Overview
Butyl oleate (CAS 142-77-8 ) is an ester of oleic acid and butanol used across industrial and personal care markets as a plasticizer, lubricant, and solvent carrier.
Its low volatility and good solvency make it a functional alternative to mineral oil-based carriers in formulation work. In coatings and adhesives, it acts as a plasticizer to improve flexibility.
It helps reduce brittleness in films and sealant formulations. Personal care manufacturers incorporate it into emollient systems, where it functions as a skin-conditioning carrier for actives and pigments.
Textile and leather processors use it as a softening and lubricating agent during fiber treatment and finishing operations. In metalworking, it serves as a base fluid or additive component.
It is frequently utilized in cutting oils and rust-preventive formulations. The material is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid in drum and IBC quantities, with bulk tanker options available.
Technical grade is the standard commercial offering, with purity levels typically at 97% or above. Cosmetic-grade material meeting relevant purity and color specifications is available for personal care.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -26.4 °C |
| Boiling Point | 228 °C @ Press: 15 Torr |
| Density | 0.8704 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C |
| Flash Point | 180°C |
| Appearance | Light-colored, oleaginous liquid; mild odor.Insoluble in water; miscible with alcohol, ether, vegetable and mineral oils. Com- bustible. |
| Color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. mild fatty |
| Form | Oil |
| Refractive Index | 1.4480 |
| Log P | 9.754 (est) |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2916150000 |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 142-77-8
- EC Number
- 205-559-6
- Mol. Weight
- 338.6
- HS Code
- 2916150000
- Category
- Solvents