ALFOL 8 ALCOHOL - SASOL

ALFOL 8 ALCOHOL - SASOL is a high-purity petrochemical-based 1-octanol, also known as octyl 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. is equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from sources such as coconut oil or palm oil, both chemically and physically.

INCI Name: Octyl Alcohol

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Kosher, Not Listed In California Proposition 65

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Alcohols
Chemical Name
1-Octanol
Flavor Family
Alcoholic Beverages Inspired Flavors
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavors
INCI Name
Octyl Alcohol
Ingredient Name
Octanol
Tilley Product Number
11765-01
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients
Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Mining Aids,
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Kosher,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream,
Mining
Applicable Processes
Drilling Applications,
Mining Applications,
Oil Drilling
Applications
  • ALFOL® 8 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® 8 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.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Transparent
Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Kosher
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
CHINV (Switzerland),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
INSQ (Mexico),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
NECI Listed (Taiwan),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)