Products in Cleaning Aids

STEOL® CS-270 is a concentrated 70% active flowable paste comprising 2-mol sodium laureth sulfate. Its versatile application includes detergents, dishwashers, laundry products, shampoos, bath products, liquid hand soaps, and industrial cleaners. This anionic surfactant excels in producing foam regardless of water hardness, with skin irritation properties being minimal. It is also beneficial as an additive and scouring agent in textile and agricultural applications.

MAKON® TD-12 is a nonionic surfactant that finds its place in a wide array of agricultural formulations. Serving as both an hlb variable and fulfilling roles in emulsification, adjuvant, and wetting, it is certified kosher. Its application spans areas like capsule suspensions (cs), concentrated emulsions (ew), dry cleaning, and emulsifiable concentrates (ec) within the agricultural solutions, home care, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

STEPWET® DOS 70-EA is a high-quality wetting agent designed for use in aqueous systems and mineral dispersions. It offers strong emulsifying properties, particularly for creating oil-in-water emulsions. Due to these emulsifying capabilities, it finds applications in various fields, including emulsion polymerization and agricultural applications. This product is manufactured in North America, which can be an important consideration for customers seeking local sourcing and support. Its emulsifying and wetting properties make it valuable for industries that require effective dispersion of oil-based substances within water-based systems, as well as enhanced wetting of surfaces for improved coverage and performance.

BIO-SOFT® N23-5 is a c12-13 linear alcohol ethoxylate that provides moderate wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. With a low hlb, this product can be used in textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

STEPFAC™ 8175 functions as an acid phosphate ester hydrotrope in nonionic surfactant-based alkali cleaners and excels in high-electrolyte systems. STEPFAC™ 8175's applications span agriculture, metalworking, and textiles, with roles encompassing dispersing, emulsifying, adjuvant functions, and acting as a wetting agent.

MAKON® L64 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer displaying low foaming, good detergency, and water solubility. Its range of applications spans household, industrial, institutional, agriculture, paints and coatings, metalworking, pulp and paper, and textiles. Its suitability is evident in laundry, floor cleaning, food processing, rinse aids, pulp and paper, and agricultural pesticide formulations. It also maintains a low ash content, consistent with other products in the makon® line.

BIO-SOFT® 411-E is an anionic surfactant catering to applications in degreasers, laundry pre-spotters, and other i&i (industrial and institutional) cleaners. It falls under the alkyl benzene sulfonates sulfonates chemical group and serves functions as a dispersant, emulsifier, and adjuvant. The product is certified kosher.

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.

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.

BIO-SOFT® N1-7 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate delivering fast wetting, moderate to high foam, emulsification abilities, and effective detergency. Its application spans laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing, ensuring environmental and safety compliance.

BIO-SOFT® N23-3 is a c12-13 linear alcohol ethoxylate that provides moderate wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. With a low hlb, this product can be used in textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

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.

BIO-SOFT® EC-600 is a nonionic surfactant blend featuring an hlb (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of 10.6. This versatile surfactant finds use in wetting, emulsification, and as a degreasing booster within industrial cleaners, detergents, and paint additives. One of its notable features is its comparison to np-6 (nonylphenol ethoxylate), where bio-soft® n-600 exhibits rapid wetting properties. It effectively replaces nonylphenol ethoxylates as a more environmentally friendly option. Furthermore, it aligns with the standards set by the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen, and its inclusion on cleangredients underscores its commitment to sustainable formulations.

POLYSTEP® B-29 is an anionic surfactant that plays a crucial role in latex manufacturing with its alkyl sulfate chemical group. This product is suitable for industrial foaming applications and holds kosher certification, serving the emulsion polymerization, home care, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

MAKON® 17R4 stands as a nonionic reverse eo/po block copolymer that exhibits fast-breaking, low foaming, defoaming properties, and strong detergency. Its applicability spans numerous markets, from industrial and institutional to pulp and paper and textiles. It can be utilized in metalworking fluids, dispersants, industrial lubricants, agricultural pesticide formulations, and low foaming detergents. Like other products in the makon® line, it is a low ash product.

MERPOL® HCS is a versatile nonionic surfactant that acts as a wetting agent and emulsifier, with applications in textile and paper manufacturing. Part of the specialty ethoxylates chemical group, it specifically excels as a pigment dispersant. Its scope includes the home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets for uses like textile scouring and treatment.

MAKON® UD-6 is a c11 branched alcohol ethoxylate with good emulsification properties across a wide hlb range. As a degreaser, it suits various hard surface cleaning tasks, laundry cleaning, and acting as a functional additive for wetting. Its compliance with the u.S. Epa safer choice program and clean ingredients ensures its adherence to environmental and safety standards.

