.