Sebacic acid, also known as SBA, is a castor oil derivative which finds many industrial uses. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants and metalworking fluids by forming a thin coating on the metal which restricts access by corrosive ions. Sebacic acid is used in the production of Nylon 6-10 and is a common carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of plasticizers. It also finds uses in hydraulic fluids, cosmetics and candles. Lithium hydroxystearate complex greases use dicarboxylic acids, such as sebacic acid, for unusual performance parameters. Producers of SBA include China, the world’s largest, India and the United States.