DOCOSANOIC-D43 ACID Property

Melting point:

80-82 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

306 °C

storage temp. 

Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

DOCOSANOIC-D43 ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Behenic Acid-d43 is the labelled form of Behenic Acid (B119580) which is used in hair conditioners and moisturizers to give their smoothing properties. Behenic Acid is also used in lubricating oils, as solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.