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XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER(TM) PMX- 200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt) to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

POLYSTEP® TD-9 PE is an ethoxylated phosphate ester, serving as both an emulsifier and a post-additive in paints and coatings. This surfactant is categorized as a kosher-certified product, aligning with kosher dietary laws. Its versatile applications include the manufacturing of latex, offering benefits in terms of emulsification and performance.

STEPAN® C-42 stands as a fatty acid-based methyl ester that finds its significance across a diverse array of agricultural applications. It belongs to the chemical group of methyl esters and functions as a solvent, adjuvant, and carrier. Its versatile usage encompasses concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), industrial applications, microemulsions (me), oil dispersants (od), oil in water emulsions (ew), solvents, suspoemulsions (se), and tank mix adjuvants. Noteworthy attributes include its bio-based nature, kosher certification, derivation from natural sources, and being plant-derived.

SULFONIC 100 serves as an emulsifier intermediate for detergents in household, cleaner, and agricultural formulations. It can form both water-soluble and oil-soluble salts, offering flexibility in tailoring sulfonates to specific properties. Its utility extends to applications like drilling foamers, acid-catalyzed reactions, and catalysts in aqueous systems.

STEPSPERSE® 71 is a pigment dispersant designed for preparing colorants in waterborne architectural coating applications. This anionic polymeric dispersant is effective with both organic and inorganic pigments, ensuring good compatibility in formulations. It is available as a 30-35% active, aqueous-based dispersant.

POLYSTEP® TD-507 is a nonionic surfactant capable of working alongside anionic surfactants to produce latexes. It's also post-added to improve mechanical stability and application formulations after latex formation. Available as a 70% active liquid solution, it offers potential as an ape (alkylphenol ethoxylates)-free alternative.

POLYSTEP® A-16 is an anionic surfactant employed in latex manufacture, compatible with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. In combination with nonionic surfactants like polystep® f-6, it complements styrene-butadiene. In acrylic latexes, it pairs with higher nonionic surfactants such as polystep® f-9. It finds relevance in vinyl acetate latexes, especially those rich in protective colloid, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions.

POLYSTEP® A-15/30K holds significance in latex manufacture, particularly with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. Its exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability makes it a reliable choice for latex production within the emulsion polymerization market. Its application finds its place in latex manufacturing.

STEPWET® DOS 50NC is an anionic surfactant able to provide very good wetting properties for aqueous systems. It enables the reduction of surface tension to extremely low levels. It is suitable for emulsion polymerization as a primary emulsifier and/or post-additive to latex, as well as a paint additive for coatings.

POLYSTEP® B-19PS is a highly ethoxylated anionic surfactant that provides good freeze-thaw stability along with mechanical stability for use in the manufacture of latex. This surfactant provides steric and electrostatic barriers between latex particles. POLYSTEP® B-19PS. The product functions as an emulsifier.

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.

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.

POLYSTEP® A-18-S is an economical and versatile biodegradable surfactant supplied at a high ph. It finds use in the manufacture of vinyl chloride latex, acrylics, and styrene acrylic latexes. It exhibits better hydrolytic stability than sls (sodium lauryl sulfate) and performs effectively at low levels.

STEPFAC™ 8181 stands as an ethoxylated phosphate ester that holds significance across a variety of agricultural applications. It belongs to the chemical group of ethoxylated phosphate esters and phosphate esters, functioning as a dispersant, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. Its application scope encompasses capsule suspensions (cs), concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), fumigants, metalworking cleaners, microemulsions (me), oil dispersants (od), oil in water emulsions (ew), soluble liquids (sl), suspension concentrates (sc), suspoemulsions (se), and tank mix adjuvants.

POLYSTEP® A-16-22 serves as an anionic surfactant with a primary focus on latex production. Its effectiveness shines, particularly when used in conjunction with vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride. Its use extends to the manufacture of styrene butadiene rubber (sbr) and styrene acrylic latexes.

POLYSTEP® TD-189 is a nonionic surfactant from the alcohol ethoxylates category, specifically tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates. It serves as an emulsifier in latex manufacturing, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions, ultimately producing high-quality latex materials. Kosher certification assures compliance with dietary requirements.

MAKON® 25R2 stands as a notable nonionic reverse EO/PO block copolymer, prized for its swift-breaking, low foaming, and defoaming capabilities. Its versatility extends across a spectrum of industries where its unique properties find diverse applications and contribute to enhanced performance and efficiency.

STEPSPERSE® 61 is a voc-free, high-performance polymeric dispersant and wetting agent for waterborne formulations. It is highly effective for dispersing and stabilizing organic pigments and carbon black. Dispersions prepared with STEPSPERSE® 61 exhibit excellent compatibility with various resin systems with a minimal impact on coating properties.

