Sasol Chemicals SASOLAB C12L Alkylate is a high quality linear alkylbenzene (LAB) produced by Sasol Chemicals at its various manufacturing plants. It is distributed from storage locations around the world. SASOLAB C12L Alkylate is a clear, odorless, oily liquid. It has an average molecular weight around 240. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
Chemical Name: Benzene, mono-C10-13-alkyl derivs., Benzene, mono-C12-14-alkyl derivs.
Chemical Family: Aromatics, Alkyl Benzenes
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- Sasol Chemicals SASOLAB C12L 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.
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight (Average) | 238 – 244 | g/mol | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C9 & lower | max. 1 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10 | max. 16 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C11 | 26 – 45 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C12 | 20 – 40 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10+C11+C12 | min. 70 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C13 | 10 – 30 | wt. % | - |
| Alkyl Chain Distribution - C14 & higher | max. 3 | wt. % | - |
| Specific Gravity at 16°C (60°F) | 0.857 – 0.865 | - | - |
| Sulfonatable Content | min. 98 | % mass | RCM 1103 |
| Distillation Range - IBP | 283 (542) | °C (°F) | - |
| Distillation Range - EP | 303 (577) | °C (°F) | - |
| Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) | 4 – 5 | cSt | - |
| Color (Saybolt) | max. 10 | - | ASTM D-156 |
| Color | max. 10 | Saybolt | ASTM D-156 |
| Water Content | max. 0.02 | % mass | EN ISO 12937 |
| Flash Point | 143 (290) | °C (°F) | - |
| Bromine Index | max. 10 | - | - |
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- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
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- Ambient
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- Ambient
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