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NACOL Ether 18

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Sasol Chemicals NACOL ETHERS are biodegradable dialkyl ethers derived from analogous linear alcohols. All products are clear, colorless liquids with a characteristic odor. The specific structure of the ethers provides polarity which yields advantageous solubility and solvent characteristics. Each is compatible in a wide variety of applications, including flow assurance, asphaltene remediation and microemulsion formulations. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Dioctadecyl ether

CAS Number: 6297-03-6

Chemical Family: Ethers

Synonyms: 1-Octadecoxyoctadecane, 1,1′-Oxybis[octadecane], Di-n-octadecyl ether, Distearyl ether, NSC 17520, Octadecyl ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Ethers

Chemical Name

Dioctadecyl ether

CAS No.
6297-03-6
EC No.
228-567-1
Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Ethers

Features & Benefits

Performance Profile

NACOL ETHERS are high-purity, biodegradable ethers derived from analogous linear alcohols. NACOL ETHERS are available with chain lengths between C12 and C36

Liquid NACOL ETHER

  • Ethers based on linear alcohols (C6 to C10)
  • High purity (> 96 %)  
  • Excellent flow and low viscosity properties
  • Fast spreading agents
  • Higher polarity than paraffins
  • Alternative to many silicone additives
  • Good pigment wetting properties
  • Excellent solubility
  • pH stable

Solid NACOL ETHER

  • Ethers based on linear alcohols (C12 to C18)
  • Sharp melting profile
  • High latent heat
  • Hydrophobation
  • Higher polarity than paraffins
  • Tunable hardness
  • Good pigment compatibility
  • pH stable

Figure 2: Water Repellency

Sasol NACOL Ether 18 Performance Profile

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Lubricant Additives,

Lubricants,

Photochemicals,

Plastic Additives,

Textile Treatment Agent

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Slightly yellow after melting
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Distearylether Contentmin. 85wt. %600-80
Density at 80°C0.790 - 0.796g/mlDIN 51757
Viscosity at 80°Capprox. 6.6mPa.s600-25
Acid Numbermax. 1 mg KOH/g—
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Ester Valuemax. 5mg KOH/g600-33
Molecular weightapprox. 522g/mol600-19
Flash Pointapprox. 259°CISO 2592
Melting Pointapprox. 62°C600-27

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

IECSC (China),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea)

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Profile

NACOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol NACOL Ether 18 Viscosity Profile

Density Profile

NACOL alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol NACOL Ether 18 Density Profile

Melting profile & Latent heat

NACOL ETHERS show a sharp melting profile and a high latent heat of fusion.

NACOL ETHERS are an excellent add-on to the PARAFOL product portfolio as materials for latent heat storage applications.

Melting profile

Sasol NACOL Ether 18 Melting profile & Latent heat - 1

Latent heat of fusion

Sasol NACOL Ether 18 Melting profile & Latent heat - 2​​​​​​​

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data

  • Stable under normal conditions.