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. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. It can be used as is in personal care formulations or as feedstock for various chemical reactions. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

Chemical Name: 1-Hexadecanol, Stearyl Alcohol

Functions: Chemical Intermediate, Co-Emulsifier, Co-Emulsifier, Coupling Agent, Degreaser, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Foaming Agent, Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Solvent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)256g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 96.8wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OH & lowermax. 2wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C16OH51.5 – 61.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C18OH32.3 – 42.3wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C20OHmax. 5.8wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.805g/mL—
Viscosity at 70°C (158°F)7.8 – 8.5cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.01mmHg—
Flammability Upper explosion limitapprox. 5.0 (V)%—
Flammability Lower explosion limitapprox. 0.4 (V)%—
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 40—EN ISO 6271-2
Saponification Numbermax. 1mg KOH/g—
Vapor Density7.4——
Melting Point43 – 49 (110 – 120)°C (°F)—
Iodine Numbermax. 1.5mg I2/100 mg—
Hydroxyl Number210 – 223mg KOH/g—
Flash Point162 (325)°C (°F)ASTM D 93
Carbonyl Contentmax. 180ppm—
Boiling Point331 – 350 (628 – 662)°C (°F)—
Auto-ignition Temperature277 (531)°C (°F)—

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1618 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 1618 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1618 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • North America

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

60 - 77 °C (140 - 170 °F)