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AL(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3] [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a fine, white to yellowish-white powder with a faint characteristic odor, derived by mixing solutions of a soluble aluminum salt and sodium stearate, used in paints, inks, greases, waxes, thickening lubricating oils and as a waterproofing, gloss producer, stabilizer for plastics.

OBS

aluminum monostearate: commercial name.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]

Key term(s)
  • aluminium monobasic stearate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie des plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química : Al(OH)2[OOC(CH2)16CH3]

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