Sasol C1416 Normal Paraffin

Sasol Chemicals C1416 Normal Paraffin is a high purity mixture of saturated alkanes in the C14 - C16 carbon range. It is high purity unhydrogenated paraffin. It is a clear, light yellow, oily liquid with a low viscosity. C1416 Normal Paraffin has an extremely low sulfur and nitrogen content. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Alkanes, C14-16

CAS Number: 90622-46-1

Chemical Family: Alkanes, Chemical Mixtures & Blends, Mineral Oils, Waxes

Synonyms: C14-16 alkanes

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
90622-46-1
EC No.
292-448-0

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Hydrocarbons
Appearance
Clear
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total n-paraffin Contentmin. 97wt. %GC/UV
Total C13 & lower Contentmax. 1wt. %GC/UV
Total Total C14 Content Content50 - 80wt. %GC/UV
Total C15 Content20 - 32wt. %GC/UV
Total C16 Content3 - 9wt. %GC/UV
Total C17 & higher Contentmax. 2wt. %GC/UV
Specific Gravity at 16°C (60°F)0.769 – 0.771ASTM D-287
Density at 16°C (60°F)6.42 – 6.43lbs/galASTM D-287
Molecular Weight (Average)205API
Relative Evaporative Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1)0.0012ASTM D-3539
Distillation Range - IBP248 (478)°C (°F)ASTM D-86
Distillation Range - EP284 (544)°C (°F)ASTM D-86
Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F)max. 0.1mmHg
Viscosity at 20°C (68°F)3.4cStASTM D-445
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)2.5cStASTM D-445
Sulfur Contentmax. 2ppm
Total Nitrogenmax. 1ppm
Kauri-Butanol Value20ASTM D-1133
Freeze Point4 (39)°C (°F)ASTM D-2386
Flash Point118 (244)°C (°F)ASTM D-93
Color30ASTM D-156
Bromine Numbermax. 0.5ASTM D-1159
Aromatics Contentmax. 2wt. %UV
Aniline Point92 (198)°C (°F)ASTM D-611

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

Ambient, above freezing point. (Product will freeze at 4°C)