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VERSENE™ 100 Chelating Agent
Applications: Processing & Packaging, Oil, Gas & Mining, Paper & Pulp
Product Families: Functional Additives, Builders & Chelators, Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
End Uses: Cleaners, Descalers, Textiles
VERSENE™ 100 Chelating Agent is an aqueous solution of the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. Na4EDTA is the strongest, most versatile, and widely used chelant for controlling metal ions over a broad pH range in aqueous systems. It will not chelate monovalent metal ions such as sodium or potassium, but will chelate most multivalent metal ions (e.g., Fe, Cu, Mn, Ca, Mg, Zn) in a 1:1 molar ratio. The chelation reaction is virtually instantaneous in most cases. Calcium and other alkaline earth metals are most effectively chelated above pH 4. Na4EDTA chelates most transition metals below pH 12. VERSENE 100 is completely miscible with water, but is not soluble in organic systems. Na4EDTA is stable under widely varying conditions of temperature, acidity, alkalinity, and the presence of other chemicals. Na4EDTA is attached, however, by strong oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite bleach. In some applications, Na4EDTA can be reclaimed for reuse.
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DOWANOL™ DPnB Glycol Ether
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Product Families: Additives, Solvents & Carriers, Functional Additives
Chemical Family: Diols, Glycols, Ethers
End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating, Cleaners
DOWANOL™ DPnB glycol ether is a slow-evaporating, hydrophobic glycol ether with excellent surface tension-lowering ability and coalescing properties. DOWANOL™ DPnB is a relatively slow-evaporating solvent which is one of our most efficient coalescents in water-borne latex systems. DOWANOL™ DPnB glycol ether combines a number of properties that contribute to very high latex film quality: 1) high polymer plasticizing efficiency, 2) large molecular size and therefore greater polymer mobility contribution, 3) strong partitioning to the polymer phase, and 4) relatively slow evaporation rate. This product is compatible with many different resin types. DOWANOL™ DPnB glycol ether also provides excellent surface tension lowering ability, and is useful in cleaning products by itself or when blended with other products such as DOWANOL™ DPM glycol ether. Used alone in cold metal cleaning, DOWANOL™ DPnB glycol ether is a good solvent for removing oils and greases.
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Dow North America Monoethanolamine (MEA)
INCI Name: Ethanolamine
Applications: Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Textiles & Nonwovens, Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families: Additives, Functional Additives, Performance Additives
Chemical Family: Alcohols, Amines
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Cleaners, Detergents
DOW Monoethanolamine (MEA) offers abroad spectrum of application opportunities, primarily in detergents, textile finishing and wood treating. Other applications include use as “down hole” in oil well chemicals and in metal working to prevent corrosion, and as catalysts that promote stability during the reaction process in the manufacture of flexible and rigid urethane foams. Because MEA combines the properties of amines and alcohols, MEA exhibits the unique capability of undergoing reactions common to both groups. As an amine, MEA is mildly alkaline and react with acids to form salts or soaps. As an alcohol, MEA is hygroscopic and can be esterfied. Features & Benefits Detergents MEA imparts a reserve alkalinity to the laundry bath, which is essential to efficient cleaning. MEA is an effective oil and anti-redeposition agent. Textile Finishing MEA is used as reaction intermediates for the preparation of durable press fabric finishes and softeners. When reacted to form amine soaps, useful as scouring agents for wool and silk because of its low alkalinity. Because it is hygroscopic, MEA is used in the preparation of vat printing pastes. Wood Treating MEA is used in both alkaline copper quaternary(ACQ) and copper azole formulations for treating wood to improve its resistance to pests and decay. Both are arsenic-free alternatives to the phased- out CCA formulations.
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VERSENOL™ 120 Chelating Agent
Applications: Oil, Gas & Mining, Power, Water & Utilities, Refining & Gas Processing
Product Families: Functional Additives, Builders & Chelators, Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
End Uses: Cleaners, Descalers, Oil & Gas Applications
VERSENOL™ 120 Chelating Agent is an aqueous solution of the trisodium salt of N-(hydroxyethyl) ethylenediaminetriacetic acid. VERSENOL™ 120 has some unique properties that make it worth considering for use to control iron at pH 8-10, and under more acidic conditions (i.e., low pH) where other chelants are less soluble.
