LORODAC 4-24 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1214 and ethylene oxide (about 4 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

INCI Name: Laureth-4

CAS Number: 68439-50-9

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

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Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68439-50-9
EC No.
500-213-3

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

LORODAC 4-24 is mainly used as a co-emulsifier agent for W/O or O/W emulsions in combination with anionic or non-ionic surfactants with high HLB value.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cloudy liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (10% in BDG at 25%)64-6 6°CRCM 3646
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Polyethylene Glycols Contentmax. 3% massMPL 2002.0
Viscosity at 40°C18cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Density at 40°C930kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Pour Point10°C
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Ethylene Oxide Content47%w/wCalculated
Colormax. 30APHAMPL 1002.0
Viscosity at 25°C32cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Molecular Weight378g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number148mg KOH/gEN 13926
HLB9.4-Calculated
Density at 25°C940kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Middle East
Packaging Information

LORODAC 4-24 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage And Handling
  • LORODAC 4-24 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.
  • LORODAC 4-24 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature about 40°C.
  • LORODAC 4-24 becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than 10°C.
  • At room temperature LORODAC 4-24 is not water soluble.
  • Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.