Aluminum palmitate

Agent Name
Aluminum palmitate
CAS Number
555-35-1
Formula
C16-H32-O2.1/3Al
Major Category
Metals
Aluminum palmitate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, aluminum salt; Palmitic acid, aluminum salt; Aluminium tripalmitate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White to yellow solid; [Merck Index] Light silvery-white odorless solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for waterproofing (leather, paper, and textiles) and thickening (paints and inks); Also used as a food additive and to make high-gloss leather and paper, varnishes, and plastics lubricants; [Hawley] Used as a thickener for petroleum and lubricants; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Aluminum."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, respirable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
MAK
4 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction), 1.5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)
Explanatory Notes
TLV, PEL, and MAK values for aluminum metal and insoluble compounds;

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent