Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 111-27-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Application Information
ALFOL 6 Alcohol can be used as a high purity feedstock for all of the chemical reactions in which primary alcohols are routinely employed. In addition, ALFOL 6 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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Sweet Pungent
- Appearance
- clear colorless liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Note
Typical properties are listed in the table above. Actual properties will vary from lot to lot.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight (Average) | 102 | g/mol | — |
| Total Alcohol Content | min. 98.5 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution - C4OH & lower | max. 0.5 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution - C6OH | min. 98 | wt. % | — |
| Homolog Distribution - C8OH & higher | max. 1.5 | wt. % | — |
| Density at 40°C (104°F) | 0.805 | g/mL | — |
| Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) | 3.7 | cSt | — |
| Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F) | max. 0.5 | mmHg | — |
| Flammability Upper explosion limit | approx. 8.0 (V) | % | — |
| Flammability Lower explosion limit | approx. 1.2 (V) | % | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | DIN 51777 |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Color | max. 10 | — | APHA |
| Iodine Number | max. 0.2 | mg I₂/100 mg | — |
| Vapor Density | 4.5 | — | — |
| Water Solubility | 0.59 | g/100g | — |
| Saponification Number | max. 0.1 | — | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 544 – 550 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Carbonyl Content | max. 80 | ppm | — |
| Pour Point | -51 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 60 | °C | ASTM D56 |
| Boiling Point | 154 - 156 | °C | — |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 290 - 313 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- ALFOL Pure Cut Alcohol Viscosity vs Temperature
- ALFOL Pure Cut Alcohol Density vs Temperature
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
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
Ambient