Sasol C7-C8 n-paraffin

C7-C8 n-paraffin is a clear colorless hydrocarbon liquid, highly flammable liquid and vapor, with a slight paraffinic odor.

Chemical Name: Heptane, Octane

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

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Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Neutral
Appearance
Bright and Clear Colorless Liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Immiscible In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aciditymax. 0.01mgKOH/gASTM D 3242
Bromine Indexmax. 10mgBr/100gSasol 3072
Color30.0SayboltASTM D 156
Sulphur Contentmax. 1mg/kgASTM D 5453
Density (at 20°C)0.695kg/lASTM D 4052
n-Paraffins Content89-91mass %Sasol 5047
Carbon Distribution (C9 and Heavier)max. 1.5mass %Sasol 5047
Carbon Distribution (C8)50-63mass %Sasol 5047
Carbon Distribution (C7)35-48mass %Sasol 5047
Carbon Distribution (C6 and Lighter)max. 1mass %Sasol 5047
Aromatics (as naphthalenes)max. 0.01mass %ASTM D1840
Xylenes Contentmax. 10ppmSasol 5243
Ethylbenzene Contentmax. 10ppmSasol 5243
Toluene Contentmax. 60ppmSasol 5243
Benzene Contentmax. 5ppmSasol 5243
Total Aromatics (BTEX)max. 80ppmSasol 5243
Water Contentmax. 60ppmASTM E 1064
Dry Pointmin. 123°CASTM D 86
Initial Boiling Pointmax. 105°CASTM D 86
Iso-Paraffin Content9 - 11mass %Sasol 5047

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

C7-C8 n-Paraffin is available as liquid bulk.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Use only explosion-proof equipment.

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

To obtain the best performance from the product, we recommend use within 5 years from sample date on the Certificate of Analysis. Product should be stored under standard warehousing conditions, at least in a clean dry place, in its original packing at a temperature not exceeding 35°C

For detailed instructions, please refer SDS.