2-Ethylhexanoate rare earth
Synonyms
Rare earth metals, 2-ethylhexanoate;
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, rare earth metals;
2-Ethylhexanoic acid, rare earth metals;
2-Ethylcaproic acid, rare earth metals;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Carboxylate
>> Chain Carboxylate
>>> Alkyl Carboxylate
>>>> Branched Alkyl Carboxylate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: N/A
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Basic ingredient:
Properties
Appearance (1), solid; (2), pale yellow liquid.
Solubility insoluble in water. soluble in ethyl ether, benzene.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid (or liquid) form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, antibacterial, preservative, solubilizing abilities.
Note (1), Main ingredient: Cerium 2-ethylhexanoate.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
|
Solid |
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
50.0 - 80.0 |
|
Rare earth, %, ≥ |
|
4.0 - 12.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
(2), Rare earth
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid (or Liquid) |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb, except Rare earth), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
2, Coatings
Drier in paint. Alternative to rare earth naphthenate.
Mainly used in air-drying paint, such as alkyd varnish, enamel and so on.
Especially suitable for light-colored paint.
Alternative to manganese isooctanate, lead isooctanate, zinc isooctanoate, calcium isooctanate in drier of paints.
Usually, used in combination with cobalt isooctanoate, can improve the adhesion and water resistance of paint film.
3, Biotech industry
Growth-promoting agent in biotech industry.
Manufacturers
Update: 20131102(1); 20180316(2);