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TERGITOL™ 25R2 Surfactant
Applications: Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Oil, Gas & Mining, Paper & Pulp
Product Families: Additives, Surface Protective Additives, Soaps & Surfactants
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Cleaners, Paper & Pulp
This readily biodegradable ethylene oxide / propylene oxide reverse block copolymer delivers low foam, excellent solvency, chemical stability and reliable formulation performance in a variety of processes such as cleaning, paper processing, water treatment, and metal working fluids. It is readily miscible in water and can be used in combination with other surfactants in a wide range of aqueous formulations. Benefits Defoamer Dispersant Lubricant Readily biodegradable
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ECOSURF™ EH-3 Surfactant
Applications: Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Dish Care
Product Families: Soaps & Surfactants, Nonionic Surfactants, Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses: Automatic Dishwash, Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners
A water dispersible nonionic surfactant used in a wide variety of applications including hard surface and high performance cleaners, has superior wetting and excellent oily soil removal properties, rapid dissolution, no gel range and good rinseability. Benefits Superior wetting Excellent oily soil removal Rapid dissolution & good rinseability Low odor No gel range Outstanding formulation & handling properties Readily biodegradable
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DOWANOL™ TPM Glycol Ether
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Product Families: Solvents & Carriers, Esters & Ethers, Functional Additives
Chemical Family: Glycols, Ethers, Glycol Ethers
End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Hard Surface Cleaners, Household Cleaners
DOWANOL™ TPM glycol ether is a hydrophilic, slow-evaporating glycol ether with an excellent active solvency and coupling power. DOWANOL™ TPM glycol ether is an ideal choice when high polymer solvency and extended system residence time are required. It can maintain rheological properties over time in products such as stamp pads and ball point pen inks. Its high boiling and flash points make it an excellent choice for use in oven cleaners, and as a tailing solvent in high-solids, solvent-based coatings.
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TERGITOL™ L-64 Surfactant
Applications: Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Oil, Gas & Mining, Paper & Pulp
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Chemical Family: Polyols
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Cleaners, Household Cleaners
Nonionic surfactant that has good wetting ability, a high degree of detergency, and low foam characteristics. It is readily miscible in water and can be used in combination with other surfactants in a wide range of aqueous formulations. It is an exceptional high temperature foam control agent due to its inverse water solubility and low foam characteristics. It is used in such processes as fermentation, food processing, adhesives, paper processing, and metal working products. It is also used as a rinse aid, an emulsifier in latex paints, adhesives, and a component of sanitizing solutions. It provides high thermal and chemical stability with good detergency and rinseability. It can also be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations. Benefits High-temperature foam control High thermal & chemical stability Good steric stabilization Good detergency Good wetting Rinseability
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DOWANOL™ DPM Glycol Ether
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Flooring & Surfaces
Product Families: Additives, Solvents & Carriers, Functional Additives
Chemical Family: Glycols, Ethers, Glycol Ethers
End Uses: Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating, Flexography Ink
DOWANOL™ DPM glycol ether is a mid-to slow evaporating solvent. This hydrophilic solvent has 100% water solubility and is ideally suited as a coupling agent in a wide range of solvent systems. DOWANOL™ DPM glycol ether has a higher flash point than DOWANOL™ PM glycol ether making it easier to handle, store, and ship. Often incorporated into latex emulsion coatings DOWANOL™ DPM glycol ether can be used to prevent shocking (coagulation of emulsion) when hydrophobic solvents are used. More broadly, its hydrophilic nature makes it an ideal coupling aid in water reducible coatings, and cleaning applications. DOWANOL™ DPM glycol ether’s intermediate evaporation rate allow it to be used in a potentially wider range of systems than many other solvents.
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Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ Solvent
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Building Materials
Product Families: Additives, Solvents & Carriers, Functional Additives
Chemical Family: Glycols, Ethers, Glycol Ethers
End Uses: Primer, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating
Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ glycol ether is a fast-evaporating glycol ether with an excellent balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic character; excellent active solvency and coupling properties. Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ is a very versatile solvent product with a good balance of many different properties. With a nearly equal balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic character, Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ glycol ether provides excellent performance in coatings, cleaners, and many other types of products. It is one of our fastest evaporating glycol ethers. Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ glycol ether is compatible with a wide range of resin types, and it also offers 100% water solubility.
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Butyl CARBITOL™ Solvent
Applications: Building Envelope, Textiles & Nonwovens, Building & Construction
Product Families: Additives, Solvents & Carriers, Functional Additives
Chemical Family: Glycols, Ethers, Glycol Ethers
End Uses: Waterborne Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Solventborne Ink
Butyl CARBITOL™ is a slow-evaporating, hydrophilic glycol ether with excellent coalescing and coupling power. Butyl CARBITOL™ glycol ether can be considered a slower-evaporating analog of Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ glycol ether. It can be used in combination with Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ glycol ether to lower the evaporation rate and increase the hydrophobicity of the solvent package. In addition, Butyl CARBITOL™ glycol ether offers 100% water solubility.
