ISOFOL 20
ISOFOL 20 Alcohol is a primary, saturated alcohol with defined branching of the carbon chain. It can be chemically described as 2-octyl-1-dodecanol and is also referred to as C20 Guerbet alcohol. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
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CAS No.
5333-42-6
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Bath & Shower Applications
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Recommended Uses & Known Applications
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.
Properties
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Iodine Number | max. 0.5 | mg I/100mg | 600-39 |
| Color | max. 10 | - | EN ISO 6271 |
| Water content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | DIN 51777 |
| Hydroxyl number | 184 – 190 | mg KOH/g | 600-30 |
| iC 20 OH | min. 97 | wt% | 600-12a |
| Flash point | approx. 180 | °C | ISO 2592 |
| Molecular Weight | approx. 298 | g/mol | 600-19 |
| Acid number | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | 600-31 |
| Ester value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | 600-33 |
| Iodine value | max. 0.5 | mg I/100mg | 600-39 |
| Density at 20 °C | 0.837 - 0.841 | g/ml | DIN 51757 |
| Boiling Point | approx. 324 | °C | 600-21 |
| Refractive index | approx. 1.455 | nD20 | DIN 51423 |
| Saponification value | max. 0.55 | mg KOH/g | 600-32 |
Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting range | -1 - 1 | °C | 600-27 |
| Viscosity (20°C) | approx. 60 | mPas | 600-25 |
Physical Form
Liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Color
Colorless
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
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
Oxidative stability of ISOFOL 20 vs oleyl alcohol – Rancimat method
ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature
ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature
Packaging & Availability
Regional Availability
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Shelf Life
48 months
Storage And Handling
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.
Documents (15)
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Technical Data Sheet
Products: ISOFOL 20
Technical Data Sheet
Products: ISOFOL 20
Brochure
Products: ISOFOL 12, ISOFOL 18 E ALCOHOL, ISOFOL 20, ISOFOL 24, ISOFOL 18T, ISOFOL 16, ISOFOL 28
Brochure
Products: ISOFOL 20, ISOFOL 24, ISOFOL 2426S, ISOFOL 16, ISOFOL Ester 4693
Brochure
Products: ISOFOL 12, ISOFOL 18 E ALCOHOL, ISOFOL 20, ISOFOL 24, ISOFOL 2426S, ISOFOL 32, ISOFOL 18T, ISOFOL 16, ISOFOL 28
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