ALFONIC 1216CO-12 Ethoxylate

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Sasol Chemicals ALFONIC 1216CO-12 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic based on a linear primary alcohol formulated to simulate that derived from coconut oil. ALFONIC 1216CO-12 Ethoxylate is semi-solid at room temperature, essentially 100% active and has the following structural formula: CH3(CH2)x(OCH2CH2)12OH where 'x' varies between 11 and 15. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

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

CAS Number: 68002-97-1

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

HLB Value: 14.6 - 14.6

pH: 6.0 - 8.0

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
CAS No.
68002-97-1
EC No.
500-182-6

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • The high degree of ethoxylation makes this product soluble in many polar solvents including water, ethanol, isopropanol and glycol ethers.
  • The narrow range, or “peaked,” version ethoxylates made using Sasol North America Inc.’s.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • ALFONIC® 1216CO-12 Ethoxylate has been proven to be the surfactant of choice for effective and efficient soil removal.
  • This product is often one of the main surfactants in liquid detergents, hardsurface cleaners, and other industrial cleanser formulations.
  • Additionally, ALFONIC® 1216CO-12 Ethoxylate can be used as a cost effective wetting agent, degreaser, and emulsifier.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Sweet Pungent
Miscible In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)726g/mol
EO Content (Average)73wt. %
Free EOmax. 1ppm
Glycol Contentmax. 2wt. %
Density at 40°C (104°F)1.008g/mL
Cloud Point (1% in salt water)72 (161)°C (°F)
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)45.5cSt
pH (5% in IPA/water)6 – 8
HLB (Calculated)14.6
Wettability on Cottonmin. 300sec
Contact Angle on PTFE (Average)63.88
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Water Contentmax. 0.3wt. %DIN 51777
Free Alcoholmax. 1wt. %
Surface Tension31.7mN/m
Melting Point26 – 28 (79 – 82)°C (°F)
Hydroxyl Number72 – 82mg KOH/g
Flash Pointmin. 260 (500)°C (°F)
Critical Micelle Concentration33.98mg/L

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

40 - 50 °C (100 - 120 °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

Mix thoroughly before use. 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