Sasol Chemicals SASOLAB C13L 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 C13L Alkylate is a clear, odorless, oily liquid. It has an average molecular weight around 256. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Benzene, C10-13-alkyl derivs., Benzene, mono-C12-14-alkyl derivs.

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

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Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Sasol Chemicals SASOLAB C13L 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
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)252 - 258g/mol
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C9 & lowermax. 0.5wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10max. 1.5wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10+C11max. 7wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C13+C1460 – 80wt. %
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C14 & highermax. 9wt. %
Specific Gravity at 16°C (60°F)0.857 – 0.867
Sulfonatable Contentmin. 98% massRCM 1103
Distillation Range - IBP297 (566)°C (°F)
Distillation Range - EP315 (599)°C (°F)
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)4.5 – 5.5cSt
Color (Saybolt)min. 29ASTM D-156
Colormin. 29SayboltASTM D-156
Water Contentmax. 0.02% massEN ISO 12937
Bromine Indexmax. 10
Flash Point149 (300)°C (°F)ASTM D 93

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Safe handling advice

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

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • Ambient