ALPHA-OLEFINS
Sasol is a leading global supplier of ALPHA-OLEFINS and the only producer of Pentene. ALPHA-OLEFINS are chemical intermediates used in the production of linear low density and high-density polyethylene, Polyalphaolefins (PAO) as well as Elastomers and Plastomers.
| Product | Description | CAS number | Regional availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENTENE | A C5 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used as a chemical intermediate in the production of personal care, pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications | 109-67-1 | Global |
| HEXENE | A C6 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used primarily as a comonomer in the production of HDPE & LLDPE | 592-41-6 | Global |
| OCTENE | A C8 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used primarily as a comonomer in the production of LLDPE, Plastomers, Elastomers & Polyalphaolefins | 111-66-0 | Global |
Product
PENTENE
Description
A C5 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used as a chemical intermediate in the production of personal care, pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications
CAS number
109-67-1
Regional availability
Global
Product
HEXENE
Description
A C6 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used primarily as a comonomer in the production of HDPE & LLDPE
CAS number
592-41-6
Regional availability
Global
Product
OCTENE
Description
A C8 linear ALPHA-OLEFIN used primarily as a comonomer in the production of LLDPE, Plastomers, Elastomers & Polyalphaolefins
CAS number
111-66-0
Regional availability
Global