Lithium 12-hydroxystearate
Agent Name
Lithium 12-hydroxystearate
CAS Number
7620-77-1
Formula
C18-H36-O3.Li
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, lithium salt (1:1); Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monolithium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lubricants
Description
Off-white powder with a mild odor; [Redox Chemicals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a grease thickener; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions]
Comments
Members of the lubricating grease thickeners (fatty acids, lithium and calcium salts) category, similar compounds, and greases containing thickeners from this category demonstrate no skin or eye irritation, no skin sensitization, and no acute oral or dermal toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions] May cause mechanical eye irritation; [Redox Chemicals MSDS] See "Lithium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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