Barium laurate
Synonyms
Dodecanoic acid, barium salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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>>>> Linear Alkyl Carboxylate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 4696-57-5
EINECS: 225-167-9
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C24H46BaO4; C12H24O2.1/2Ba
Molecular Weight: 535.95
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: toxic; 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 be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, anticorrosive, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
|
Ba, % |
|
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), Ba
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb, except Ba), 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 lubricant, corrosion inhibitor.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Manufacturers
Update: 20180826(1);