products in Home Care: Metal Cleaners

Croda

NatraSense™ LF8

NatraSense™ LF8 is a 100% bio-based additive that reduces the foaming of high-foam surfactants and provides a rinse aid action in auto dishwashing. NatraSense™ LF8 reduces the contact angle of water on a series of common kitchen surfaces, including glass, ceramic, stainless steel, and plastic, resulting in better wetting of the surface and faster drying with a reduction in residues. NatraSense™ LF8 is Ecocert certified.

Stepan Company

STEPOSOL® MET-10U

STEPOSOL® MET-10U is a unique unsaturated di-substituted amide crafted from renewable sources through nobel prize-winning metathesis technology. With attributes like rapid soil-penetrating kinetics, excellent solvency, heat and hydrolytic stability, and low voc content, it finds its place in various applications, including agriculture and coatings.

Stepan Company

STEPANTEX® VL 90 A

STEPANTEX® VL 90 A stands as a diester fabric softener quaternary, delivering excellent softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste is applicable in household and industrial cleaners and finds a diverse range of applications, including metal cleaning and polishing compounds, cutting oils, textile auxiliaries, leather conditioners, water repellents, shoe polishes, emulsifiers, paper treatment, and clays.

Croda

Multitrope™ 1620

Multitrope™ 1620 is a biodegradable alkyl polysaccharide. This versatile surfactant and hydrotrope has excellent stability in highly alkaline solutions and is particularly effective in formulations with high electrolyte concentrations. Multitrope™ 1620 has applications which include automatic and hand dishwashing; hard surface cleaning; industrial and institutional cleaning; vehicle care.

Stepan Company

STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET

STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET presents a solution composed of steposol® met-10u, citrus terpenes, and emulsifiers, surpassing petroleum-based solvents in cleaning and solvency with minimal voc content and a bio-based source. It's applicable to various cleaner types, from home-market multi-surface cleaners to industrial cleaners.

Stepan Company

BIO-TERGE® PAS-8S

BIO-TERGE® PAS-8S is a low-foaming anionic surfactant with excellent coupling and wetting properties. Its versatility shines in formulating hi&i cleaners, covering areas like hard surface cleaning, carpet cleaning, machine dishwashing, and glass cleaning. Its compliance with the u.S. Epa safer choice program and cleangredients.Org adds to its appeal.

Solvay

Antarox® FM 33

Biodegradable non-ionic surfactant with good wetting power and low foaming characteristics.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeTERIC LP Sodium Lauriminodipropionate

DeTERIC LP Sodium Lauriminodipropionate is a versatile ingredient, finds application in various cleaning formulations. Its acid-stable and alkaline-stable features make it suitable for a range of acid and alkaline cleaners used in industrial and home care settings. It demonstrates effectiveness in aircraft cleaners, asphalt cleaners, automotive cleaners, and bathroom cleaners. The biodegradable nature of this ingredient is highlighted in bowl cleaners, and its color protection feature is beneficial in car wash formulations.

Stepan Company

MAKON® 10

MAKON® 10 is a high-active nonionic surfactant with applications in various fields, including agriculture, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textile applications, and paper deinking. It belongs to the category of nonylphenol ethoxylates and serves as an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. This product is kosher-certified.

Croda

Multitrope™ 810

Multitrope™ 810 is a cost-effective liquid anionic surfactant that serves as an excellent hydrotrope. It demonstrates compatibility with a wide range of surfactants. Multitrope™ 810 is especially beneficial in formulations with high pH levels or high electrolyte concentrations. Its applications encompass automatic and hand dishwashing, fabric and laundry care, hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and vehicle care.

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.

Galaxy™ MW 257

Galaxy™ MW 257 is also known as Laureth-4, which is a versatile cleaning ingredient that falls under the category of nonionic surfactants and emulsifiers in the fatty acid ethoxylates chemical family. This semi-solid ingredient is tailored for various applications in the HI&I (Household, Industrial, and Institutional) care markets.

Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

CITROFOL® BII

Citrate Esters smooth operators in personal care - have been on the market for decades and are well established in various applications. The pharmacological and ecological safety of citrate esters turns them to versatile ingredients in the personal care industry with excellent dermatological compatibility.The plasticising properties of CITROFOL® BII give nail lacquer improved elasticity and vaporization of solvent after application. Additionally the film is well protected against UV-light.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeCORE AFCI-45 Amine Free Corrosion Inhibitor

DeCORE AFCI-45 Amine Free Corrosion Inhibitor is a versatile solution with various applications. It finds use in both industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning and home care applications. This amine-free corrosion inhibitor is known for its superior corrosion inhibition features, including providing protection to metal surfaces and preventing rust discoloration. Notably, it is labeled as sustainable, making it a reliable choice for various cleaning and maintenance needs.

Colonial Chemical

Cola® Teric SC

Cola®Teric SC is a biodegradable amphoteric surfactant for cleaning applications at both high and low pH. This high-foaming hydrotrope provides superior cleaning performance over a majority of amphoteric surfactants. In addition to industrial and institutional cleaning, the mildness of Cola®Teric SC makes it a good fit for household and personal care applications.

Stepan Company

STEPOSOL® SB-W

STEPOSOL® SB-W derives from soybean oil and serves as a methyl ester. Its application spectrum covers uses like solvent-based degreasing, acting as a lubricating agent, and more. It's recognized as an eco-friendly substitute for solvents like d-limonene, naphtha, and mineral spirits.

Colonial Chemical

Cola® Det DEF-40

Cola® Det DEF-40 is an anionic/amido all purpose detergent concentrate that can be easily modified to produce a wide range of low cost high performance products for industrial and household use. Cola® Det DEF-40 is a biodegradable surfactant concentrate that offers maximum cleaning efficiency and excellent physical properties. It is 100% active content, clear and with a low solidification point.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeIONIC LF-EP-40 Alkoxylated Alcohol

DeIONIC LF-EP-40 Alkoxylated Alcohol, an alcohol alkoxylate, finds application in both I&I cleaning and home care scenarios. Ideal for acid and alkaline cleaners, as well as acid pickling, it proves versatile in bottle wash and car wash formulations. With strong detergency, low foaming attributes, and excellent wetting, it excels in hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, and metal cleaners.

Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

CITROFOL® BI

CITROFOL® BI (Tributyl citrate TBC) is a natural based universal floor-polish plasticiser for all coating-compatible floorings for such PVC, Lino, natural rubber and other special synthetic materials, as well as hard floors. CITROFOL® BI is registered as bio-preferred by the USDA.

Sasol

SAFOL 23E7 Ethoxylate

SAFOL 23E7 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from SAFOL 23 Alcohol and is ethoxylated to an average of seven moles of ethylene oxide. SAFOL 23E7 Ethoxylate is liquid at room temperature and essentially 100% active. The narrow range version of this ethoxylate, made using Sasol Chemicals' patented NOVEL catalyst technology, is also available.

Sasol

SAFOL 23E9 Ethoxylate

SAFOL 23E9 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from SAFOL 23 Alcohol and is ethoxylated to an average of nine moles of ethylene oxide. SAFOL 23E9 Ethoxylate is semi-solid to solid at room temperature and essentially 100% active. The narrow range version of this ethoxylate, made using Sasol Chemicals' patented NOVEL catalyst technology, is also available.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeTROPE CA-100 Corrosion Inhibitor & Hydrotrope

DeTROPE CA-100 is a low foaming, anhydrous, anionic mixed amine carboxylate. It is an excellent hydrotrope for use in aqueous and powdered alkaline systems. DeTROPE CA-100 is an effective corrosion inhibitor for aluminum and steel in aqueous systems above pH 7.0. For easier handling at colder temperatures, a 90% active version is available as DeTROPE CA-90.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeTERIC ODP-LF Sodium Octyliminodipropionate

DeTERIC ODP-LF Sodium Octyliminodipropionate is a versatile ingredient with applications in various home care and industrial cleaning formulations. Its acid-stable and alkaline-stable features make it suitable for use in acid and alkaline cleaners, including aircraft cleaners, aluminum cleaners, asphalt cleaners, and cleaning concentrates.

Solvay

Rhodafac® RA 600

Anti-wear additive for water-based MWF and oil lubricants. Soluble in water and mineral oil. Detergent hydro trope in liquid alkaline metal cleaners.