POLYSTEP® A-16-17 is a branched sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate with a central role as an emulsifier in latex production. Its kosher certification underlines its alignment with dietary needs. In the domain of emulsion polymerization, it supports the creation and stability of latex emulsions, resulting in the production of high-quality latex-based products.

POLYSTEP® TSP-16PE30 is a tristyrylphenol phosphate ester that functions as an emulsifier and post-addition additive in the realm of paints and coatings. With kosher certification, it adheres to dietary requirements. This surfactant is used in the manufacturing of latex, specifically emulsion polymerization. Its dual functions encompass emulsification facilitation and performance enhancement for paints and coatings.

POLYSTEP® OP-9 PE is an octylphenol ethoxylate phosphate ester used as an emulsifier and post-additive in paints and coatings, especially in emulsion polymerization processes. It is also kosher certified. This product is relevant to the industrial market and applicable processes such as emulsion polymerization and latex manufacturing.

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.

POLYSTEP® OPA is an anionic surfactant with effective wetting and low foaming properties, finds application in latex manufacture. Belonging to the sulfonates chemical group and certified kosher, it serves markets like emulsion polymerization and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its application focuses on latex manufacturing.

POLYSTEP® B-27 is an anionic surfactant, contributes to latex manufacturing as an emulsifier. Falling under the alkyl phenol ether sulfates nonyl phenol ethoxylate sulfates chemical group, it holds kosher certification and caters to markets such as emulsion polymerization, home care, institutional cleaning, and industrial cleaning.

POLYSTEP® B-7 is an anionic surfactant utilized in latex production. Notably, it enhances water resistance, making it valuable in various polymer systems, particularly styrene-butadiene or vinyl chloride. This surfactant's benefits extend to the manufacture of fine-particle-size acrylics and styrene-acrylics, often leading to improved water resistance.

POLYSTEP® J-927 is a surfactant blend designed for use in emulsion polymerization and as an additive in latex manufacturing, with a focus on acrylics and vinyl acrylics that have a high concentration of acrylic monomer. It plays a pivotal role in achieving desired polymerization processes and latex properties within the emulsion polymerization market.

POLYSTEP® B-11 stands as an anionic surfactant, predominantly employed in latex manufacturing. Its efficacy is evident in latex particle size control, and it extends its value to various agricultural applications. It is particularly effective in systems involving vinyl chloride and styrene-butadiene emulsions.

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.

POLYSTEP® C-OP3S is an anionic surfactant that plays a pivotal role in enhancing mechanical and freeze-thaw stability within latex systems. It also assists in controlling latex particle size and functions as an emulsifier across a variety of systems, particularly those involving vinyl acetate copolymers. It contributes to the mechanical and freeze-thaw stability of latex systems.

STEPAN® C-65 is a fatty acid-based methyl ester that can be used as either solvents or cosolvents, crop oils, or carrier oils in agricultural applications. STEPAN® C-65 is approved for use as an inert ingredient under u.S. Epa 40 cfr 180.910. The product is kosher-certified.

POLYSTEP® B-430S is an anionic surfactant boasting excellent freeze-thaw and mechanical stability, along with effective particle size control. Its significance lies in the manufacture of latexes, serving as a suitable alternative to ape surfactants. It has the added distinction of being kosher certified.

POLYSTEP® P-12 offers a phosphate ester composition that contributes to particle size control, low coagulum, shear stability, and freeze-thaw stability in coating production. It serves as an emulsifier, commonly found in latex additives and manufacture. Notably, it holds a kosher certification.

STEPANOL® EHS is an anionic surfactant known for its exceptional wetting and penetration properties. It falls under the chemical group of alkyl sulfates and effectively functions as a latex frothing agent, catering to markets like emulsion polymerization, home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its applications include bathroom cleaners, fabric pre-treaters, and both dilutable and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners.

STEPAN® C-25 is a fatty acid-based methyl ester that finds utility across various agricultural applications. It belongs to the chemical group of methyl esters and primarily functions as both a solvent and an adjuvant. Its application spectrum encompasses concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), industrial applications, microemulsions (me), oil-in-water emulsions (ew), solvents, suspoemulsions (se), and tank mix adjuvants. Notably, this product carries the attributes of being bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, and plant-derived.

STEPAN-MILD® SL3-BA is a 30% active disodium salt of a 3-mole ethoxylated lauryl sulfosuccinate. It stands as a mild cleansing agent that finds its way into shampoos, hand soaps, baby shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing products, creams, lotions, and even the manufacture of latexes.