ALFOL® 1618CG ALCOHOL
Sasol Chemicals ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is a high purity, petrochemical-based mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is white in appearance with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL Alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. Solid. Nearly colorless liquid when melted.
| Product No. | 16144692 |
| Supplier | SASOL |
| CAS | 112-72-1, 112-92-5, 36653-82-4, 629-96-9 |
| Synonyms | Linear Primary Alcohol Blend |
| Applications | Fabric Care - Laundry Detergents, Hair Care - Conditioner, Hair Care - Shampoo, Skin Care - Body Care, Skin Care - Facial Care, Skin Care - Hand Care |
| Characteristics | Avg. Molecular Weight: 256 g/mol, Total Alcohol: 96.8 wt. % min., Homolog Distribution: C14OH & lower: 2 max. wt. %, C16OH: 51.5 - 61.5 wt. %, C18OH: 32.3 - 42.3 wt. %, C20OH: 5.8 max. wt. %, Water: 0.1 max. wt. %, Hydroxyl Number: 210 - 223 mg KOH/g, Carbonyl: 180 max. ppm, Iodine Number: 1.5 max. mg 12/100 mg, Saponification Number: 1 max., Color, APHA: 40 max., Density: 0.805 g/mL @ 70°C / 158°F, Flash Point: 162°C (325°F), Melting Range: 43 - 49°C (110 - 120°F), Boiling Range: 331 - 350°C (628 - 662°F), Vapor Pressure: 0.01 max. mmHg @ 20°C, Vapor Density: 7.4 (air=1). Combustible dust. |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Form
Flake
INCI
Cetearyl Alcohol
Appearance
solid
Boiling Point
286 - 339 °C (547 - 642 °F)
Color
white
Density
0.81 g/cm3 @ 59 °C (138 °F)
Flash Point
163 °C (325 °F) Method: ASTM D 93
Lower Explosion Limit
Approximate 0.4 %(V)
Odor
sweet
Partition Coefficient
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Upper Explosion Limit
Approximate 5.0 %(V)
Vapor Pressure
0.1976 mmHg @ 126.85 °C (260.33 °F)
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