SAFOL 23

SAFOL 23 is a blend of C12 and C13 branched and linear alcohols. The branched isomers in SAFOL 23 are unique in that the branch is located mid-chain. This leaves the primary alcohol unobstructed for further derivatization. SAFOL 23 is a synthetic alcohol produced from olefins obtained using the novel Fischer-Tropsch process. Due to its saturation, SAFOL 23 demonstrates excellent oxidation and color stability. SAFOL 23's unique structure provides advantageous solubility and solvency.

Principal: SASOL Germany GmbH

Functions: Emulsifier

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C12-13-branched and linear

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Benefit Claims: Color Stability, Excellent Oxidation, Solubilizing, Solvency

Features: Color Stability, Color Stability, Excellent Oxidation, Good Color Stability, Good Oxidation Property, Good Solubility, Good Solubility, Good Solvency, High Solvency, High Solvency, Solubilizing, Solubilizing Properties, Solvency

Applicable Processes: Chemical Synthesis, Metalworking Applications

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • SAFOL 23 and its derivatives may be used in a variety of applications including detergents and cleaners, plastics additives, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, leather and textiles additives, and personal care.
  • It can be also used as an emulsifier in paper industry, agrochemicals and metal working.

Properties

Physical Form

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002380
Principal

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Hazard Identification Number
90
ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (mixture, contains dodecanol)
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
UN3082
Appearance
Clear liquid
Color (SDS)
Clear
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not expected based on structure and functional groups
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (mixture, contains dodecanol)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN3082
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F-A
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S-F
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (mixture, contains dodecanol)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN3082
Other Hazards
None known
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not expected based on structure and functional groups
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 10.0 APHAAPHA
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.1 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value284.0-294.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Iodine Valuemax. 1.0 mg I₂/100mgmg I₂/100mg
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point260.0-285.0 °C°C
Density0.829 g/mLg/mLAt 40°C
Flash Pointmin. 124.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight194.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point6.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressuremax. 0.01 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C
Viscosity13.5 cStcStAt 40°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alcohol Contentmin. 99.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Carbonyl Contentmax. 175.0 ppmppm
Homolog Distributionmax. 4.0 %%C140H and higher
Homolog Distribution43.0-49.0 %%C₁₃OH
Homolog Distributionmax. 1.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)C₁₁OH and lower
Homolog Distribution51.0-57.0 %%C₁₂OH
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)268.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)0.844 g/cm³g/cm³At 20°C, 1013 Hpa
Flash Point (SDS)min. 110.0 °C°CISO 3679
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)4.8-OECD 107 at 22°C, log Pow, n-Octanol/water
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°COECD 102 at 1 mmHg, room temperature
Pour Point (SDS)6.0 °C°C
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0-
Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)242.0 °C°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)2.9 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.01 hPahPaAt 20°C