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Dow North America Triethanolamine (TEA)
INCI Name: Triethanolamine
Applications: Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Textiles & Nonwovens, Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families: Additives, Functional Additives, Performance Additives
Chemical Family: Alcohols, Amines
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Cleaners, Detergents
DOW Triethanolamine (TEA) offers a broad spectrum of application opportunities, primarily in detergents and textile finishing. Other applications include use as intermediates in concrete additives and adhesive, rubber, agricultural and photographic chemicals; use as a component of cement grinding aids; use as “down hole” in oil well chemicals and in metalworking to prevent corrosion; and use as catalysts that promote stability during the reaction process in the manufacture of flexible and rigid urethane foams. Because TEA combines the properties of amines and alcohols, TEA exhibits the unique capability of undergoing reactions common to both groups. As an amine, TEA is mildly alkaline and reacts with acids to form salts or soaps. As an alcohol, TEA is hygroscopic and can be esterfied. Features & Benefits Detergents TEA imparts a reserve alkalinity to the laundry bath, which is essential to efficient cleaning. TEA is an effective oil and anti-redeposition agent. Textile Finishing TEA is used as reaction intermediates for the preparation of durable press fabric finishes and softeners. When reacted to form amine soaps, useful as scouring agents for wool and silk because of its low alkalinity. Because it is hygroscopic, TEA is used in the preparation of vat printing pastes. TEA is also useful in making acetate rayon dyes.
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ACUSOL™ 845
Applications: Home Care, Laundry & Fabric Care
Product Families: Functional Additives, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Performance Additives
Chemical Family: Methacrylates, Acrylics & Acrylates, Polycarboxylates
End Uses: Fabric Cleaners, Liquid Laundry Detergents
ACUSOL™ 845 Dispersant Polymer is a novel anti-graying polymeric technology which offers improved secondary cleaning (anti-redeposition) of clay and oily soils versus conventional polyacrylates. ACUSOL™ 845 Dispersant Polymer is designed to work particularly well in systems with rheology modifiers that may otherwise reduce the secondary cleaning performance. Features & Benefits As an emulsion/co-terpolymer, ACUSOL™ 845 Dispersant Polymer is compatible in a wide range of concentrated liquid laundry systems and can be used in formulations developed to meet specific regional needs and preferences. Dispersing properties - this polymer is a very good dispersant for soils and will help to prevent their redeposition on surfaces. As an emulsion co/terpolymer, ACUSOL™ 845 Dispersant Polymer also contributes added viscosity to high surfactant systems, there by allowing a reduction in the amount of rheology modifier required to achieve the desired flow properties in liquid laundry products. Anti-graying performance in liquid laundry formulations containing from 14% to 28% surfactant content. ACUSOL™ 845 Dispersant Polymer can be used at low use levels (0.5%) and still demonstrate an excellent ability to maintain whiteness on multiple types of fabrics including natural fibers, synthetics and blends.
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ACUSOL™ 588 Dispersant
Applications: Home Care, Dish Care
Product Families: Functional Additives, Builders & Chelators, Performance Additives
Chemical Family: Sulfonates, Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives, Acrylics & Acrylates
End Uses: Automatic Dishwash
A detergent polymer shows exceptional calcium polyphosphate dispersing properties in dishwashing detergent formulations and Gypsum Components. Features & Benefits Safe and easy-to-handle liquid and easy to formulate (wide range of alkalinity level, bleach stable, excellent surfactant compatibility) Effective dispersant for a wide choice of formulations Very good filming inhibition on glasses and dishes Excellent inhibition of crystal growth and dispersion of precipitates in the cleaning bath Prevents the redeposition of soil onto the fabric or hard surface, lime soap encrustation in liquid laundry products containing fatty acid soaps Highly effective in maintaining whiteness and providing lime soap dispersion for liquid laundry detergents Reduced fabric harshness/fabric encrustation
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ECOSURF™ EH-14 90% Surfactant
Applications: Textiles & Nonwovens, Home & Institutional, Textile Manufacturing
Product Families: Soaps & Surfactants, Nonionic Surfactants, Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Alcohol Alkoxylates
End Uses: Hard Surface Cleaners, Metal Cleaners
A water soluble, biodegradable nonionic surfactant with low odor used in hard surface cleaners, metal cleaners, high performance cleaners, industrial processing/manufacturing, and agricultural formulations; offers superior wetting and excellent oily soil removal properties, rapid dissolution, and good rinseability. Benefits Excellent Wetting Rapid dissolution Low Odor Excellent Oily Soil Removal Outstanding Formulation & Handling Properties Readily Biodegradable
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TERGITOL™ L-61 Surfactant
Applications: Processing & Packaging, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Oil, Gas & Mining
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Foam Control
Chemical Family: Diols, Glycols, Polyols
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Automatic Dishwash, Cleaners
