LINPAR 10 is a high purity, linear, odorless, saturated decane single cut with low sulfur and aromatic content. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Decane

CAS Number: 124-18-5

Chemical Family: Alkanes, Mineral Oils

Synonyms: N-Decane

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
124-18-5
EC No.
204-686-4

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LINPAR 10 is used in a wide array of applications: agrochemicals, metal working, aluminum rolling, lubricants, solvents, plasticizer, liquid lamp fuels.
  • LINPAR 10 is used as raw material for production of LAB, chloro-paraffins.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total n-paraffins Contentsmin. 98% massUOP 495
Carbon Distribution - C 9 and lightermax. 2% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 10min. 95% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 11 and heaviermax. 3% massRCM 1106
Molecular Weight (Average)141-143g/molRCM 1106
Density at 15°C729kg/m3ASTM D 7042, ASTM D 4052
Viscosity at 20°C1.4cStASTM D 445
Distillation - Initial Boiling Point170°CASTM D 86
Distillation - Final Boiling Point173°CASTM D 86
Flash Point52°C
Sulfur Contentmax. 1mg/kgRCM 5202
Saybolt Colormin. 30-
Pour Point- 33°CASTM D 97
Bromine Indexmax. 20mg Br2/100gASTM D 6045
Aromatics Contentmax. 0.3% massASTM D 5453

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

LINPAR 10 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
9 months
Storage and Handling
  • LINPAR 10 is classified as flammable liquid, suitable protection devices have to be adopted during product handling (see MSDS).
  • It is a clear liquid at room temperature and it remains pourable up to about –30 °C.
  • LINPAR 10 can be stored in stainless steel containers and tanks in a cold and well ventilated place.
  • Shelf-life is 9 months from CoA issue date for product in its original and sealed packaging.