| Agent Name | Potassium ricinoleate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7492-30-0 |
| Formula | C18-H34-O3.K |
| Major Category | Other Uses |
| Synonyms | 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, monopotassium salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt, (R-(Z))-; Ricinoleic acid, monopotassium salt; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Emulsifiers/Surfactants |
| Description | White solid; [Hawley] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as an emulsifying agent, algicide, and to control off-flavors in fish; No longer registered with the EPA for use as pesticide in the US; [HSDB] |
| Comments | Emergency treatment: "Laxatives- stimulants"; [HSDB] |
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Agent Name
Potassium ricinoleate
CAS Number
7492-30-0
Formula
C18-H34-O3.K
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, monopotassium salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt, (R-(Z))-; Ricinoleic acid, monopotassium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as an emulsifying agent, algicide, and to control off-flavors in fish; No longer registered with the EPA for use as pesticide in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Laxatives- stimulants"; [HSDB]
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Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
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