Products in Surface Care: Hydrotrope

BTC Europe GmbH APG 325 UP is an aqueous solution of alkyl polyglucosides based on synthetic fatty alcohol C9 - C11. It is a nonionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant that combines the formulation ease of typical nonionics with the foam characteristics of anionics. Unpreserved and carrying the Safer Choice designation, APG® 325 UP provides excellent detergency and stability benefits in various cleaning products, exhibiting superior wetting, dispersing, and interfacial tension reduction properties for increased soil removal, especially on hard surfaces.

STEPANATE® SCS-40-E is a product that serves as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant in heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, dishwashing detergents, and applications within the oil field and metalworking sectors. It is kosher-certified and serves markets including home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning.

ALPHA-STEP® MC-48 is an anionic surfactant derived from oleochemicals, serving as a hydrotrope for solubilizing highly active systems. It exhibits favorable performance in hard water conditions, showcasing tolerance and lime soap dispersing ability. It is a readily soluble liquid with a ph range of 4 to 9, finding applications in household and industrial products.

STEPANATE® AXS is an anionic surfactant providing hydrotropic/solubilizing and coupling properties. It is used in light-duty cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, and dishwashing detergents. STEPANATE® AXS can also be used in agricultural and industrial textile applications. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPANATE® SXS is an anionic surfactant that functions as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant. Its applications span liquid detergents, heavy-duty cleaning products, wax stripping formulations, dishwashing detergents, and textile applications. It adheres to the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

STEPANATE® SXS-30 is an anionic surfactant that serves in various capacities, including liquid detergent, heavy-duty cleaning, wax stripping, dishwashing detergent formulations, and textile applications. Its roles encompass functioning as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant. The product has been certified as kosher.

STEPANATE® SCS-40 is a versatile solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant that is applicable in heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, dishwashing detergents, and the oil field and metalworking sectors. Holding kosher certification, it serves the home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

STEPANATE® SCS takes on multiple roles as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant. It's used in various applications, including heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, dishwashing detergents, and metalworking. Its chemical group belongs to hydrotropic sulfonates, and it holds kosher certification.

STEPANATE® SPCS 40 is an anionic surfactant specifically designed for use in liquid detergents, heavy-duty cleaning agents, wax stripping formulations, and dishwashing detergents. It functions as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant. Belonging to the chemical group of hydrotropic sulfonates, this product is kosher-certified.

STEPANATE® SXS-E is an anionic surfactant employed in liquid detergents, heavy-duty cleaning products, wax stripping formulations, and dishwashing detergents. It acts as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant. This product belongs to the chemical group of hydrotropic sulfonates, serving roles as an emulsifier, adjuvant, and hydrotrope. It's important to note that this product is also kosher-certified.

APG® 325N is a liquid product composed of alkyl polyglycosides derived from synthetic C9-C11 fatty alcohol and dissolved in water. It is a liquid product of approximately 50% concentration and has high primary cleaning, excellent gloss retention (low to no streak) and excellent plastic compatibility.

Glucopon® 425 N is a mid-chain APG surfactant with moderate hydrotrope ability and high foam with good primary cleaning properties that is 100% derived from renewable resources. It has excellent gloss retention, low to no streaking, and excellent plastic compatibility, and won't damage even floor finishes. Furthermore, it is stable at high alkaline conditions and is an excellent option for wetting, although a defoamer may need to be used.

Texapon® 842 UP is a highly effective hydrotrope, available as a 40% liquid. It is up to 8 times more efficient than SXS in some systems and has moderate foam that dissipates quickly. It is listed on the Safer Choice list.

Deriphat® 160 C is an amphoteric surfactant for cleaners sold as a 30% liquid with very good foaming power in both hard and soft water. It is stable over a broad pH range, allowing it to be used in both acidic and alkaline formulations. DERIPHAT® 160 C can be combined with cationic surfactants, which are often used as bactericides for disinfectants. Additionally, it is a strong hydrotrope with excellent water solubility over a broad pH range, even when high electrolyte concentrations are present. DERIPHAT® 160 C is also compatible with other common nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants, although it is insoluble in water in the pH range of 2.4 to 4.2. It is also listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List.

Glucopon® 225 DK is a 70% liquid short-chain APG available as a hydrotrope. It provides high foam with good primary cleaning, is unbleached and supplied as a dark liquid, and is 100% derived from renewable resources. It is very mild to the skin and can synergistically reduce the skin irritation caused by anionic surfactants while also providing excellent gloss retention with little to no streaking and excellent plastic compatibility. It is listed on the EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List, approved for direct release to the environment, and contains no biocide for preservation.

