products in HI&I Care: Wetting

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Lutensol® XL 140

Lutensol® XL 140 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. Depending on the EO degree, the non-diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes that become clear at 50°C. The water-diluted grades, indicated by the index XL..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensitivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

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Lutensol® XL 89

Lutensol® XL 89 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

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Plurafac® LF 300

Plurafac® LF 300 a nonionic surfactant, serves a multifaceted role. Its low foaming property makes it an ideal choice for various applications such as surface care, industrial cleaning, textile manufacturing, and coated paper production. This versatile solution offers improved wetting for agrochemicals, aids in industrial processes like metal and paper manufacturing, and supports the textile industry with its beneficial properties.

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Lutensol® XP 99

Lutensol® XP 99 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

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Plurafac® LF 231

Plurafac® LF 231 is a versatile cleaning solution formulated with nonionic surfactants for multiple applications. Designed for surface care, industrial cleaning, and agricultural pest control, it improves wetting while ensuring low foaming. Ideal for detergents in-home care, this product delivers effective cleaning power across various settings.

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Lutensol® ON 70

Lutensol® ON 70 (C10-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from alkyl polyethylene glycol ethers sourced from a saturated synthetic short-chain fatty alcohol. These surfactants come in low and medium EO degree variants. The grades with low EO degrees appear as clear or cloudy colorless liquids, while the others manifest as pastes. Due to their short chain, these products offer dynamic and effective wetting behavior.

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Lutensol® XP 40

Lutensol® XP 40 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

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Plurafac® LF 403

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Plurafac® LF 600

Plurafac® LF 600 a nonionic surfactant, serves a multifaceted role. Its low foaming property makes it an ideal choice for various applications such as surface care, industrial cleaning, textile manufacturing, and coated paper production. This versatile solution offers improved wetting for agrochemicals, aids in industrial processes like metal and paper manufacturing, and supports the textile industry with its beneficial properties.

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Lutensol® XP 100

Lutensol® XP 100 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

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Plurafac® LF 303

Plurafac® LF 303 is a versatile cleaning solution formulated with nonionic surfactants for multiple applications. Designed for surface care, industrial cleaning, and agricultural pest control, it improves wetting while ensuring low foaming. Ideal for detergents in-home care, this product delivers effective cleaning power across various settings.

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Lutensol® TO 3

Lutensol® TO 3 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are based on saturated iso-C13-alcohol providing a low, medium and high EO degree. EO degrees of medium and high are water-diluted grades to keep the liquid form. According to their structure they are used where wetting, emulsification and soil removal power is needed.

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Plurafac® LF 802

Plurafac® LF 802, a nonionic surfactant, is well-suited for various applications, including surface care, industrial cleaning, agricultural pest control, and home care products like detergents. Its attributes include improved wetting capabilities and low foaming characteristics, making it a valuable ingredient in these diverse applications.

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Lutensol® TO 10

Lutensol® TO 10 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted grades, ensuring a liquid form. These surfactants are specifically designed for applications requiring strong wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities due to their inherent structure.

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Plurafac® LF 224

Plurafac® LF 224 is a versatile cleaning solution formulated with nonionic surfactants for multiple applications. Designed for surface care, industrial cleaning, and agricultural pest control, it improves wetting while ensuring low foaming. Ideal for detergents in-home care, this product delivers effective cleaning power across various settings.

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Lutensol® AT 50 Flakes

Lutensol® AT 50 Flakes (C16-18 fatty alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ethers derived from a linear, saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohol and are offered in a range from medium EO degree to high EO degree.

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Lutensol® TO 7

Lutensol® TO 7 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are based on saturated iso-C13-alcohol providing a low, medium and high EO degree. EO degrees of medium and high are water-diluted grades to keep the liquid form. According to their structure they are used where wetting, emulsification and soil removal power is needed.

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Lutensol® AO 11

Lutensol® AO 11 (C13–15 oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from C13–C15 oxo alcohol, comprising approximately 65% C13 and 33% C15, offering a low and medium EO degree. Below 7 mol EO, they appear as cloudy, colorless liquids at 23°C and tend to form sediment. When the EO degree reaches 8 mol or higher, it manifests as colorless pastes. These products exhibit classical wetting and emulsification properties.

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Lutensol® AO 79

Lutensol® AO 79 (C13–15 oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from C13–C15 oxo alcohol, comprising approximately 65% C13 and 33% C15, offering a low and medium EO degree. Below 7 mol EO, they appear as cloudy, colorless liquids at 23°C and have a tendency to form sediment. When the EO degree reaches 8 mol or higher, they become colorless pastes. These products provide classical wetting and emulsification properties.

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Plurafac® LF 131

Plurafac® LF 131 is known for its features in agrochemicals, notably enhancing wetting and maintaining low foam levels. In the realm of Home, Institutional and Industrial (household, institutional, and industrial) care, it showcases emulsifying and solubilizing properties, contributing to effective surface care in both home and institutional and industrial settings. It finds applications in industrial cleaning within Home, Institutional and Industrial care. In the agriculture and feed sectors, it supports pest control, specifically agricultural pest control. This versatile product is utilized in various applications, such as detergents for home care and cleaning agents for industrial and institutional cleaning purposes.

