LINPAR 18-20 is a high purity, linear, odorless, saturated hydrocarbon mixture in the C18-C20 carbon range with low sulfur and aromatic content. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Eicosane, Nonadecane, Octadecane, n-Heptadecane

Functions: Lubricant

End Uses: Chloro Paraffins

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LINPAR 18-20 is used in a wide array of applications, among which: lubricants, and PCM (phase change material).
  • LINPAR 18-20 is used as raw material for production of linear olefins, chloro-paraffins.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total n-paraffins Contentsmin. 98% massUOP 495
Carbon Distribution - C 16 and lightermax. 1% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 1720-10% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 1845-70% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 1915-27% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 20max. 10% massRCM 1106
Carbon Distribution - C 21 and heaviermax. 4% massRCM 1106
Molecular Weight (Average)254-262g/molRCM 1106
Density at 15°C789kg/m3ASTM D4052, ASTM D7044
Viscosity at 40°C4.09cStASTM D7042
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Bromine Indexmax. 50mg Br2/100gASTM 1492
Sulfur Contentmax. 1mg/kgRCM 5202
Aromatics Contentmax. 0.05% massUOP 495
Pour Pointmax. 30°CASTM D97
Flash Point154°CASTM D93
Congealing Pointmax. 30°CASTM D938

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

LINPAR 18-20 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
9 months
Storage and Handling
  • LINPAR 18-20 is a white solid at room temperature.
  • LINPAR 18-20 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.