Sebacic Acid

Sebacic Acid from CanCastor represents a cornerstone in bio-based chemistry, offering a highly versatile and sustainable dicarboxylic acid solution derived primarily from renewable castor oil. Also known as decanedioic acid, this linear C10 dicarboxylic acid is a vital building block for high-performance materials across diverse industries. CanCastor’s commitment to quality ensures a product that delivers an exceptional balance of flexibility, superior chemical and thermal resistance, and consistent performance, positioning it as a key ingredient in advanced polymer systems, high-specification coatings, and premium lubricants. Our Sebacic Acid is manufactured through the precise controlled cleavage and oxidation of castor oil derivatives, guaranteeing a consistent, white crystalline powder or flake form with low odor and inherent thermal stability, designed for seamless integration into industrial processes.

Unlocking Performance with Bio-Based Excellence

At CanCastor, we understand the critical demand for reliable and sustainable raw materials. Our Sebacic Acid is produced to exacting standards, featuring consistent high-purity specifications, minimal moisture content, controlled ash levels, and precise color standards. This meticulous quality control ensures optimal reactivity and predictable results in critical applications such as nylon polymerization, esterification processes, and complex lubricant formulations. By choosing CanCastor’s Sebacic Acid, our partners can confidently enhance their product’s bio-based content, align with green chemistry initiatives, and leverage a renewable plant-based origin to meet evolving market demands for eco-conscious solutions without compromising on technical performance.

Key Applications and Unrivaled Advantages

CanCastor’s Sebacic Acid is an indispensable component in a multitude of high-value applications, delivering specific benefits that elevate end-product performance:

• Polyamides and Engineering Plastics: As a primary monomer for long-chain polyamides like PA 6,10, PA 10,10, and others, Sebacic Acid imparts superior flexibility, significantly reduced moisture absorption, and enhanced low-temperature impact resistance compared to conventional nylons (PA6, PA66). This makes it ideal for demanding engineering components, automotive parts, and high-performance cable ties requiring resilience and durability.

• Plasticizers, Esters, and Protective Coatings: It serves as a crucial raw material for the synthesis of sebacate esters (e.g., dioctyl sebacate – DOS), which are prized as high-performance plasticizers for PVC and flexible plastic applications, offering excellent cold flexibility and low volatility. In alkyd and polyester resins, Sebacic Acid improves film flexibility, boosts weatherability, and enhances chemical resistance, making it invaluable for robust industrial and marine coatings designed for extreme environments.

• Lubricants and Specialty Chemicals: Essential for formulating synthetic esters utilized in advanced aviation turbine oils, high-performance compressor oils, and biodegradable lubricants. Its contribution ensures exceptional thermal stability and outstanding low-temperature fluidity, critical properties for lubricants operating under severe conditions.

CanCastor’s Sebacic Acid offers formulators and manufacturers a strategic advantage: a high-purity, bio-based ingredient that drives innovation, enhances material properties, and supports a more sustainable future.