ALFOL 1620 Alcohol is a blend of high purity petrochemical-based Alcohols. ALFOL 1620 Alcohol is a white solid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 1620 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 1620 Alcohol are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Hexadecanol, Icosan-1-ol, Stearyl Alcohol

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
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)260g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 95.8wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C14OH & lowermax. 3wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C16OH46.6 – 52.6wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C18OH29.4 – 35.4wt. %—
Homolog Distribution - C20OH12.5 – 16.5wt. %—
Total C22OH & higher Contentmax. 1.7wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.805g/mL—
Viscosity at 70°C (158°F)8.0cSt—
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. 100-APHA
Iodine Numbermax. 3-—
Vapor Density7.4——
Saponification Numbermax. 2mg KOH/g—
Melting Point45 – 54 (113 – 129)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl Number202 – 220mg KOH/g—
Flash Point171 (340)°C (°F)—
Carbonyl Contentmax. 500ppm—
Boiling Point332 – 354 (630 – 670)°C (°F)—
Auto-ignition Temperature277 (530)°C (°F)—
Acid Number1mg KOH/g—

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1620 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1620 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

Density versus Temperature Profile

ALFOL pure cut alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1620 Density versus Temperature Profile - 1

ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ALFOL 1620 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2​​​​​​​

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 - 71 °C (140 - 160 °F)