Sasol Hexene

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Olefins

Chemical Name

1-Hexene

Base Chemicals Functions

Monomer

CAS No.

592-41-6

EC No.

209-753-1

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers

Olefins

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear and bright

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color (Pt-Co)	max. 5	-	ASTM D1209, ASTM D5386
Color (Saybolt)	min. 30	-	ASTM D156
Hydrocarbons <C6	max. 0.01	mass %	GC
Hydrocarbons >C6	max. 0.01	mass %	GC
Other C6	max. 1	mass %	GC
Internal olefins + Branched olefins + Paraffins	max. 1	mass %	GC
Benzene	max. 1	mg/kg	GC
Peroxide (as active oxygen)	max. 1	mg/kg	Sasol 6185
Carbonyl (C=O)	max. 2	mg/kg	ASTM E411, Sasol 6170
Chlorides	max. 1	mg/kg	ASTM D5808
Water content	max. 25	mg/kg	ASTM E1064
Sulphur Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ASTM D5453
1-Hexene Content	min. 99	mass %	GC
Density at 20 °C	0.67 – 0.68	g/ml	ASTM D4052

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

• Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Avoid formation of aerosol.
• Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

• Do not allow to enter drains (danger of explosion).
• Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
• Use only explosion-proof equipment.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air

Temperature class

• T3

Fire-fighting class

• B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

• Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect against light.

Advice on common storage

• Keep away from oxidizing agents and strongly acid or alkaline materials.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

• 3: Flammable Liquids

Container material

• Suitable Materials: Stainless steel

Specific use

• Consult the technical guidelines for the use of this substance/mixture.