ALFOL® 20+ ALCOHOL
Overview
Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols are high purity petrochemical-based linear primary alcohols with even-numbered carbon chain lengths. ALFOL 20+ Alcohol is a waxy, off-white solid with a slight sweet odor. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
- Bulking Agent
- Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
- Foam Stabilizing
- Lubricant
- Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Water phase
Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.
Functional role
Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.
Pairs well with
- A secondary amphoteric surfactant
- A mild conditioning agent
- A thickening salt or gum
Handling watch-outs
- Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Sasol
- CAS
- 68603-17-8
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