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9-Octadecenol

Time: 2019-09-21 18:23:20; Count: 20

9-Octadecenol

Synonyms

9-Octadecen-1-ol;

Category

Non-ionic surfactant

> Alcohol

>> Fatty Alcohol

Chemical Numbering System

CASRN: 593-47-5

EINECS: 209-791-9

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C18H36O

Molecular Weight: 268.48

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), liquid.

Solubility    insoluble in water.

Stability    stable. Easily oxidized.

Risk    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 (Rev.10) label:  

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing, lubricating abilities.

Synthesis

 

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item

Physical and chemical indexes

Liquid

Actives, %, ≥

95.0

Test Methods

(1), Actives

GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods

2, Hazardous substances indexes

Item

Hazardous substances indexes

Liquid

Heavy metals (as Pb), 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.

(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.

Major Uses

1, Typical applications

Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.

Use as lubricant.

Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.

2, Personal care products

Conditioning agent, emollient, solvent, masking agent, viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.

Manufacturers

 

Article

[Terminology] Dispersion system

[Terminology] Vesicle

Pandect of Ester surfactants (1): Definition

[Terminology] Van Der Waals force

[Terminology] Micellar aggregation number

Standard

Test methods of surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

Surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards