Aluminum Myristate
Synonyms
Aluminum tetradecanoate;
Tetradecanoic acid, aluminum salt;
Myristic acid, aluminum salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN:4040-50-0
EINECS:223-728-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C42H81AlO6
Molecular Weight: 709.07
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white powder.
Solubility insoluble in water. soluble in toluene.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid 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 lubricating, emulsifying, dispersing, anticorrosive, thickening abilities.
Synthesis
Sodium myristate reacts with aluminum sulfate solution, then obtain.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Solid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
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, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Solid |
|
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.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as lubricant.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
2, Household detergents
Use as lubricant.
3, Personal care products
Anticaking agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.
Used in color make-up products, can improve adhesion.
4, Pets
Use as anticaking agent, emulsion stabilizer.
5, Petroleum products
Lubricant, corrosion inhibitor in lubricating oil, lubricating grease.
Thickening agent in oils, for example: lubricating oil.
Manufacturers
Update: 20131102(1); 20180102(2);