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.
Function: Dispersant & Wetting Agent, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Surfactant
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable
End Uses: Floor Cleaners, Spray Cleaners, Bathroom Cleaners, Wall Cleaners, Multipurpose Cleaners, Concealer, Hard Surface Cleaners, Metal Cleaners, Metalworking Fluids, Car Wash, Circuit Board Cleaners, Detergents, Industrial Cleaners
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Identification & Functionality
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
9005-00-9
Technologies
Product Families
NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
Applications
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
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight (Average) | 1150 | g/mol | - |
| EO Content (Average) | 76.5 | wt. % | - |
| Free EO | max. 1 | ppm | - |
| Glycol Content | max. 1 | wt. % | - |
| Density at 70°C (158°F) | 1.005 | g/mL | - |
| Viscosity at 70°C (158°F) | 38.4 | cSt | - |
| pH (1% in IPA/water) | 5 – 8 | - | - |
| HLB (Calculated) | 15.3 | - | - |
| Wettability on Cotton | min. 300 | sec | - |
| Contact Angle on PTFE (Average) | 75.32 | - | - |
| Water Content | max. 0.5 | % | - |
| Flash Point | min. 200 (392) | °C (°F) | - |
| Critical Micelle Concentration | 7.2 | mg/L | - |
| Color | max. 150 | mg Pt/L | APHA |
| Free Alcohol | max. 1 | wt. % | - |
| Surface Tension | 42.6 | mN/m | - |
| Melting Point | 46 - 48 (115 - 118) | °C (°F) | - |
| Hydroxyl Number | 43 - 53 | mg KOH/g | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
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.
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