Disodium Sebacate (DSS) is a castor oil derivative which can be used in cosmetics, detergents, and as a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants. DSS is approved under CFR 21.178.3570 for incidental food contact in greases. DSS has been used to replace sodium nitrites in aluminum greases. Its fine particle size allows it to be added to... Read more »
Sebacic Acid is a castor-derived fatty acid and a precursor to various esters such as dioctyl sebacate, dibutyl sebacate, and dimethyl sebcate. While the price is often tied to the castor crop yield each year, many consumers of Sebacic Acid have become curious about how the chemical is produced from its castor oil feedstock. Although... Read more »
ChemCeed acquired NCeed Enterprises in 2009 when NCeed founder Noreen Cherry retired, and the company is ChemCeed’s selling arm into the lubrication and grease industry. The below industry product perspective report by NCeed founder Noreen Cherry provides insight into castor oil and its derivatives: It has become apparent that customers are curious about castor oil... Read more »
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... Read more »
