Linear High Mole Alcohol Ethoxylates

12-100 Mole Ethoxylates

Description
Using Sasols patented narrow range ethoxylation catalyst technology, ethoxylates of excellent quality can be
produced with up to 100 moles of EO using a variety of linear alcohols. Sasol manufactures high mole
ethoxylates from Ziegler and oleo-based alcohols.
The NOVEL High Mole Ethoxylates yield surfactants that:
Are classified as Readily biodegradable according to standard OECD methodology
Provide excellent emulsification properties
Contain < 0.5 wt.% residual alcohol
Exhibit significantly lower polyethylene glycol content (< 1.5 wt.%)than traditionally catalyzed ethoxylates
Are 100% active products (unless otherwise requested*)
Are white solids that melt to slightly hazy to clear liquids

Examples of Sasol High Mole Ethoxylate Products

HLB

Melting Point, C

Hydroxyl Number

Density, 60C g/cm3

Viscosity, 60C, cSt

Linear Alcohol Ethoxylates

Moles of EO

All of Sasol North Americas

linear high mole ethoxylates
have a free EO content 1 ppm
and a pH (1% in IPA/Water) of
5-8. Typical physical properties
are listed in the table to the
right. Actual properties may
vary from lot to lot.

NOVEL 8-20 Ethoxylate

NOVEL 1012-21 Ethoxylate
NOVEL 12-23 Ethoxylate
NOVEL 16-20 Ethoxylate
NOVEL 18LE-21 Ethoxylate
NOVEL 18-20 Ethoxylate

20
21
23
20
21
20

17.4
17.0
16.9
15.7
15.5
15.3

33
36
40
45
46
45

55.5
52.0
46.8
50.0
47.0
48.8

1.04
1.03
1.03
1.01
1.01
1.01

33.5
39.1
39.8
46.6
48.5
44.9

NOVEL 1618-21 Ethoxylate

21

15.5

45

47.1

1.01

45.2

NOVEL 1618-28 Ethoxylate

NOVEL 22-25 Ethoxylate
NOVEL 2426-100 Ethoxylate

28
25

16.6
15.4
18.3

47
53
49

37.7
39.3
13

1.03
1.00
1.06

63.3
73
423

Surfactant

Physical Properties

Contact Information
For technical information or
samples:
Melanie Sharp
2201 Old Spanish Trail
Westlake, Louisiana 70669
Telephone: (337)494-5095
Melanie.Sharp@us.sasol.com
For sales and pricing:
900 Threadneedle
Houston, TX 77079-2990
Telephone: (281)588-3000
Email: info@us.sasol.com

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** Proprietary

*Looking for something easier to handle?

All of Sasol North Americas linear high mole ethoxylates can be blended with water to obtain products that are
easier to handle. These blends are either liquid at room temperature, or they require less heating in order to
make them liquid. For more information, please contact us.
NOVEL is a registered trademark of Sasol North America Inc.
The preceding data is based on tests and experience, which Sasol North America believes reliable, and is supplied for informational purposes only. Sasol North America expressly disclaims
any liability whatsoever for damage or injury which results from the use of the preceding data and nothing contained therein shall constitute a guarantee, warranty, or representation (including
freedom from patent liability) by Sasol North America with respect to the data, the product described, or its fitness for use for any specific purpose, even if that purpose is known to Sasol North
America.
For detailed safety and handling information regarding these products, please refer to the respective Sasol North America Material Safety Data Sheet.
02/12/09