Sebacic Acid

Uses & Applications

• CASE
  Due to its smoothing and conditioning properties, Jamaican black castor oil is ideal for use in products like cleansers, moisturizers, and ethnic hair care products.
  
• Metalworking Fluids
  Due to its smoothing and conditioning properties, Jamaican black castor oil is ideal for use in products like cleansers, moisturizers, and ethnic hair care products.
• Lubricants and Greases
  The fatty acids in castor oil give it excellent lubricating properties. You can choose either traditional castor oil or Jamaican black castor oil as a lubricant in metal drawing and other industrial processes.
• Plastics
  Due to its smoothing and conditioning properties, Jamaican black castor oil is ideal for use in products like cleansers, moisturizers, and ethnic hair care products.
• Sebacic Acid Uses and Characteristics
  Acme-Hardesty sebacic acid is refined to a minimum 99.5-percent purity. It has a minimum acid value of 550, a maximum ash content of 0.03 percent and a maximum moisture level of 0.20 percent. Its melting point is between 131.0 and 134.5°C. Some of the principal uses of sebacic acid include acting as an intermediate in nylon, synthetic resins and other plastics. Its anti-corrosive properties make it a useful addition to metalworking fluids and antifreezes. It is also an additive and thickener for grease and lubricants, as well as an intermediate in paints and other coatings.