Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Blending Recommendations
Due to the solubility characteristics of the gellants used in the Synergel product lines the critical factors that impact the stability of the gels or the success of the finished products are:
- The order of the other chemicals being added to the formula
- Mixing time
- Mixing temperature
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Application Method
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Coating Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Order of Addition for Other Chemicals Being Added to the Formulations
The rule of thumb for adding chemicals to the gel is to always add the ingredients with the least polarity first. If the formula contains the same base oil as the gel, it should be added first. Polar materials tend to break down the gel network so they should be added last. The following is the order generally followed:
- Mineral Oil, Hydrocarbons, Waxes
- Fatty Esters and Fatty Alcohols
- Emulsifiers
- Silicones
- Essential Oils
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Technical Details & Test Data
- Mixing Time
Generally, the blend is complete when no lumps are visible, the blend has a smooth texture, a consistent viscosity at the appropriate temperature, and the blend does not immediately separate once the mixing stops.
- Heating Incorporation of Finished Product Ingredients Recommendations
- The viscosity range of the Synergel directly affects the ease at which ingredients are incorporated. Higher viscosity products may require more heat while lower viscosity products may require less heat.
- The recommended heating/incorporation temperature of these solvent based Synergel products is 65° - 75 °C. This recommendation is based on the lower flash points of the substrate or base material being used.
- Cleaning Equipment Recommendations
- Allow the vessel to drain while warm.
- Mineral oil may be heated and added to the vessel to wash out the remaining product.