SASOLAB 240 Alkylate is a high quality linear alkylbenzene (LAB). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Benzene, C10-13-alkyl derivs.

Chemical Family: Alkyl Benzenes, Aromatics, Linear Alkylbenzenes (LAB)

CAS Number: 67774-74-7

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
67774-74-7
EC No.
267-051-0

Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Markets
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • SASOLAB 240 Alkylate is used in the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), which is used as a surfactant in light-duty liquid dishwashing compounds, heavy-duty liquid and powder laundry products, all-purpose cleaners and industrial cleaners.
  • It may also be used as a rheology modifier.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Clear oily liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)239 - 244g/mol
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C9 & lowermax. 1wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10max. 16wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10+C1130 – 55wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C1220 – 50wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C13+C145 – 30wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C14max. 4.5wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C15 & highermax. 0.5wt. %
Specific Gravity at 16°C (60°F)0.855 – 0.865
Sulfonatable Contentmin. 97.5wt. %
Distillation Range - IBP283 (541)°C (°F)
Distillation Range - EP303 (577)°C (°F)
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)4 – 5cSt
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Flash Point143 (290)°C (°F)
Bromine Indexmax. 20mg Br2/100gASTM D 6045

Regulatory & Compliance

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Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • Ambient