SAFOL 23E4 Ethoxylate

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Sasol North America Inc.'s SAFOL 23E4 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable, nonionic surfactant derived from SAFOL 23 Alcohol and ethoxylated to an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide. It is essentially 100% active unless diluted with water. It is a slightly hazy liquid that is not readily soluble in water. It is used in personal care as emulsifier, applicable for all kinds of liquid personal cleansing products. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

INCI Name: C10-16 Alcohols

CAS Number: 68002-97-1

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

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical, Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Synonyms: C10-16 ethoxylated alcohols, C10-16 ethoxylated alcs., Ethoxylated C10-16 alcohols, Ethoxylated C10-16 alcs.

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
68002-97-1
EC No.
500-182-6

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Bath & Shower Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • It can be used as a high quality, biodegradable emulsifier, foaming agent, and/or cleaner in a wide variety of household, as well as, industrial cleaning products.
  • It can 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

Physical Form
Appearance
Hazy Liquid
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average EO Content4-
Cloud Point (10% in 25% BDG)149°F
Flash Point (PM)314°F
Glycol Contentmax. 2wt. %
Viscosity at 40°C14.825cSt
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Color (APHA)max. 50-
Free EO Contentmax. 1ppm
Vapor Density12.6-
Melting Point-8 to -0.2°C
Hydroxyl Number147-155mg KOH/g
HLB Value9.48-
Free Alcohol Contentmax. 8%w/w
Density at 20°C0.9109g/mL
Average Molecular Weight367-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage/Transport pressur

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • 15 - 38 C
  • 60 - 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.