LORODAC 1-24 is a fatty alcohol polyethylenglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1214 and ethylene oxide (1mole). It is manufactured in Terranova dei Passerini (Lodi, Italy) plant. Used in intermedia industrial use. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Non-Ionics

Applicable Processes: Detergent Manufacturing, Surfactant Manufacturing

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
68439-50-9
EC No.
500-213-3

Applications & Uses

Markets
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LORODAC 1-24 is used as raw material for the production of anionic surfactants, corresponding ethoxysulphates are used for detergent formulations, personal care and I&I application.
  • LORODAC 1-24 can be used as a co-emulsifier for W/O formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cloudy liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Water Content (Karl-Fischer)max. 0.5% weightEN 13267
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
HLB3.7-Calculated
Molecular Weight224-255g/molcalculated
Hydroxyl Number220-250mg KOH/gRCM 3851
Ethylene Oxide Content18%w/wcalculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
Packaging Information

LORODAC 1-24 is generally supplied in drums, details on available packaging can be obtained from sales department.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage and Handling
  • LORODA 1-24 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
  • It is a cloudy liquid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature around 40°C. It is preferable to avoid heating abov e 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to mini mise yellowish phenomena. At room temperature
  • LORODAC 1-24 is not water soluble. Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.