NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate

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Sasol Chemicals NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from linear primary ALFOL 18 Alcohol. This 20-mole Ethoxylate is made using Sasol Chemicals patented NOVEL technology which yields narrow range products with lower free alcohol, PEG levels and melting ranges when compared to the traditional base-catalyzed methods. NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate is solid at room temperature, essentially 100% active and has the following structural formula: CH3(CH2)17(OCH2CH2)20OH. It is used in personal care as emulsifier, it improves consistency. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

CAS Number: 9005-00-9

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Synonyms: Ethoxylated octadecyl alcohol, Ethoxylated stearyl alcohol, Heptaethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether, Octadecanol polyoxyethylene ether, Octadecyl polyoxyethylene ether, PEG monostearyl ether, PEG stearyl ether, POE stearyl ether, Poly(ethylene oxide) monostearyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) monooctadecyl ether, Poly(oxyethylene) stearyl ether, Polyethoxylated octadecanol, Polyethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monostearyl ether, Polyethylene glycol octadecyl ether, Polyethylene glycol stearyl ether, Polyethylene glycol stearyl monoether, Polyethylene oxide stearyl ether, Polyethylene(2) stearyl ether, Polyoxy 40 stearate, Polyoxyethylene glycol stearyl ether, Polyoxyethylene octadecyl ether, Polyoxyethylene stearyl alcohol ether, Steareth, Stearyl alcohol ethoxylate, Stearyl polyoxyethylene ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
9005-00-9
EC No.
500-017-8

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Color Cosmetic Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate may be used in a wide array of applications including as a high quality, biodegradable emulsifier and/or cleaner in a variety of household and industrial cleaning products.
  • It may also be used in such industrial applications as textile and leather processing, plastics additives, paints and coatings, pulp and paper processing, metal cleaners, car wash products, agricultural adjuvants and circuit board cleaners.

Properties

Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)1150g/mol—
EO Content (Average)76.5wt. %—
Free EOmax. 1ppm—
Glycol Contentmax. 1wt. %—
Density at 70°C (158°F)1.005g/mL —
Viscosity at 70°C (158°F)38.4cSt—
pH (1% in IPA/water)5 – 8——
HLB (Calculated)15.3——
Wettability on Cottonmin. 300sec—
Contact Angle on PTFE (Average)75.32——
Water Contentmax. 0.5%—
Flash Pointmin. 200 (392)°C (°F)—
Critical Micelle Concentration7.2mg/L—
Colormax. 150mg Pt/LAPHA
Free Alcoholmax. 1wt. %—
Surface Tension42.6mN/m—
Melting Point46 - 48 (115 - 118)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl Number43 - 53mg KOH/g—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • 43-54 °C (109-129 °F)

Storage and handling materials

  • Suitable: Carbon steel coated with baked phenolic. Any moisture may cause rusting of carbon steel. If product is moisture free, uncoated carbon steel tanks.

Further information on storage conditions

  • Mix thoroughly before use. When stored in the liquid form, ethoxylates should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent oxygen or air from entering the tank. Prolonged storage in the presence of air or oxygen may cause product degradation. Oxidation is not expected when stored under a nitrogen atmosphere. Inert gas blanket and breathing system needed to maintain color stability. Use dry inert gas having at least -40°C (-40°F) dew point.