Brands in Intermediates

Basonat® polyisocyanates are crosslinkers for two-component Polyurethane coatings for the automotive and industrial coatings industry. Basonat® harderners have an influence on the curing time of the systems.

POLYSORB® PA is a high purity grade of isosorbide grade under pellets form (POLYSORB® PA). It offers valuable solutions to performance materials markets: polyesters, composites and coatings, polyurethanes, etc.

Sasol Chemicals' ISOFOL Alcohols are primary, saturated alcohols with defined branching of the carbon chain. Such alcohols are chemically described as 2-alkyl-1-alkanols and also referred to as Guerbet alcohols. ISOFOL Alcohols are high purity alcohols which offer excellent oxidative and color stability. They are available with even carbon chain lengths of 12 to 28. Additionally, the twin 100% linear alkyl branches of the ISOFOL Alcohols give a lower viscosity and better biodegradability than dimer alcohols derived from oxoalcohols. The unique chemical structure of the ISOFOL Alcohols also provides good solubility and solvency. The various derivatives synthesized from ISOFOL Alcohols maintain many of the beneficial properties of the parent alcohol.

ALFOL® is a blend of high purity petrochemical-based linear primary alcohols. They are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil.

NOVEL Ethoxylates, nonionic surfactants, can be used in a variety of household and industrial cleaning applications. These unique surfactants will maximize your cleaning formulations with its fast cleaning kinetics and high performance characteristics. This product range is characterized by the following useful properties: high detergency and surface activity, good hard water stability, synergistic effects with other surfactants, favorable environmental characteristics, favorable emulsifying power, chemical stability over a wide pH range and user friendly viscosity and storage behavior. These characteristics make these products an ideal raw material building block for washing powder, detergent tablets, liquid detergents, detergency boosters, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaners, floor cleaners, dishwashing detergents, vehicle cleaners and other defoamer and emulsifier applications.

ISOCARB acids are derived from Sasol’s proprietary Guerbet alcohols, available with even numbered carbon chain lengths of 12, 16, 24 and 32. ISOCARB acids comprise excellent corrosion inhibitor for the metalworking fluids. They also improve the formulation stability for metalworking fluids, both for semi-synthetic and fully synthetic and may be neutralized to the salt using widely available amines.

The SILRES® brand comprises a wide range of silicones for coatings, paints and construction applications. The portfolio has been developed and continuously improved since the 1950's when the first silicone resins for building protection originated in WACKER laboratories. It features not only time-tested and innovative products, but also tailored solutions for a host of applications, climates and substrates. And it is supported by a range of extensive services available from our technical centers worldwide which provide further customization and customer-specific options.

LIPOXOL, polyethylene glycol (PEGs), are essential auxiliaries in numerous application fields like household products and also serve as intermediates for the manufacture of emulsifiers. LIPOXOL grades provide a unique property profile, combining high water solubility, lubricity and low toxicity with excellent solvent properties. Our LIPOXOL products have various functions in various industries including acting as a solvent in cleaners and a binder in detergents and tablets.

PARAFOL single cut paraffin are an alternative choice when looking for-non polar solvents, oils or wax additives. PARAFOL single cut paraffin are high purity, linear paraffin from renewable resources and are environmentally friendly options for oils, wax additives, emollients, and silicone.

Casathane series comprises thermoplastic polyurethane resins designed for use in flexographic or gravure printing inks for application to flexible packaging substrates.

Biosuccinium®, a pioneering bio-succinic acid tailored for renewable industry applications. This crystalline white powder acts as a flexible ingredient and intermediary in bio-based polymers, resins, and beyond. Unleash the potential of bio-based succinic acid to fuel sustainable advancements. Due to its fine particle size, this product is liable to become compacted.

Naxol® cyclohexanol is a versatile solvent and intermediate suitable for use in and/or production of agricultural and CASE products, rubbers, plasticizers, solvents, and fragrance compounds. Ideal for applications sensitive to oxygen or peroxide, it also offers a low toxicity profile and is produced to low moisture standards. For extra freeze protection at temperatures as low as -5ºC (23ºF), it is available as Naxol® W.