| Caprylic Acid | Netchem | Caprylic Acid, also known as octanoic acid, is an eight carbon saturated fatty acid. It has a number of uses in the lubricant field. It is used to manufacture synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids and refrigerant lubricant. Caprylic Acid in metal working...view more Caprylic Acid, also known as octanoic acid, is an eight carbon saturated fatty acid. It has a number of uses in the lubricant field. It is used to manufacture synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids and refrigerant lubricant. Caprylic Acid in metal working fluids isused as solubilizer for mineral oils and acts as a corrosion and rust inhibitor in antifreeze. view less | |
| Dicyclohexylamine | Netchem | Dicyclohexylamine (DCHA) is a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants and cutting fluids. Amines are added to the lubricant and fluid emulsions to act as a pH stabilizer and keep the pH high DHCA has the benefit that it does not form nitrosamines when being use...view more Dicyclohexylamine (DCHA) is a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants and cutting fluids. Amines are added to the lubricant and fluid emulsions to act as a pH stabilizer and keep the pH high DHCA has the benefit that it does not form nitrosamines when being used. view less | |
| Gelycel® | Amtex | Gelycel® is a carboxymethylcellulose product which is available in different grades based on viscosity, degree of substitution, and purity. Carboxymethylcellulose are the most commonly used and versatile hydrocolloids since they supply properties such as ...view more Gelycel® is a carboxymethylcellulose product which is available in different grades based on viscosity, degree of substitution, and purity. Carboxymethylcellulose are the most commonly used and versatile hydrocolloids since they supply properties such as thickening, emulsifying, suspension, water retention, and film formation. It also functions as a crystallization retardant, binding agent, and colloid protector. view less | |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Netchem | Lithium Hydroxide is used to produce lithium stearate, which acts the thickener in grease formulation. Lubricating greases are commonly formulated as mixtures of an oil and a lithium soap. Lithium greases are water resistant, have a very wide working temp...view more Lithium Hydroxide is used to produce lithium stearate, which acts the thickener in grease formulation. Lubricating greases are commonly formulated as mixtures of an oil and a lithium soap. Lithium greases are water resistant, have a very wide working temperature range, adheres well to metal, is non-corrosive, and may be used under heavy loads. view less | |
| Sebacic Acid | Netchem | Sebacic Acid is a diacid thickener in various greases (lithium, calcium, aluminum, etc.) by producing sebacate diesters. Complexation allows the grease to function at a wide range of temperatures. Sebacic Acid, along with its salt disodium sebacate, act a...view more Sebacic Acid is a diacid thickener in various greases (lithium, calcium, aluminum, etc.) by producing sebacate diesters. Complexation allows the grease to function at a wide range of temperatures. Sebacic Acid, along with its salt disodium sebacate, act as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids. view less | |
| Sodium Benzoate | Netchem | Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, and generally prepared by reaction of sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. It is widely used as a natural food and cosmetic preservative. Sodium Benzoate is a useful corrosion inhibitor in engine coolant ...view more Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, and generally prepared by reaction of sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. It is widely used as a natural food and cosmetic preservative. Sodium Benzoate is a useful corrosion inhibitor in engine coolant systems as it protects iron, steel and aluminum. As a corrosion inhibitor, sodium benzoate is also incorporated in water based paints. view less |
