ALFOL 810 Alcohol is a blend of high purity, petrochemical-based linear primary Alcohols. ALFOL 810 Alcohol is a clear colorless liquid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 810 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 or palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Decanol, 1-Octanol

INCI Name: Caprylyl Alcohol, Decyl Alcohol

Functions: Intermediate, Pour Point Depressant, Solvent, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Application Information

ALFOL 810 Alcohol can be used in a wide array of applications including:

  • As feedstock for all of the chemical reactions in which primary alcohols are routinely employed.
  • Esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc.
  • Directly in numerous personal care and technical formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)143 – 147g/mol—
Total Alcohol Contentmin. 98.5wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C6OH & lowermax. 1wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C8OH39 – 47wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C10OH51 – 59wt. %—
Homolog Distribution -C12OH & highermax. 1wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.815g/mL—
Viscosity (40 °C)7.0cSt—
Vapor Pressure at 20°Cmax. 0.1mmHg—
Vapor Density (air = 1)4 – 6-—
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g—
Color (APHA)max. 10-—
Iodine Numbermax. 0.1mg I₂/100 mg—
Saponification Numbermax. 0.1——
Water contentmax. 0.1wt. %DIN 51777
Carbonylmax. 100ppm—
Hydroxyl number382 – 392mg KOH/g—
Flash Point88°C—
Boiling Range204 – 238°C—
Melting Point-8 to 0°C—

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

​​​​​​​ALFOL Blended Alcohol Viscosity vs Temperature

Sasol ALFOL 810 Viscosity versus Temperature Profile - 2

ALFOL Blended Alcohol Density vs Temperature

Sasol ALFOL 810 Density versus Temperature Profile - 2

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage and Handling 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.
  • ALFOL 810 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. 
  • Safe Handling Advice: Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
  • Storage/Transport Pressure: Ambient
  • Load/Unload temperature: 10 - 54 °C ( 50 - 130 °F)