ALFOL 10 Alcohol is a high purity, petrochemical-based 1-decanol (also known as decyl alcohol). It is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 10 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to alcohols made from such oleochemical sources such as palm oil, coconut oil, and kernel oil.
INCI Name: Decyl Alcohol
Chemical Name: 1-Decanol
Function: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent, Leveling Agent, Solvent
CAS Number: 112-30-1
Chemical Family: Alcohols
Synonyms: Capric Alcohol , Caprinic Alcohol , Decanol , Decanol-(1) , Decyl Alcohol , Decyl N-Alcohol , N-Decan-1-ol , N-Decanol , N-Decyl Alcohol , Nonylcarbinol
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Recommended Applications
- ALFOL 10 Alcohol can be used as a high purity feedstock for all chemical reactions in which primary alcohols are routinely employed.
- In addition, ALFOL 10 Alcohol can be used directly in numerous personal care and technical formulations.
- Some of Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols meet the FDA specification for use in Direct and Indirect Food Contact Applications.
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Molecular Weight | 158.0 | g/mol | - |
| Total Alcohol Content | min. 99.0 | wt. % | - |
| Homolog Distribution (C₈OH & lower) | max. 1 | wt. % | - |
| Homolog Distribution (C₁₀OH) | min. 98.5 | wt. % | - |
| Homolog Distribution (C₁₂OH & higher) | max. 1 | wt. % | - |
| Carbonyl (as C=O) | max. 100 | ppm | - |
| Acetic Acid Content | max. 0.005 | wt. % | - |
| Density (at 40°C) | 0.82 | g/mL | - |
| Boiling Range | 231 - 234 | °C | - |
| Viscosity (at 40°C) | 8.4 | cSt | - |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) | max. 0.01 | mmHg | - |
| Vapor Density (Air = 1) | 4.5 | - | - |
| Pour Point | 5.0 | °C | - |
| Color | max. 10 | - | APHA |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | - |
| Flash Point | 112.0 | °C | - |
| Hydroxyl Number | 346 - 356 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Iodine Number | max. 0.2 | mg I2/100 mg | - |
| Saponification Number | max. 0.5 | - | - |
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Safe handling advice
- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
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- 15-54 °C (60-130 °F)
Futher Storage Information
- Small quantities should be stored in sealed bottles, totes and drums at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) or less. Liquid bulk quantities should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent air from entering the tank or container.
- The product should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) for long periods of time to avoid product degradation. Based on our experience, ALFOL 10 Alcohol shows no physical and/or chemical changes for at least 36 months after the manufacturing date when stored under conditions that minimize exposure to air, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- It is recommended to test the alcohol for key specifications every 36 months after the manufacturing date.
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