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AL(OH)(C18H35O2)2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Industry
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a white powder which forms a gel with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and which is used as a thickener in paints, inks, and greases, as a water repellent, as a lubricant in plastics and cordage, and in cement production.

OBS

aluminium distearate: a commercial name.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical formula: Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2

Key term(s)
  • aluminum hydroxyde distearate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie des plastiques
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
OBS

distéarate d'aluminium : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria de plásticos
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química : Al(OH)(C18H35O2)2

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