Burlington Chemical Co

BURCO® HCS-50NF

Burco® HCS-50NF is a high caustic stable, no foam, amphoteric surfactant that provides improved wetting and detergency to alkaline systems. It is recommended for food plant cleaners, brewery cleaners, metal finishing cleaners, bottle wash compounds, and industrial dish cleaners.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DePHOS H-66-872 Phosphate Ester Hydrotrope (Low Foam)

DePHOS H-66-872 Phosphate Ester Hydrotrope (Low Foam), is ideal for a range of applications. In industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning, it excels as an acid cleaner and pickling agent, showcasing remarkable stability in both alkaline and acidic environments. Home care applications benefit from the effectiveness of aluminum and asphalt cleaners.

Stepan Company

MAKON® NF-12

MAKON® NF-12 is a nonionic surfactant renowned for its low foaming characteristics and excellent wetting capabilities. Its versatility is evident in applications like mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting and scouring, and as an adjuvant for agricultural products.

Stepan Company

MAKON® OP-9

MAKON® OP-9 is a nonionic surfactant with versatile applications in agricultural, dilutable hard surface cleaners, and industrial formulations. It operates as an emulsifier, detergent, dispersant, and wetting agent, catering to a wide range of needs. Belonging to the chemical group of octyl phenol ethoxylates, its functions encompass acting as an emulsifier, an adjuvant, and a wetting agent. It's important to note that this product is also certified as kosher.

Stepan Company

STEPANTEX® CO-40

STEPANTEX® CO-40 is a castor oil ethoxylate renowned for its utility as a lubricating and emulsifying agent in metalworking applications. It finds application in various sectors, including body scrubs, body washes, dilutable and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners, kitchen cleaners, and textile applications, across markets such as home care, industrial products, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care.

Stepan Company

MAKON® NF-12 E

MAKON® NF-12 E is a nonionic surfactant valued for its low foaming properties and excellent wetting action. It's employed across applications like mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting and scouring, and as an adjuvant for agricultural products.

Stepan Company

STEPANQUAT® ML

STEPANQUAT® ML is a quaternary compound intended for use in hair conditioners, hair styling aids, creams, and lotions. Its functions include conditioning, static control, and emulsification for both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. It finds application across various markets including Food & Nutrition, Household, Industrial & Institutional Care, and Personal Care.

Sasol

SAFOL 23E3 Ethoxylate

SAFOL 23E3 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from SAFOL 23 Alcohol and is ethoxylated to an average of three moles of ethylene oxide. SAFOL 23E3 is liquid at room temperature and essentially 100% active. The narrow range version of this ethoxylate, made using Sasol Chemicals' patented NOVEL catalyst technology, is also available.

Sasol

ALFONIC TDA-6 Ethoxylate

ALFONIC TDA-6 Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from isotridecyl alcohol and ethoxylated to an average of six moles of ethylene oxide. ALFONIC TDA-6 appears as a liquid at room temperature and is essentially 100% active. The narrow range version of this ethoxylate, made using Sasol Chemicals' patented NOVEL catalyst technology, is also available.

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.

Galaxy™ MW 258

Galaxy™ MW 258 is also known as Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, is a liquid cleaning ingredient categorized as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier within the fatty acid ethoxylates chemical family. This versatile product is designed to cater to various applications in the HI&I (Household, Industrial, and Institutional) care sectors.

Ariix

Ariix Sodium Cumene Sulfonate 40% Liquid

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeTROPE SA-45 Sodium Alkanoate

DeTROPE SA-45 is a very low foaming, 45% active sodium alkanoate with multifunctional properties. An excellent hydrotrope and solubilizer for nonionics in a wide variety of cleaners and detergent products. It's also chlorine stable and well suited for mold and mildew cleaners, grout bleaching, laundry formulations, and industrial chlorinated-caustic cleaners.

Verdant Specialty Solutions

DeTROPE CA-90 Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminum

DeTROPE CA-90 is a 90% active, anionic, mixed amine carboxylate recommended for use as a low foaming hydrotrope in aqueous alkaline systems. It is also functions as a corrosion inhibitor for steel and aluminum in aqueous systems above pH 7.0. This product is 90% DeTROPE CA-100 and 10% DW, which reduces the solidification point to ~35F-40F, therefore making it easier to handle in cooler temperatures.