Lankropol 4500 is a Sodium di-(2-EH) sulfosuccinate in ethanol/water.

Witconate NAS 88 sodium octane sulfonate is a low foaming hydrotrope, efficient degreaser and wetting agent for many applications. It is direct release, bleach stable and DFE approved. Listed on CleanGredients and Safer Choice.

AG 6202 is a low foaming alkyl glucoside, non-ionic surfactant, based on a short chain fatty alcohol and glucose.

Berol SurfBoost AD15 is an amide ethoxylate.

Berol Nexxt is a high-performance non-quat hydrotrope with cosurfactant properties that enhance cleaning and improve the stability of formulated products in hard surface and laundry applications. It is a clear liquid that is soluble in ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and water.

AG 6206 is a low foaming alkyl glucoside, non-ionic surfactant, based on a short chain fatty alcohol and glucose.

Alcosperse 747 is a patented hydrophobically modified copolymer designed for use in detergent and cleaning formulations. It can be used as a pigment dispersant in acrylic emulsion-based paint formulations to deliver efficient, reliable color production. It is especially effective for dispersing water-resistant pigments, clays and carbon black. It is an excellent choice for acrylic emulsion-based paint formulations. Alcosperse 747 Benefits Excellent pigment dispersion Outstanding color acceptance Good hydrophobic properties Watermark-resistant performance Long shelf life Alcosperse 747 Features VOC-free Low molecular weight Easy to handle and incorporate into formulations Good storage stability

AG 6210 is a non-ionic surfactant, alkyl glucoside. It is based on a blend of short chain fatty alcohols and glucose. AG 6210 soluble in water and propylene glycol and dispersible in 2-propanol. It can be used as a: Corrosion inhibitor Dispersing agent Foam booster Degreaser

Petro S Powder is a table in high and low pH, coupling/dispersing agents.

Berol R648 PO is a cationic surfactant consisting of alkyl polyglycol ether ammonium methyl chloride.

Berol R648 NG is a cationic surfactant consisting of alkyl polyglycol ether ammonium methyl chloride. Berol R648 NG is an excellent hydrotrope and degreasing booster, effective at very low concentrations. An industry-leading and readily biodegradable cosurfactant, the unique chemistry of Berol R648 NG upgrades the cleaning performance of your formulations ranging from household cleaners to the most demanding industrial degreasers.

Ampholak YJH-40 is a low-foaming, salt-free octyliminodipropionate that is alkaline-stable with good alkali tolerance. Ampholak YJH 40 is typically used in detergents, shampoos, and other cleaners.

Ampholak YCE is an amine based salt-free amphoteric of propionate type. It is salt free, alkaline stable, and offers good alkali tolerance. It is used in a range of applications, including industrial fluids/lubricants and household/industrial cleaning.

Ampholak XCE is a non-label amphoteric surfactant hydrotrope and foamer.

T-Mulz® 844 is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners, textiles in yarn lubricants, and wet processing. This product is used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance and as a hydrotrope that provides detergency, wetting, and coupling properties.

T-Mulz® 844 M is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners, yarn lubricants, and wet processing. It demonstrates excellent salt tolerance, especially under alkaline conditions. This product also functions well as a hydrotrope and can couple solvent, electrolyte, and surfactant mixtures. Additional benefits of using T-Mulz® 844 M include improved wetting and detergency. This product also finds application as a primary emulsion polymerization surfactant and is well suited to acrylic latexes.

T-Mulz® 734-2 KS is the potassium salt of an organic phosphate ester that is designed for use in alkaline cleaners and concentrated electrolyte solutions. It improves salt tolerance and functions as a hydrotrope. This product serves as a coupling agent in conjunction with other surfactants to clarify formulations that might otherwise be inhomogeneous. It also has the ability to improve a formula€™s wetting ability and detergency.

T-Mulz® 810 is an alcohol-based phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners, yarn lubricants, and concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product is also used as a hydrotrope that provides detergency, wetting, and coupling. It is compatible with both anionic and nonionic surfactants.

T-Mulz® D6PE is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline formulations and hard surface cleaners. It may also be used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product functions as a hydrotrope and is capable of coupling silicates, phosphates, and carbonates into alkaline mixtures. The added benefits of this product are that it provides detergency and improved wetting power to the formulation.

T-Mulz® 66H is the potassium salt of an aromatic phosphate ester. It exhibits good solubility in highly alkaline liquid formulations and functions as an efficient hydrotrope for coupling nonionic surfactants into alkaline systems while simultaneously adding detergency and wetting properties. This product is recommended for use in heavy-duty liquid detergents, all-purpose hard surface cleaners, dry cleaning fluids, agricultural formulations, and textile products.