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LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in the production of detergents, washing agents, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Other uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 include as an emollient, emulsifier, or viscosity modifier in lubricants, plastics, and rubber, textiles auxiliaries, paints and varnishes, print colors, metalworking.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in many industrial and manufacturing processes, C12-16 alcohols can be derived from both organic and synthetic sources.

CAS Number: 80206- 82- 2
EC Number: 272- 490- 6

SYNONYMS:
Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Dodecanol, Tetradecanol, C12-14 Alcohol, lauryl alcohol myrisyl alkohol mixture, 1-dodecanol, 1-tetradecanol, (C12-C16) alkyl alcohol, ahcohol 1216 - lauryl myristyl alcohol, alcohols C12-16, C12-C16 alkyl alcohol, coco alcohol C12-C16, kalcol 2473, kalcol 4250, RTD FA-26 lauryl myristyl alcohol, Dodecanol, Tetradecanol, Hexadecanol, Hexacosan-13-ol, C12-16

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14, also known as C12-16 Alcohol, is a fatty alcohol.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14, also known as C12-14 Alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with carbon chain lengths primarily between 12 and 14.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is commonly found as a colorless liquid or a white solid, depending on its formulation.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a mix of two fatty alcohols, typically with about 20-30% myristyl (C14) and 68-78% lauryl (C12) alcohol content.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is 100% made from palm kernel oils
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 typically consists of C12 65%-75% and C14 21%-28%.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a colorless, water-insoluble, and readily biodegradable liquid
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a type of fatty alcohol which is a form of the combination of C12 and C14 that is lauryl and myristyl.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a colorless, water-insoluble, and readily biodegradable liquid and decomposes when subjected to excessive heat.

The shelf life of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is one year from its date of manufacturing.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can be derived from both organic and synthetic sources.
The organic sources of fatty alcohols have largely been various vegetable oils and these remain a large-scale feedstock.

The alcohols are obtained from the triglycerides (fatty acid triesters), which form the bulk of the oil.
The process involves the transesterification of the triglycerides to give methyl esters which are then hydrogenated to give the fatty alcohols.
Midcut alcohols are obtained from coconut oil (C12–C14) or palm kernel oil (C16–C18).

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a mix of C12 (laurel alcohol) and C14 (myristyl alcohol) fatty alcohols.
Mixture of fatty alcohols usually with the following C12/C14 ratio 73/24.
Obtained from palm kernel or coconut oil fatty acids by esterification and catalytic hydrogenation.

Classified as a mid-cut alcohol is a white crystalline solid below 18-23ºC.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.

USES and APPLICATIONS of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
Cosmetic Uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: antistatic agents, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, and viscosity controlling agents.
Potential Uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: antistatic agents, emollients, emulsion stabilisers, and viscosity controlling agents.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14’s C1216 chain length allows it to be used in a variety of industries and applications ranging from Cosmetics and Personal Care to Lubricants and Oilfield applications.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in daily chemical industry, textile chemical industry, printing and dyeing chemical industry and mechanical processing industry, with washing, emulsification, lubrication, dispersion, defoaming and other functions, but also used in surfactant, synthetic detergent, wetting agent, rubber processing auxiliaries and chloromycin, emulsifier basic information, is the pharmaceutical ointment, ointment intermediate.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is also the raw material of textile and leather auxiliaries as well as the additive of wetting agent.
Uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: emulsifier, fire extinguishing agent, foaming agent, textile auxiliary, electroplating additive.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is mainly for toothpaste, paste, powder shampoo foaming agent.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used widely in cosmetics and personal care as an emollient and viscosity-controlling agent.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 also appears in textile processing, lubricants, and household cleaners as a surfactant due to its mildness and excellent spreadability.

This alcohol mix is frequently included in detergents and hair care products for Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14's moisturizing and softening effects.
Industrial uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: pH regulators and water treatment products, coating products, metal surface treatment products, laboratory chemicals, polymers and washing & manufacturer of cleaning products.

Cosmetic uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: Antistatic, emulsion stabilizing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning-emollient, viscosity controlling
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 many uses in today’s manufacturing facilities.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is often employed as a chemical intermediate when producing surfactants, detergents and esters used in cleaning products.

