Alfol® C6 – C20+ Synthetic Alcohols Supplier & Distributor

The Sasol US complete line of Alfol Alcohols are high purity, domestically manufactured, petrochemical-based primary alcohol homologs from the continuous Zeigler process with even number carbon chains that range from C6 to C20+. These alcohols are available in various purities, as well as blends and single cuts.

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Alfol® C6 – C20+ Linear Synthetic Alcohols

Biodegradable, Domestically Produced, Ethylene based

Univar Solutions with its expanded relationship with Sasol US offers the complete line of Alfol Alcohols. These high purity, domestically manufactured, petrochemical-based primary alcohol homologs from the continuous Zeigler process have even number carbon chains that range from C6 to C20+. As a result, Alfol alcohol derivatives are biodegradable, and are physically and chemically equivalent to alcohols made from such oleochemical sources as coconut oil and palm kernel oil. These alcohols are available in single cuts , as well as blends, and can be used across diversified applications and industries.

Sasol offers long chain Alfol alcohols with NF certification. The Alfols are available in bulk railcar and tank truck quantities, 350 lb. drums, 2000 lb. totes, and 50 lb. bags.

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Sasol Alfol Liner Alcohol Applications

Market	Application	Common Carbon Length	Functionality
Beauty & Personal Care	Skin care, Hair care, Toiletries, Color cosmetics, Perfume and fragrances	C16 – C18	Emollient, Thickener, Mild Cleanser
Household, Industrial, & Institutional	Detergents, Powders, Liquid detergents, Cleaners, Laundry softeners	C12 – C14	Surfactant Production via Sulfation / Ethoxylation
Lubricants & Metalworking	Coupling agents, Aluminum rolling oils, Hydraulic oils, Metal working fluids	C12 – C18, Blends	Lubricity, Co Solvency, Low Viscosity
Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers	Hot melt adhesives, Coupling aids, Wetting aids, Levelling aids, Digital printing inks, Surface modifiers, Flow modifiers	C12 – C20, Blends	Rheology modifier in Coatings, Can enhance the “wax” component for rheology, set speed, wetting of HMA
Plastic Additives	Linear plasticizers, Lubricants, Stabilizers, Polymerization auxiliaries	C6 – C10	Intermediate in Plasticizer Manufacturing (Phthalates, Adipates, etc.)
Textile & Leather Additives	Fiber finishes, Spin preparation, Wetting aids, Levelling aids, Softeners	C12 – 14	Dye Preparation, Scouring (often ethoxylated)
Energy	Flow modifiers, Pour Point Depressants	C6 – C20, C16 – C20	Production of Fatty Amines for Corrosion Inhibition; Polymer Manufacturing
Agrochemicals	Adjuvants, Wetting aids, Seed and fertilizer coatings	C6 – C20	Biodegradable wetter, improves contact angle of various applications to soil/seed
Paper Industry	Defoamers	C12 – C14	Biodegradable defoamer (especially where silicones cannot be used)

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