Sasol Octylphenol

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Chemical Name: 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol

CAS Number: 140-66-9

Chemical Family: Phenols, Phenols & Phenolics

Synonyms: 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl) phenol, 4-t-Octylphenol, 4-tert-Octylphenol, 4-tert-octylphenol

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
140-66-9
EC No.
205-426-2

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA) (melt at 90°C)max. 50mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
Isomeric Monooctylphenols Contentmin. 99% massGC
of which p-(1,1,3,3,-tetra-methyl butyl)-phenolmin. 90% massGC
Other Alkylphenols Contentsmax. 1% massGC
Molar mass (C14 H22 O)206.32g/mol—
Bulk Density (flakes)approx. 480g/l—
Boiling Point at 1.013 hPaapprox. 277°C—
Heat of Vaporization at 277°C65.2kJ/mol—
Thermal conductivity at 100°C0.12 ± 0.02W/m K—
Density at 100°Capprox. 0.901g/ml—
Viscosity at 100°Capprox. 7mPa.s—
Solubility of Octylphenol in water at 20°C0.03g/l—
Solubility of water in Octylphenol at 90°C3.27% mass—
Water Contentmax. 0.05% massRCM 3804
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 410°CDIN 51794
Phenol Contentmax. 0.05% massGC
Setting Pointmin. 80°CDIN ISO 3841
Refractive Indexapprox. 1.491-ASTM D 1747
Iron Contentmax. 1mg/kgDIN 38406 T1
Hydroxyl Number269-274mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926
Flash Pointapprox. 147°CASTM D 92
Ash Contentmax. 0.005% mass—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

In flake form in 20kg polyethylene bags on about1 t pallets, 2 Big Bags on a CP3-pallete.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Excluding exposure to light and moisture, about 6 months, tends to congeal.

Precautions For Safe Handling

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment. Handle and open container with care. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 11: Combustible Solids