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- 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
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Molecular Weight (Average) | 252 - 258 | g/mol | — |
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C9 & lower | max. 0.5 | wt. % | — |
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10 | max. 1.5 | wt. % | — |
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C10+C11 | max. 7 | wt. % | — |
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C13+C14 | 60 – 80 | wt. % | — |
Alkyl Chain Distribution - C14 & higher | max. 9 | wt. % | — |
Specific Gravity at 16°C (60°F) | 0.857 – 0.867 | — | — |
Sulfonatable Content | min. 98 | % mass | RCM 1103 |
Distillation Range - IBP | 297 (566) | °C (°F) | — |
Distillation Range - EP | 315 (599) | °C (°F) | — |
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) | 4.5 – 5.5 | cSt | — |
Color (Saybolt) | min. 29 | — | ASTM D-156 |
Color | min. 29 | Saybolt | ASTM D-156 |
Water Content | max. 0.02 | % mass | EN ISO 12937 |
Bromine Index | max. 10 | — | — |
Flash Point | 149 (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