As well, Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 possesses natural foaming stabilizing and amphipathic properties, adding to their usefulness as a detergent or soap.
Other uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 include as an emollient, emulsifier or viscosity modifier in cosmetics and personal care products, as well as in lubricants and greases.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can also be used to process textiles.
Surfactants and Esters uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: A Chemical Intermediate to Make Fatty Alcohol Sulfates and Ethoxylates
Lubricants, Grease & Metalworking: Acrylates and Methacrylates, Fatty Alcohol Esters

Personal Care & Cosmetics uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: Emollient, Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier
Household & Industrial Cleaning uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: Foam Stabilizer, Cleaning Booster
Textiles uses of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14: Intermediate to Make Surfactants Used in Fabric Processing

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in many industrial and manufacturing processes, C12-16 alcohols can be derived from both organic and synthetic sources.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, coating products, metal surface treatment products, laboratory chemicals, polymers and washing & cleaning products.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).

Other release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can occur from industrial use: industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).

Other release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is likely to occur from: outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can be found in products with material based on: fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Other release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.

Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and as processing aid.
Release to the environment of Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.

BENEFITS OF LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
*Skin Conditioning:
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 offers a smooth, non-greasy finish, often improving skin feel.

*Emulsification:
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 helps stabilize formulations in both creams and lotions.

*Lubrication:
In industrial applications, Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 provides effective lubrication properties due to its fatty composition.

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
colorless oily liquid or solid,
a pungent odor,
Soluble in ethanol (1 part lauryl alcohol in 2 parts 70% ethanol) and diethyl ether, insoluble in water.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 has a floral scent.

PRODUCTION METHODS OF LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
1. Coconut oil was continuously hydrogenated in copper-chromium catalyst to obtain mixed alcohol C8-C18.
Glycerol in oil is hydrolyzed to isopropyl alcohol and water.

After the mixture of fatty alcohol is often pressed and steamed to remove water and isopropyl alcohol, C8-10 alcohol, C12-14 alcohol and C16-18 alcohol are cut by distillation under reduced pressure.

2. Esterification hydrogenation coconut oil in the presence of sulfuric acid and methanol transesterification reaction, the formation of fatty acid methyl ester and glycerol, through catalytic hydrogenation, distillation, C12-14 alcohol.

PROPERTIES OF LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a white or light yellow powder, soluble in water, insensitive to alkali and hard water.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 has decontamination, emulsification and excellent foaming power.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14 is a non-toxic anionic surfactant.
Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol C12-C14's biodegradation degree is > 90%.

PREPARATION METHOD OF LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
C12-14+ chlorosulfonic acid (SO3) + caustic soda neutralization

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
Molecular Weight: Approximately 186–214 g/mol, depending on chain length variations.
Melting Point: 17–23°C
Acid Value: Maximum of 0.1 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value: 285–295 mg KOH/g, indicating high reactivity with hydroxyl functional groups.
Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow liquid or white solid
Water Solubility: Low, but soluble in many organic solvents
CASR No.: 80206-82-2
EINECS/ELINCS No.: 272-490-6
Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 0.1 max
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g): 0.5 max

Iodine Value (% I2 absorbed): 0.1 max
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g): 280-290
Color (APHA): 10 max
Fatty Alcohol Content (%): 99 min
Composition (%):
C10: 1.0 max
C12: 65.0-75.0
C14: 21.0-28.0
C16: 4.0-6.0
CAS Registration number: 151-21-3

Molecular formula: C12H25SO4Na
PH: 6.5-7.5;
Melting point (℃) : 204-207;
Relative density (water =1) : 1.09;
Solubility: easily soluble in hot water, soluble in water,
soluble in hot ethanol, slightly soluble in alcohol,
insoluble in chloroform, ether.
Molecular weight: 288
Chemical Name: Lauryl/myristyl alcohol

Appearance: White paste
Assay: C12: 70-76%; C14: 23-30%; C16: max 2%; C10: max 2%
Other: Hydroxyl value: 285-295 mg KOH/g; Acid value: max 0.1 mg KOH/g
Moisture: Max 0.1%
Density: Ca 0.83 / 30 °C
Packing: Drums/bulk
IMCO: Kl. 9, III Verpackungsgruppe
Einecs No.: 279-420-3

UN No.: 3082
Notes: Solidification point: 17-23°C; Viscosity at 70 °C: ca. 10 mm²/s
Appearance: White solid or pastilles
Acid Value: 0.1 max
Saponification Value: 0.5 max
Hydroxyl Value: 228 - 233
Iodine Value (% I2/100g): 0-0.5
Solidification Range (°C): 47-50

Hydrocarbon (%): 0-0.5
Moisture Content (%): 0.3 max
Color (APHA): 10 max
Carbon Chain Distribution (%):
C12 and C14: 2 max
C16: 98 min
C18 and C20: 2 max
Forms of Delivery: Liquid in isotank or pastilles in bags
Storage Information: Product stored in sealed containers in a cool and dry place is stable for at least

FIRST AID MEASURES of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LAURYL MYRISTYL ALCOHOL C12-C14:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available