Description / Abstract:
Cetyl alcohol, also called hexadecanol, is a white, crystalline,
odorless, and noncorrosive and is compatible with fats, fatty
acids, waxes, and petroleum oils. It is soluble in light petroleum
base solvents and water. Cetyl alcohol is a nontoxic,
nonirritating, and otherwise innocuous material; however, when
dissolved in a petroleum base solvent, care should be taken in
handling and storage because of the relatively low flash point of
the dissolved mixture, attributed to the petroleum base solvent. It
is intended for use as a lubricating coating to promote the
installation of fasteners as follows:
a. Types I and III:
1. Grade A: Collars, nuts, and washers.
2. Grade B: Pins, bolts, externally threaded parts, and
noninterference fit fasteners.
3. Grade C: Interference fit fasteners, internally threaded
parts, and parts requiring heavy lubricant coating.