ALFONIC 1012-6 Ethoxylate

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Sasol Chemicals ALFONIC 1012-6 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from linear primary ALFOL 1012 Alcohol. ALFONIC 1012-6 Ethoxylate is liquid at room temperature, essentially 100% active and has the following structural formula: CH3(CH2)x(OCH2CH2)6OH where 'x' varies between 9 and 11. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

CAS Number: 68002-97-1

Functions: Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Applicable Processes: Emulsification

Synonyms: C10-16 ethoxylated alcohols, C10-16 ethoxylated alcs., Ethoxylated C10-16 alcohols, Ethoxylated C10-16 alcs.

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
68002-97-1
EC No.
500-182-6

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • It can be used as a high quality biodegradable emulsifier and/or cleaner in a wide variety of household, as well as industrial cleaning products.
  • It can also be used in such industrial applications as textile and leather processing, plastics additives, paints and coatings, pulp and paper processing, metal cleaners, car wash products, agricultural adjuvant, and circuit board cleaners.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)428g/mol
EO Content (Average)62wt. %
Free EOmax. 1ppm
Glycol Contentmax. 5wt. %
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.944g/mL
Cloud Point (1% in water)54 (129)°C (°F)
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)7.4cSt
pH (5% in IPA/water)6 – 8
HLB (Calculated)12.4
Wettability on Cotton25sec
Contact Angle on PTFE (Average)44.41
Flammability Upper explosion limit1.1 (V)%
Flammability Lower explosion limit0.2 (V)%
Vapor Pressure at 38°C (100°F)2mmHg
Viscosity at 22°C (71°F)43.2cSt
Density at 25°C (77°F)0.983g/cm3
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Flash Pointmin. 200 (392)°C (°F)
Melting Point4.4 (40)°C (°F)
Vapor Density14 - 16
Surface Tension27.6mN/m
Hydroxyl Number125 – 135mg KOH/g
Critical Micelle Concentration75.84mg/L
Boiling Point181 - 338 (358 - 640)°C (°F)
Auto-ignition Temperature354 (670)°C (°F)

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

15 - 38 °C (60 - 100 °F)

Storage and handling materials

Suitable: Carbon steel coated with baked phenolic. Any moisture may cause rusting of carbon steel. If product is moisture free, uncoated carbon steel tanks.

Further information on storage conditions

When stored in the liquid form, ethoxylates should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent oxygen or air from entering the tank. Prolonged storage in the presence of air or oxygen may cause product degradation. Oxidation is not expected when stored under a nitrogen atmosphere. Inert gas blanket and breathing system needed to maintain color stability. Use dry inert gas having at least -40°C (-40°F) dew point.