LIAL 125 is primary linear and mono-branched alcohols mixture with alkyl chain length of 12 to 15 carbon atoms. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

INCI Name: C12-15 Alcohols

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C12-15

CAS Number: 63393-82-8

Functions: Binder & Resin, Chemical Intermediate, Co-Emulsifier, Co-Emulsifier, Coupling Agent, Solvent

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Alkyds

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

Synonyms: C12-15 alcohols, C12-15 fatty alcohols

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
63393-82-8
EC No.
264-118-6

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LIAL 125 is used as raw material to produce ethoxylates, ethoxysulphates, sulfates, phosphates, ester and ethers suitable for several application fields.
  • LIAL 125 derivatives is the base to manufacture liquid and powder detergents, shampoos, bath foams, textile & leather auxiliaries (wetting, degreasing, scouring agents), plasticizers, binders for paint and coating and lubricant additives.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbonyl Numbermax. 0.25mg KOH/gISO 1279
Diols Contentmax. 1ppmRCM 1402
Carbon Distribution - C 11max. 0.5% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 1219-25% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 1328-34% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 1427-33% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 1515-21% massRCM 1101
Carbon Distribution - C 16 and heaviermax. 1.5% massRCM 1101
Molecular Weight (Average)204-209g/molRCM 1101
Linear Alcohols Content43% massRCM 1101
Distillation - Initial Boiling Point261°CASTM D 86, ISO 3405
Distillation - Final Boiling Point298°CASTM D 86, ISO 3405
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 10—APHA
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mgKOH/g—
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Bromine Indexmax. 50mg Br2/100gASTM 1492
Pour Point6°CASTM D 5950, ASTM D 97
Hydroxyl Number270-276mg KOH/gRCM 1101
Hydrocarbons Contentmax. 0.15% massRCM 1101
Density at 20°C836kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D 4052
Cloud Point12°CASTM D 5771

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

LIAL alcohols density vs temperature.

Sasol LIAL 125  LIAL alcohols density vs temperature.

LIAL alcohols viscosity vs temparture

Sasol LIAL 125 LIAL alcohols viscosity vs temparture

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Packaging Information

LIAL 125 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage and Handling
  • It is recommended to keep LIAL 125 in a cool and well ventilated place. LIAL 125 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks or steel lined with epoxy-phenolic resins.
  • Avoid materials as aluminum, copper and copper alloys.
  • It is suggested to store the product at temperature between 25°C and 40°C. It is preferable to avoid h eating above 50°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena. T
  • Prevent oxidation during prolonged storage, it is recommended to blanket the product with nitrogen. Shelf-life is 12 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.