LIALET 125-5 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on LIAL 125 and ethylene oxide (about 5 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C12-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated

CAS Number: 106232-83-1

Functions: Chemical Intermediate, Degreaser, Dispersant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
106232-83-1
EC No.
500-294-5

Features & Benefits

HII Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LIALET 125-5 can be used as degreasing agent in leather treatment, as emulsifier for W/O emulsions in agrochemicals and in detergency applications.
  • In metal working field LIALET 125-5 shows good dispersing properties for chip or shaving particles as well as good emulsification behavior regarding to the most common lubricating oils used.
  • In the detergency field LIALET 125-5 is used in HDP formulations due to its high emulsification property at medium-low temperature. It is a low foaming surfactant.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Cloudy Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (10% in BDG at 25%)67-69°CEN 1890
Polyethylene Glycols Contentmax. 3% massMPL 2002.0
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Viscosity at 50°C18cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Density at 50°C950kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
HLB10.4-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content52%w/wCalculated
Pour Point15-10°CASTM D97
Molecular Weight428-449g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number125-131mg KOH/gEN 13926

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information

LIALET 125-5 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling
  • LIALET 125-5 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks. It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 40°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.

  • LIALET 125-5 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous at temperature about 40°C.

  • LIALET 125-5 becomes a solid wax at temperatu re lower than 15°C. At room temperature

  • LIALET 125-5 is not water soluble.

  • Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
  • Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.

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

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data 

  • Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.