Products in Cleaning Ingredients

STEPANTEX® VM 85 G is a cationic surfactant suited for the formulation of household and industrial fabric softeners from 3% viscous to 20% fluid-active concentrations. This ester quat can also be used in many other applications, such as metal cleaning and polishing compounds, cutting oils, textile auxiliaries, leather conditioners, water repellents, shoe polishes, emulsifiers, paper treatment, and clays.

MAKON® TD-9 is a versatile nonionic surfactant that finds applications in diverse agricultural formulations and industrial contexts. Its kosher-certified status and role as an hlb variable make it a suitable choice for agricultural solutions, home care, and institutional and industrial cleaning, targeting applications like capsule suspensions (cs), concentrated emulsions (ew), and more.

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.

STEPANTEX® ST-90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary that excels in providing softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. It's suitable for household and institutional fabric softeners, as well as textile softening additives, with the capacity to create formulations ranging from 3% to 20% solid dispersions.

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.

STEPANOL® AM-CIT/MIT is an ammonium lauryl sulfate preserved with cit/mit, providing foaming and viscosity-building properties. Suitable for personal care and household cleaning, this bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, and plant-derived product serves markets like home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, personal care, and vehicle care.

BTC® 8358 is a quaternary that can be formulated into a variety of applications, similar to btc® 824. This product is kosher-certified and finds application in algaecides, deodorizers, disinfectants, fungicides, preservatives, sanitizers, and water treatment. It serves the antimicrobial market as well as the home care, institutional, and industrial cleaning sectors.

BTC® 1010 is a quaternary for formulation into antimicrobial products used in a variety of institutional and industrial cleaning applications, water treatment applications, gas and oil drilling muds and packer fluids, gas and oil recovery injection water systems, gas and oil fracturing fluid systems, and wood preservatives. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPFAC™ 8182 is a phosphate ester used in high electrolyte systems. It can be used as a compatibility agent in liquid fertilizer systems. It is a phosphate ester of an alkyl polyethoxyethanol and is typically used in high electrolyte systems. They can be used as compatibility agents in liquid fertilizer systems. They can also be incorporated into many emulsifier blends.

BTC® 776 is a quaternary for formulation into a wide variety of institutional and industrial cleaning applications, including water treatment, gas and oil drilling muds and packer fluids, gas and oil recovery injection water systems, gas and oil fracturing fluid systems, and wood preservation. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPANTEX® CO-36 is a castor oil ethoxylate that functions as a lubricating and emulsifying agent within the scope of metalworking applications. Its chemical group is linked to castor oil ethoxylates, and it fulfills the functions of an emulsifier and solubilizer.

STEPANTEX® FS 40851 can be used in fabric softener formulations. This ingredient can be used in cold mix processing formulations.

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.

STEPANQUAT® 1010 is a quaternary compound with a specific role in deodorization and odor control, especially in dilutable hard surface cleaners. Belonging to the quaternary compound chemical group, it serves markets like home care and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its application extends to hard surface cleaners (dilutable and ready-to-use) and kitchen cleaners.

STEOL® KA-460 emerges as an anionic surfactant recognized for its impressive wetting, foaming, and detergency attributes. It's a suitable candidate for incorporation into liquid dishwashing detergents, laundry detergents, textile detergents, industrial cleaners, and car and truck wash applications. The product bears kosher certification.

AMPHOSOL® DM is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from c12–14 alkyl dimethyl amine. It acts as a primary or secondary surfactant, boosting foam, enhancing viscosity, and providing antistatic properties. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems, making it suitable for a range of personal care products, including bubble baths, shampoos, hand soaps, and pet care items. Additionally, it finds application in liquid dishwashing formulations. An rspo mass balance-certified version of this product is also available.

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.

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-TERGE® AS-40 CG-K is an anionic surfactant produced through continuous sulfonation of alpha-olefins using stepan's falling film process. It's an ideal ingredient for personal care formulations like hand soap, shampoo, facial cleanser, and body wash. Additionally, it's found in hard surface all-purpose cleaning and textile scouring products.

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.

BIO-TERGE® AS-40A is a benzoic acid preserved alpha-olefin sulfonate. This anionic surfactant provides excellent viscosity, foam characteristics, and mildness. It is an ideal surfactant for use in a variety of hi&i cleaning and personal care applications. The product is sulfate-free.

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.

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.

STEOL® 23-2S.70 CP is a 70% active alcohol ether sulfate. It is an anionic surfactant that can be used in a variety of cleaning applications in household, industrial, and institutional settings. It can also be used in personal care and cleansing applications.

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.

STEOL® CS-460 ULTRA is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. STEOL CS-460 ULTRA is a high active ether sulfate that is easier to handle than regular ether sulfates due to its lower viscosity. STEOL CS- 460 ULTRA is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, nonionic, and alkaline builders.

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.

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.

IGEPAL CA-720 serves as a nonionic surfactant, finding application across various phases of detergent compounding and aqueous processing in industries like textiles, paper, industrial metal cleaning, acid cleaning, floor cleaning, detergent sanitization, and waterless hand cleaning. It's classified within the chemical group of octyl phenol ethoxylates.

STEOL® CS-270 C is a high-active, concentrated paste at 70% activity level. This 2-mole sodium laureth sulfate functions effectively across various applications, including detergents, dishwashers, laundry products, shampoos, bath products, liquid hand soaps, and industrial cleaners. Its robust foaming capacity remains consistent irrespective of water hardness, and its low skin irritation properties are noteworthy. Furthermore, it is suitable as an additive and scouring agent in textile and agricultural applications.

MAKON® TD-8 is a versatile nonionic surfactant with applications across a range of agricultural formulations and industrial uses. It serves as an adjustable hlb variable and belongs to the chemical group of alcohol ethoxylates, specifically tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates. Its functions include acting as an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. Notably, this product holds kosher certification.

STEOL® CS-230 HA is an anionic surfactant boasting remarkable foam generation regardless of water hardness, coupled with low skin irritation potential. This 2-mole sodium laureth sulfate, produced in europe, is preserved with excess alkalinity, offering flexibility in preservative selection for final formulations, especially suited for mild cleansing and baby products.

STEPANOL® AM 30-KE is an ammonium lauryl sulfate product produced in europe and preserved with cit or mit. It's recognized for excellent foam and viscosity attributes, finding applications in liquid hand soaps, bath products, detergents, carpet and upholstery cleaners, offset printing, and textiles.

MAKON® NF-5 stands as a nonionic surfactant, providing excellent wetting and low foaming traits. Its utility is broad, spanning mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting, and scouring, as well as an additive for agricultural products.

STEPANOL® WAT-K is an anionic surfactant with excellent foam and viscosity characteristics. It can be used in shampoos, bubble baths, liquid hand soaps, liquid dishwashing detergents, and liquid laundry detergents. It provides formulations with a dense, creamy foam. It is bio-based, kosher certified, naturally derived, and plant-derived.

STEOL® CS-230 PCK is a low-active, 2-mol sodium laureth sulfate preserved with cit or mit. It delivers mildness alongside excellent foaming and viscosity responses. This surfactant is readily utilized in formulations ranging from shampoos and body washes to bath products and hand soaps, especially when enhanced viscosities are sought.