ALFOL 6 ALCOHOL - SASOL

ALFOL 6 ALCOHOL - SASOL is a high-purity petrochemical-based 1-hexanol, also known as hexyl alcohol. This colorless liquid features a sweet, pungent odor and is classified as rapidly biodegradable in standard-ready biodegradability tests. offers versatile applications as it can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, and more. Sasol’s ALFOL® alcohols are equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from sources such as coconut oil or palm oil, both chemically and physically.

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Applicable Processes: Mining Applications, Oil Drilling, Textiles Manufacturing

End Uses: Cleaners, Intermediates, Personal Care Products, Pharmaceutical Application

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  • ALFOL® 6 Alcohol can be used as a high purity feedstock for all of the chemical reactions in which primary alcohols are routinely employed.
  • In addition, ALFOL® 6 Alcohol can be used directly in numerous personal care and technical formulations. Some of Sasol North America’s ALFOL® alcohols meet the FDA specification for use in Direct and Indirect Food Contact Applications.

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