BIO-SOFT® N25-12 is a c12-15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with moderate wetting and moderate foam. It also provides emulsification, detergency, and excellent wetting. It can be used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

BIO-SOFT® N25-9 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, offering emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. Its high cloud point promotes formulation clarity. This product is commonly used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications.

NINOL® C-5 is a liquid nonionic surfactant categorized as a peg-6 coconut dea amide with properties that enhance foam and viscosity. It plays a role in personal care products like shampoos and bath products and extends its utility to industrial applications, including composite processing.

NINATE® 401-A offers a 60% active non-aqueous calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate composition. This anionic surfactant's role involves partnering with nonionic surfactants to form effective emulsifier systems, making it a valuable asset in a range of agricultural formulations. Additionally, it has relevance in hi&i oil- and solvent-based systems.

MAKON® 14 functions as a high-active nonionic surfactant with diverse applications, including agricultural applications, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textiles, and paper deinking. MAKON® 14's roles encompass being an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. The product holds kosher certification.

STEPANQUAT® 885 is categorized as a quaternary compound, serves as a deodorizing and odor-controlling agent in hard surface applications such as hard surface cleaners (dilutable and ready-to-use) and kitchen cleaners. It is geared towards the home care and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

BIO-SOFT® N-901 is a nonionic surfactant blend with an hlb of 12, making it a remarkable cleaner and detergent for hi&i applications. Its degreasing capabilities render it suitable for heavy-duty cleaning tasks. Additionally, it can function as an np-9 replacement. This product aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program’s surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

BIO-SOFT® EN8-90 is a nonionic surfactant recognized for its moderate and stable foam properties, along with high detergency. Its broad consumer product applications benefit from its effectiveness at low concentrations. It excels in warm and hot water applications, additionally functioning as a dyeing assistant, emulsifier, and wetting agent.

BIO-SOFT® D-62 LT presents as a 55% active slurry that includes the sodium salt of linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. It excels in high foaming, fast wetting, and emulsification properties, making it suitable for cleaning formulations requiring foam. It aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.Org, akin to bio-soft® d-40.

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.

BIO-SOFT® EC-639 is a nonionic surfactant providing stability in aqueous acidic and alkaline solutions, moderate and stable foam, and high detergency. It aligns well with laundry, household, institutional, and industrial hard surface cleaners. The surfactant adheres to the u.S. Epa safer choice surfactant screen and cleangredients listing.

STEOL® CA-460 is a 60% active synthetic 3-mole ammonium laureth sulfate renowned for its excellent foaming and foam stability properties. This anionic surfactant, containing ethanol, maintains clarity and fluidity at room temperature. Its applications encompass liquid laundry detergents, car and truck washes, dishwashers, industrial foaming, scouring, leveling, and coupling in textile and metalworking applications.

STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA PCK is a liquid anionic surfactant that provides excellent foaming and was designed for higher viscosity formulations. It is utilized in a variety of personal care, household detergent formulations, and textile applications. This product meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.Org.

MAKON® L61 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer known for its low foaming, defoaming, and water-in-oil emulsification attributes. Its versatility spans markets like household, industrial, institutional, agriculture, paints and coatings, metalworking, and textiles. It finds usage in areas such as defoaming, metal cleaning, spray washing, warewashing, general-purpose cleaning, textile wetting and scouring, agricultural adjuvants, and non-foaming emulsions. It is another product within the makon® line, featuring low ash content.

MAKON® UD-7 is a c11 branched alcohol ethoxylate suitable for institutional and industrial laundry, as well as various hard surface cleaning applications. It acts as a fragrance solubilizer and wetting agent. Its branched structure allows it to serve as a replacement for tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates and nonylphenol ethoxylates, avoiding gel phase formation in water.

BIO-SOFT® N25-7 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate boasting fast wetting, excellent detergent, and emulsification attributes. Its low interfacial tension and low cmc make it particularly suitable for laundry detergents and prespotters, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It adheres to the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

STEPFAC™ 8181 PT3K is a 100% active potassium-neutralized salt of an alkyl polyethoxyethanol phosphate ester, serving as a dispersant in oil-based systems and as a compatibility agent in high-electrolyte aqueous systems. Classified within the chemical group of ethoxylated phosphate esters, its functions span dispersant, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent roles.

MAKON® TD-18 is a nonionic surfactant utilized in a wide range of agricultural formulations. It can be employed as an hlb (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) variable and falls within the category of alcohol etheroxylates and tridecyl alcohol etheroxylates. Its functions encompass being an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. This product is kosher-certified.

STEPWET® DOS 70-PG stands out as an exceptional wetting agent, showcasing impressive performance even at low concentrations in mineral dispersions and aqueous systems. It boasts multiple functions, such as being a latex frothing agent, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent, with particular effectiveness in emulsifying oil-in-water emulsions in the emulsion polymerization, textile, and agricultural industries.