Proprietary Grade: NDEVSOAP™ LI12
Lithium 12-Hydroxystearate is primarily used as a thickener / lubricating soap for lithium-based greases. It provides good mechanical stability, water resistance and high-temperature performance and is used in automotive, industrial, bearing and general-purpose lubricating grease formulations.
Tested and certified in our laboratory according to official AOCS, ISO, ASTM, BP, USP, and EP compendial methods.
| Sr. No. | Test Parameter | Guaranteed Specification Limit | Standard Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White to Off-White Fine Powder / Flakes | Visual |
| 2 | Lithium Content, % | 2.0 – 3.0 | ICP-OES / AAS |
| 3 | 12-Hydroxystearic Acid Content, % | 85.0 Min | GC / GLC |
| 4 | Precursor Fatty Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 175 – 190 | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g | 145 – 165 | AOCS Cd 13-60 |
| 6 | Melting Point, °C | 210 Min (Decomposition) | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 7 | Moisture, % | 1.0 Max | ASTM E203 |
| 8 | Free Fatty Acids, % | 2.0 Max | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| 9 | Ash, % | 10.0 Max | ASTM D482 |
| 10 | Water-Insoluble Matter, % | 1.0 Max | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 11 | Free Alkali, % | 0.5 Max | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 12 | Particle Size, Passing Through 100 Mesh, % | 95 Min | Sieve Test |
| 13 | Penetration of Grease Prepared from Product, 0.1 mm | As per Grade / Customer Requirement | ASTM D217 |
