NAFOL Alcohols are blends of high purity linear primary alcohols with even-numbered carbon chain lengths, based on renewable or petrochemical resources. It is used in personal care as viscosity increasing agent, emulsion stabilizer and Binder. Used in hair conditioners, skin care preparations, make-up preparations and color cosmetics. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Docosan-1-ol, Icosan-1-ol, Stearyl Alcohol

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Blends & Combinations

Labeling Claims: High Purity

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total C16 - OH Contentmax. 1wt. %
Refractive Index (nD80)approx. 1.4324DIN 51423
Total C18 - OH Content41-45wt. %
Total C20 - OH Content9-13wt. %
Total C22 - OH Content42-46wt. %
Total C24 - OH Contentmax. 1wt. %
Molecular Weight (Average)295 – 311g/mol600-19
Colormax. 20EN ISO 6271
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g
Solidification Point57–61°C
Hydroxyl Number185 – 190mg KOH/g600-30
Flash Pointapprox. 202°CISO 2592
Alcohol Contentmin. 99%
Ester Value max. 0.15 mg KOH/g600-33
Iodine Valuemax. 0.50mg I/100mg600-39
Density at 80°C0.798 - 0.802g/mlDIN 51757
Melting Point58 - 62°C600-22c
Viscosity at 80°Capprox. 6.3mPas600-25

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

NAFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

Sasol NAFOL 1822 NAFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

NAFOL alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol NAFOL 1822 NAFOL alcohol density vs temperature

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport temperature

Ambient

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

77 - 85°C (170-185°F)