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ALFOL® 16 FLK

Overview

Sasol Chemicals ALFOL 16 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-hexadecanol. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is a white solid with a slight sweet odor. ALFOL 16 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 16 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil.

Formulation benefits
  • Biodegradable
  • Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
  • Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents
Applications
ConditionerHair OilsBody CareFacial CareHand Care

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Any phase

Phase placement depends on your full formula — confirm with the supplier TDS.

Functional role

Functional Ingredients — supports the overall formula.

Pairs well with

  • Complementary ingredients from the same phase

Handling watch-outs

  • 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
112-72-1, 112-92-5, 36653-82-4

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