ALFOL® 16 FLK

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Sasol Chemicals ALFOL 16 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-hexadecanol. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is a white solid with a slight sweet odor. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 16 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil.
Product No. 16150136
Supplier SASOL
CAS 112-72-1, 112-92-5, 36653-82-4
Synonyms 1-Hexadecanol, Flaked Cetyl Alcohol
Applications Hair Care - Conditioner, Hair Care - Hair Oils, Skin Care - Body Care, Skin Care - Facial Care, Skin Care - Hand Care
Characteristics Combustible dust; readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests
Benefits
  • Formulation Benefits - Biodegradable
  • Formulation Benefits - Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
  • Formulation Benefits - Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents

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Product Details

Grade
Technical
Form
Flake
Appearance
solid
Boiling Point
330 - 333 °C (626 - 631 °F)
Color
white
Density
0.813 g/cm3 @ 54 °C (129 °F)
Flash Point
149 °C (300 °F) Method: ASTM D 93
Lower Explosion Limit
Approximate 0.5 %(V)
Odor
sweet
Partition Coefficient
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Solubility in Water
insoluble
Upper Explosion Limit
Approximate 3.0 %(V)
Vapor Pressure
< 0.1 mmHg @ 38 °C (100 °F)

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