CrystaSense™ Sapphire

1 of 9 products in this brand
CrystaSense™ Sapphire enables targeted delivery of thickened surfactant formulations in a sprayable format. The innovative 'Spray & Stick' technology delivers enhanced soil removal due to improved surface contact time with no loss in gloss on treated surfaces. It functions as alkaline stable and rheology modifier.

Functions: Viscosity Modifier

End Uses: Alkaline Cleaners, Bathroom Cleaners, Glass Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Kitchen Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Tile Cleaners

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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • Thickener for aqueous alkaline formulations
  • Increased surface contact time
  • Enhanced soil removal
  • Less rinsing required
  • Thickening with surfactants
  • Fast processing times
  • Good suspending properties
Spray & Stick

Innovative technology to improve surface contact time and enhance soil removal

Satisfies consumer demands:

  • Predictable dosing
  • Quick and easy to apply
  • Better soil removal
  • Effortless cleaning

This means less time spent on the cleaning regime to accommodate for busier lifestyles

Summary

‘Spray & Stick’ technology

  • Excellent shear thinning properties
  • Targeted delivery from sprayable systems
  • Improved surface contact time
  • Effortless cleaning efficiency

No decrease in surface gloss and no residues left behind

  • Excellent for cleaning high gloss surfaces

Exceptional suspension properties

  • Eye catching formulations
  • Suspension of performance boosting additives possible

Applications & Uses

Markets
I&I Cleaning Applications
Suspension Properties

Suspended beads were used to display the thickening efficiency of the formulation containing:

  • 2% NatraSense AG-810
  • 2% CrystaSense Sapphire RT 40˚C

Beads still suspended after 4 weeks when stored at both room temperature and 40˚C

Eye-catching formulations with endless possibilities

  • Microencapsulated fragrances
  • Surface modification additives

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Effect on Gloss

Gloss testing:

  • Tiles cleaned with 3 degreaser formulations
  • Once dry gloss measurements taken using an x-rite glossmeter

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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America