ALFONIC 1216CO-3 Ethoxylate

ALFONIC 1216CO-3 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic based on a linear primary alcohol formulated to simulate that derived from coconut oil. It is liquid at room temperature, essentially 100% active, and has the following structural formula: CH₃(CH₂)ₓ(OCH₂CH₂)₃OH where ‘x’ varies between 11 and 15. The narrow range version of this ethoxylate, made using Sasol Chemicals patented NOVEL catalyst technology, is also available.

Principal: SASOL Germany GmbH

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated

Chemical Family: Ethoxylates

Applicable Processes: Paper Manufacturing, Pulp Processing, Surfactant Manufacturing

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

End Uses: Detergents, Detergents

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Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002380
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Small quantities should be stored in sealed bottles, totes, and drums at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) or less.
  • Liquid bulk quantities should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent air from entering the tank or container.
  • The product should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) for long periods of time to avoid product degradation.
  • Based on experience, ALFONIC 1216CO-3 Ethoxylate shows no physical and/or chemical changes for at least 24 months after the manufacturing date when stored under conditions that minimize exposure to air, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
  • It is recommended to test the ethoxylate for key specifications every 24 months after the manufacturing date.

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Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Clear colorless
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (ethoxylate)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN3082
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (ethoxylate)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN3082
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Odor (SDS)
Sweet pungent
Other Hazards
This product may contain residual levels of alcohols which, even under normal handling conditions, may smell and irritate the eyes, nose, and throats of some individuals.
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (ethoxylate)
USA/DOT UN Number
UN3082
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 50.0 Pt-CoPt-Co
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value8.0-
Hydroxyl Value165.0-175.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
pH5.0-8.0-5% in IPA/Water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life6.0 momo
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Contact Angle47.27 °°on Polytetrafluoroethylene, average
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point62.0 °C°C10% in butylene glycol
Critical Micelle Concentration79.35 mg/Lmg/L
Density0.908 g/mLg/mLAt 40°C
Flash Pointmin. 175.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight330.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point5.0 °C°C
Solubility in Water2.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Insoluble
Viscosity15.7 cStcStAt 40°C
Wettability580.0 %%on Cotton
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
1,4 Dioxane Contentmax. 1.0 ppmppm
Alcohol Contentmax. 15.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Ethylene Oxide Content40.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Average
Free Ethylene Oxide Contentmax. 1.0 ppmppm
Glycol Contentmax. 1.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)295.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)260.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)0.934 g/cm³g/cm³At 15°C
Flammability Limits (SDS)0.2-1.4 %%
Flash Point (SDS)177.0 °C°C
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)approx. 0.2 %(V)%(V)
Melting Point (SDS)4.0-7.0 °C°C
Upper Explosion Limit (SDS)approx. 1.4 %(V)%(V)
Vapor Density (SDS)10.0-14.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.87 psipsiAt 38°C
Viscosity (SDS)15.0 cStcStat 40°C