NOVEL 6-3 Ethoxylate

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Sasol Chemicals NOVEL 6-3 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from linear primary ALFOL 6 Alcohol. This 3-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 6-3 Ethoxylate is liquid at room temperature, essentially 100% active and has the following structural formula: CH3(CH2)5(OCH2CH2)3OH. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Hexan-1-ol, ethoxylated 1 - 2.5 moles ethoxylated

CAS Number: 31726-34-8

Functions: Chemical Intermediate, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Intermediate, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Synonyms: Poly(oxyethylene) monohexyl ether, Polyethylene glycol hexyl ether, Polyethylene glycol monohexyl ether, Polyoxyethylene hexyl ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
31726-34-8
EC No.
500-077-5

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • NOVEL 6-3 Ethoxylate may be used in a wide array of applications including as a high quality, biodegradable emulsifier, foaming agent 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, mining frothers and circuit board cleaners.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)234g/mol—
EO Content (Average)56wt. %—
Free EOmax. 1ppm—
Glycol Contentmax. 2wt. %—
Density at 40°C (104°F)0.952g/mL —
Cloud Point (10% in BDG)72-75 (162-167)°C (°F)—
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)7.3cSt—
pH (1% in IPA/water)6.5 – 8.5——
HLB (Calculated)11.3——
Wettability on Cotton4sec—
Contact Angle on PTFE (Average)49.12——
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Surface Tension29.5Dyne/cm—
Pour Point-32 (-26)°C (°F)—
Hydroxyl Number225 – 245mg KOH/g—
Free Alcoholmax. 5wt. %—
Flash Pointmin. 100 (212)°C (°F)—
Critical Micelle Concentration1430.64mg/L—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • North America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • 4-38 °C (10-100 °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.