12-Hydroxystearic acid Cas 106-14-9

Primarily used as a core thickening agent for lithium-based greases, it facilitates the production of general-purpose lithium greases and extreme-pressure complex lithium greases. These products offer high-temperature resistance, water resistance, and oil resistance, making them suitable for applications such as automotive bearings, gears in construction machinery, and rust-preventive lubrication for metalworking.
In the cosmetics industry, it serves as a gelling and structuring agent for products like lipsticks, lip balms, antiperspirant sticks, and various cosmetic creams, enhancing the structural integrity and stability of the formulations.
In the plastics and rubber industries, it functions as a processing lubricant and mold-release agent, improving flow characteristics during extrusion.
In coatings and inks, it acts as a rheology modifier and pigment dispersant. It is also utilized in hot-melt adhesives, polishing waxes, and as a base for pharmaceutical ointments, while serving as an intermediate in the synthesis of various esters, metallic soaps, and non-ionic surfactants.