Sodium oleate
Agent Name
Sodium oleate
CAS Number
143-19-1
Formula
C18-H34-O2.Na
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid, sodium salt; Osteum; Sodium 9-octadecenoate; 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, sodium salt; Eunatrol; Olate flakes; Oleic acid, sodium salt; Sodium 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Light tan solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in ore flotation, waterproofing textiles, metal polishes, polymer curing, and veterinary medicine; Used as emulsifier for oil/water systems and in the polymerization of butadiene; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB];
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.8E-13 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: