ISOFOL Alcohols and their derivatives are used as raw materials and intermediates in many application areas including:

• Lubricants – converted to esters having improved hydrolytic stability and lower pour points than linear counterparts.
• Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals – an odorless ingredient of creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Personal Care – sulfate derivative gives low foaming cleansing.

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  

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

• Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
• Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

• The product is flammable but not readily ignited.
• Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Fire-fighting class

• B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

• 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data 

• Stable under normal conditions.