Nonionic surfactant, efficient foam control agent because of its low foam characteristics, inverse water solubility, high thermal and chemical stability, with good steric stabilization. It is used in foam control processes such as fermentation of monosodium glutamate, lactic and citric acids; food processing; food washing; water treatment; and metal working products. Low surface tension makes it a particularly efficient rinse aid and low foam wetting agent in auto dish detergents, industrial and institutional cleaning, and in cleaning-place (CIP) applications such as food, dairy, and brewery cleaning. It can be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations. Benefits Efficient foam control agent Wetting agent High thermal & chemical stability Good steric stabilization Easily rinsed from surfaced
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TERGITOL™ 15-S-9 Surfactant
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Building Materials
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Surface Protective Additives
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses: Powder Coating, Primer, Varnishes
A secondary alcohol ethoxylate, nonionic surfactant used in applications such as high performance cleaners and agrochemicals. It is readily biodegradable, excellent wetting ability and non-APE based. The product shows good wetting and oil emulsion stabilization. Benefits Superior detergency Rapid dissolution & good rinseability Low odor Narrow gel range Excellent formulation & handling properties Readily biodegradable (OECD 301E)
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TRITON™ H-66 Surfactant
Applications: Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Paper & Pulp, Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families: Additives, Performance Additives, Surface Protective Additives
Chemical Family: Phosphorous-based Compounds, Phosphate Esters, Chemical Mixtures & Blends
End Uses: Metalworking Fluids, Cleaners, Detergents
Anionic surfactant for use as a solubilizer for surfactants into low/moderately built detergents; providing stability acidic and alkaline conditions, while also being a hydrotrope, and readily biodegradable. Benefits Hydrotrope Stable in acidic & alkaline conditions Uniquely effective with low foam surfactants Readily biodegradable
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TERGITOL™ 15-S-7 Surfactant
Applications: Coatings & Finishes, Building Envelope, Building Materials
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Surface Protective Additives
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses: Powder Coating, Primer, Varnishes
A secondary alcohol ethoxylate that is readily biodegradable, excellent wetting ability and non-APE based. It can be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations. Benefits Superior wetting & rinseability Excellent formulation & handling properties Low odor Narrow gel range
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ECOSURF™ EH-6 Surfactant
Applications: Building Envelope, Building Materials, Parts & Components
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Soaps & Surfactants
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses: Primer, Varnishes, Automatic Dishwash
A water soluble biodegradable nonionic surfactant with low odor used in applications such as paints and coatings, pulp and paper, agrochemicals, hard surface cleaners, high performance cleaners, and textiles. It can also be used for oil drilling and production additives. Benefits Superior wetting Excellent oily soil removal Rapid dissolution & good rinseability Low odor No gel range Outstanding formulation & handling properties Readily biodegradable
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ECOSURF™ EH-9 Surfactant
Applications: Building Envelope, Building Materials, Parts & Components
Product Families: Additives, Dispersing & Wetting Additives, Soaps & Surfactants
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses: Primer, Varnishes, Automatic Dishwash
A water soluble, biodegradable nonionic surfactant with low odor used in applications such as paints and coatings, pulp and paper, agrochemicals, hard surface cleaners, high performance cleaners, and textiles; offers superior wetting and excellent oily soil removal properties, rapid dissolution, no gel range and good rinseability. It can also be used for oil drilling and production additives. Benefits Superior wetting Excellent oily soil removal Rapid dissolution & good rinseability Low odor No gel range Outstanding formulation & handling properties Readily biodegradable
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ACUSOL™ 445N
Applications: Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Dish Care
Product Families: Functional Additives, Performance Additives, Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Polycarboxylates
End Uses: Automatic Dishwash, Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners
ACUSOL™ 445N Detergent Polymer is a homopolymer of acrylic acid with an optimized molecular weight to be used in different applications such as: liquid fabric wash, laundry additives, industrial and institutional detergents. Features & Benefits ACUSOL™ 445N Detergent Polymer is a key ingredient in household, institutional and industrial cleaners and laundry detergents. By using this polymer, the detergent manufacturers will enjoy the following advantages: Inhibition of crystal growth, thus reducing precipitation of carbonates phosphates or silicates. Dispersion of precipitates in the cleaning bath to avoid settling and scaling on surfaces and fibers. Improvement of filming maintenance by soil dispersion, which minimize organic components deposition on glass and dish wares. Increase of bleach stability especially in chlorinated formulations by binding heavy metals which destabilize chlorine species through catalytic reactions. Use in medium alkaline to very alkaline formulations, due to high solubility of ACUSOL™ 445N Detergent Polymer in caustic products. Caustics should be added slowly to a water premix containing polymer to avoid high pH gradients. Reduces the redeposition of clay sink onto the fabric or hard surface by keeping the particles suspended in the wash bath.