ALFOL 1214 Alcohol is a blend of high purity petrochemical-based linear primary Alcohols. ALFOL 1214 Alcohol is a clear colorless liquid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 1214 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 and palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
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Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)199g/mol
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 98wt. %
Homolog Distribution - C8OH & lowermax. 0.5wt. %
Homolog Distribution - C10OHmax. 1.5wt. %
Homolog Distribution - C12OH51 – 57wt. %
Homolog Distribution - C14OH41 – 47wt. %
Homolog Distribution - C16OH & highermax. 1.9wt. %
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.821g/mL
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)13.1cSt
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 5.1 (V)%
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.5 (V)%
Vapor Pressure at 167°C (332.6°F)5.4 - 12.5 mmHg
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.1mgKOH/g600-31
Colormax. 30APHAMPL 1002.0
Vapor Density6 - 7
Saponification Numbermax. 0.7mg KOH/g
Melting Point18 – 25 (66 – 77)°C (°F)
Iodine Numbermax. 0.3mg I2/100 mg
Hydroxyl Number274 – 287mg KOH/g
Flash Point121 – 129 (250 – 265)°C (°F)ASTM D 93
Carbonyl Content45ppm
Boiling Point253 – 292 (488 – 558)°C (°F)
Auto-ignition Temperature275 - 277 (527 - 530)°C (°F)

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1214 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature

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Density versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1214 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

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Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

32 - 66 °C (90 - 150 °F)