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MAKON® L101

MAKON® L101 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer distinguished for water-in-oil emulsification, low foaming, defoaming, and fast wetting attributes. Its usage spans metalworking, paints and coatings, agriculture, and industrial applications. Its core applications include anti-foaming, defoaming, oil cutting, dispersants, water-in-oil emulsifiers, emulsion polymerization, and textiles. It is a low-ash product.

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BIO-TERGE® AS-40 HASB

BIO-TERGE® AS-40 HASB is sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate that provides excellent viscosity, foam characteristics, and mildness. It is an ideal anionic surfactant for a variety of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning and personal care applications, as well as agricultural formulations and construction products used for concrete bases, firefighting foams, and dust control. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

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MAKON® P104

MAKON® P104 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer that excels in oil-in-water emulsification. Its application spans across multiple industries, including agriculture, industry, paints, and coatings. Its contribution is prominent in agricultural pesticide formulations, as well as serving as a dispersant and oil-in-water emulsifier.

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AMMONYX® DO 40

AMMONYX® DO 40 is a decyl amine oxide amphoteric surfactant, is employed in various cleaning applications. It offers low and fast-breaking foam, along with viscosity-building properties. This sulfate-free and preservative-free product serves markets including agricultural solutions, home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, and vehicle care.

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STEPANOL® ME-DRY

STEPANOL® ME-DRY is 93% active sodium lauryl sulfate powder. It can be used in powdered or tablet form on hard surfaces, carpet cleaners, bubble baths, and cleansing products. It can also be used as a scouring and foaming agent in textile and industrial applications.

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BIO-SOFT® N1-5

BIO-SOFT® N1-5 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a low pour point that provides fast wetting, detergency, and low to moderate foam. This product finds application in laundry detergents, textiles, paint, and hi&i cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

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STEOL® KS-460

STEOL® KS-460 is a modified sodium lauryl ethoxy sulfate formulated to eliminate the typical preliminary gelling stage encountered when diluting regular ethoxy sulfates. This 60% anionic surfactant contains ethanol, rendering it clear and fluid at room temperature. It boasts excellent wetting, foaming, and detergency properties, finding applications in liquid dishwashing detergents, laundry detergents, textile detergents, industrial cleaners, as well as car and truck wash applications.

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STEOL® CS-225

STEOL® CS-225 is a low-active 2-mol sodium laureth sulfate with strong wetting, foaming, and detergent characteristics. It's employed in shampoos, body washes, cleansing products, liquid hand wash formulations, and even textile applications. This mild anionic surfactant is widely utilized in mexico, central america, and south america.

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MAKON® UD-5

MAKON® UD-5 is a c11 branched alcohol ethoxylate with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (hlb) of 10.9. It fits oil- and water-based formulations alike and proves valuable in hard surface cleaning applications. Its role goes beyond mere wetting, serving as a functional additive for solubilization. Its branched structure and low gel curve make it a viable replacement for tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates and nonyl phenol ethoxylates.

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BIO-SOFT® N25-3

BIO-SOFT® N25-3 is a c12-15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with low hlb. It provides emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and wetting. This product finds application in laundry prespotters, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, machine cleaning, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

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MAKON® UD-8

MAKON® UD-8 stands as a c11 branched alcohol ethoxylate with an hlb of 13.2, fitting water-based formulations well and excelling in particulate soil removal. It serves fragrance solubilization and functions as a wetting agent, while its branched structure allows it to replace tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates and nonylphenol ethoxylates.

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MERPOL® SE

MERPOL® SE is a nonionic surfactant known for its effective wetting properties and low foaming characteristics. It finds application in textile and paper processing, including automatic dishwashing detergents, brewery cleaners, floor cleaners, laundry aids, laundry detergents, and meat packing plant cleaners. Its market reach includes home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning.

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BIO-SOFT® N1-9

BIO-SOFT® N1-9 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, strong water solubility, and high cloud point, making it well-suited for general-purpose cleaning and fragrance solubilization. It offers emulsification, moderate to high foam, detergency, and moderate to fast wetting. Like other mentioned products, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

Stepan Company

NEUTRONYX 656

NEUTRONYX 656 stands as a nonionic surfactant that excels in wetting, emulsification, and excellent detergent properties. It finds application in household and dishwashing detergents, fine fabric wash, and detergent-disinfectant solutions. Its flexibility is demonstrated by its ability to function as a wetting, emulsifying, or dispersing agent, while remaining stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions.

Stepan Company

MAKON® TD-3

MAKON® TD-3 is a nonionic surfactant with broad utility in various agricultural formulations and is adjustable based on hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (hlb). The product, certified kosher, is applicable in agricultural solutions, home care, institutional, and industrial cleaning. Its use spans automatic dishwashing detergents, brewery cleaners, capsule suspensions (cs), and concentrated emulsions (ew).

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MAKON® DA-4

MAKON® DA-4 is a nonionic surfactant recognized for its efficacy as an emulsifier and as a key component in emulsifier blends for agricultural formulations. It plays a pivotal role as an hlb variable across various formulations. Classified within the chemical group of decyl alcohol ethoxylates, its functions encompass serving as an emulsifier, a versatile multifunctional wetting agent, and an adjuvant. Additionally, it's important to note that this product holds kosher certification.