Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Recommended Applications
ALFOL 20+ Alcohol can be used in a wide array of applications including:
- Lubricants for plastics, textiles and metals
- Ethoxylation and sulfation to prepare emulsifiers and biodegradable surfactants
- Defoamers for paper, latex and other aqueous slurries
- Esters for plastic lubricants and lubricant additives
- Synthetic waxes and binders
- Water evaporation control
- Chemical intermediate for other derivatives
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Slight sweet odor
- Appearance
- Off white solid, Waxy off-white solid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Molecular Weight | 323.0 | g/mol | — |
| Total Alcohol Content | min. 80 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution (C₁₈OH & lower) | max. 8 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution (C₂₀OH) | 30 - 55 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution (C₂₂OH) | 15 - 35 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution (C₂₄OH) | 5 - 22 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution (C₂₆OH & higher) | max. 20 | wt. % | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 140 - 175 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Acid Number | max. 0.1 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Iodine Number | max. 25 | mg I2/100 mg | — |
| Color | max. 1400 | — | Klett |
| Density (at 70°C) | 0.81 | g/mL | — |
| Melting Range | 45 - 54 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (at 70°C) | 11.6 | cSt | — |
| Boiling Point | 343.0 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 199.0 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Grade
Technical Details & Test Data
- Viscosity versus Temperature Profile
ALFOL blended alcohol viscosity vs temperature
- Density versus Temperature Profile
ALFOL blended alcohol density vs temperature
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 Months
- Storage and Handling
Safe handling advice
Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations
Storage/Transport pressure
Ambient
Load/Unload temperature
- 66 - 82 °C
- 150 - 180 °F
Further 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 20+ 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.