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TDS - 1-Hexadecene (C16H32)
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
P.O. Box 4910
The Woodlands, TX 77387-4910
800.231.3260
1-Hexadecene (C16H32)
Technical Data

Suggested Applications
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP's 1-Hexadecene is recommended for applications such as alpha olefin sulphonate (AOS), functional drilling fluid, metalworking fluid, alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA), and personal care to name just a few.

Property Method Typical Value
  Carbon Number, wt. % C16 GLC 98.82
  n-Alpha Olefin, wt. % GLC 92.40
  Vinylidene, wt. % GLC 6.33
  cis- and trans- 2-Hexadecene, wt% GLC 0.12
  Paraffin, wt. % GLC 0.24
  Color, Saybolt ASTM D 6045 30.00
  Specific Gravity Solid, 60°/60°F, 15.6°/15.6°C ASTM D 287 0.79
  API Gravity, 60°F/60°F (15.6°C/15.6°C) ASTM D 287 48.64
  Density, lb./gal., 60°F, (15.6°C) -- 6.54
  Water, ppm by wt. ASTM E 1064 52.47
  Pour Point, °F, °C ASTM D 97 45 (7.2)
  Flash Point, TCC°F, °C ASTM D 56 270 (132)
  Freezing Point, °F, (°C) ASTM D 1015 39 (3.9)
  Appearance ASTM D 4176 Clear and Bright
  Auto Ignition Temperature, °F (°C) ASTM E 659 464 (240)
  1. The nominal properties herein are typical of the product but do not reflect normal production and testing variances and therefore should not be used for specification purposes.  Values are rounded.
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MSDS #PE0021 Revision Date February, 2008
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