ISOFOL 18T alcohol is a primary, saturated alcohol mixture with defned branching of the carbon chain. It can be chemically described as mixture of 2-hexyldecanol, 2-hexyldodecanol, 2-octyldecanol and 2-octyldodecanol and is also referred to as C18 Guerbet alcohol. It is used in personal care. ISOFOL 18 T is an emollient, basic material for the production of emollient esters. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
Function: Intermediate
CAS Number: 70693-04-8
Density: 835.0 - 839.0 kg/m³
Features: Low Viscosity, Good Solubility, High Solvency
End Uses: Oil & Gas Applications, Lubricants Manufacturing, Textiles
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Identification & Functionality
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Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
70693-04-8
ISOFOL 18T Features & Benefits
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Properties
Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Refractive Index (nD20) | approx. 1.452 | - | DIN 51423 |
Carbonyl Number | max. 0.3 | mg KOH/g | ISO 1279 |
Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | DIN 51777 |
Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mgKOH/g | 600-31 |
Iodine Number | max. 0.5 | mg I/100mg | 600-39 |
Color | max. 10 | - | EN ISO 6271 |
Flash Point | approx. 170 | °C | ISO 2592 |
Boiling Point | approx. 290 | °C | 600-21 |
iC 16 OH | 15-20 | wt% | 600-12a |
iC 18 OH | 46-54 | wt% | 600-12a |
iC 20 OH | 27-33 | wt% | 600-12a |
Ester value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | 600-33 |
Density (20°C) | 0.835 - 0.839 | g/ml | DIN 51757 |
Viscosity (20°C) | approx. 50 | mPas | 600-25 |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols
The ISOFOL alcohols C12 to C24 are liquid at ambient temperature, whereas corresponding linear and saturated alcohols are solid. While oleyl alcohol starts to solidify at approx. 10 °C, ISOFOL alcohol of similar chain lengths remains liquid
ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature
The temperature-dependant kinematic viscosity of ISOFOL alcohols is shown in Figure
ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature
Storage & Handling
Shelf Life
48 months
Storage and Handling
Safe handling advice
Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
Storage/Transport pressure
Ambient
Load/Unload temperature
Ambient
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