Description
Lauric Acid is an organic acid/fatty acid used as a functional intermediate in surfactants, esters, and formulation control to tune performance and processing.
Uses
Soaps/surfactants; cosmetics; lubricants; intermediates.
Benefits
Good foaming/cleansing in soaps; biodegradable.
Safety, Compliance & Notes
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.15W/m·K. |
| Electrical Conductivity | 1.00E-10S/cm |
| Heat of Formation | -850kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | – |
| Structure | |
| CAS Number | 0143-07-07 |
| EINECS Number | 205-582-1 |
| Storage & Packaging | Store cool and dry; protect from moisture; for fatty acids, warm storage may be required to maintain fluidity; use lined drums/bags as applicable. (Applicable to Lauric Acid handling.) |
| Product Stewardship | Apply product stewardship: risk assessment, proper labeling, transport compliance, and customer communication via SDS/COA; avoid environmental release. (For Lauric Acid.) |
| Note | Note: For Lauric Acid, confirm grade, inhibitor content (if any), and purity/spec limits with the supplier COA before formulation. |
| Notice | NOTICE: Information is provided for guidance only and does not replace the manufacturer’s SDS/TDS; user must evaluate suitability for the intended process and comply with regulations. (For Lauric Acid.) |
