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EcoSense(TM) 1200 Surfactant - Personal Care Grade

This 100% vegetable-based, readily biodegradable surfactant that provides sensory benefits to shampoos, facial washes, body washes/shower gels and hand soap formulations. It offers broad compatibility with other common Personal Care ingredients and is preservative free. This has an excellent environmental profile and ECOCERT by Cosmos. Features & Benefits Mild Produces moderate to high stable foam Compatible with broad range of surfactants and polymers, including cationic ingredients 100% vegetable origin Solvent-free Self-preserved Low eco-toxicity and toxicity Readily biodegradable

Brand: EcoSense(TM) (10 products)

INCI Name: Lauryl Glucoside

Chemical Name: D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10-16-alkyl glycosides

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Biodegradable, Buy Now, CMR Substances-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Organic, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Vegetarian

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Baby Care Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Applications
  • Shampoo
  • Body wash
  • Bubble bath
  • Hand and facial cleanser
  • Liquid and bar soap
  • Conditioner
  • Baby wipes

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Odor
Compares to standard
Soluble in
Water, Concentrated electrolyte solutions
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absence of C. Albicans (in 1g)Pass-TM-4020
Absence of Gram Negative Bacteria (in 1g)Pass-TM-4020
Absence of S. Aureus (in 1g)Pass-TM-4020
Active Material50.0 - 52.0wt%ASTM D1353
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100CFU/gTM-4020
Ash Contentmax. 3%Supplier
Colormax. 50HazenGB/T 3143
pH (10% in Water)11.5 - 12.5-ASTM E70
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.07 - 1.11-ASTM D891
Viscosity (at 25°C, RV DVII spindle 6, speed 30 rpm)12000 - 18000cPASTM D2196
Water Content48.0 - 50.0wt%-
Pour Point6°C
Viscocity (at 40°C)4000cSt
Density (at 40°C)1.09g/mL
Flash Pointmin. 100°CASTM6 D93 (Closed cup)⁶
CMC³74.3
HLB Value²11 - 13
Cloud Point¹min. 100
Solubility and Compatibility
  • Soluble in water
  • Soluble in concentrated electrolyte solutions
  • Chemically stable in the presence of acids, bases and salts
  • Compatible with anionic, amphoteric, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants
Notes

1. Cloud point: °C, 1% aqueous
2. HLB range: < 10 w/o emulsifier, > 10 o/w emulsifier
3. Critical micellization concentration: ppm at 25°C
4. Surface tension: dynes/cm at 0.1% actives, 25°C
5. Form at 25°C
6. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Limitations

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Safety & Health

Product Stewardship

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Customer Notice

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Storage & Handling

Handling Precautions

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Disposal Considerations

Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.

It is the user's responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Coating Materials Technical Representative for more information.

Usable Life and Storage

The product has the tendency to build viscosity, and crystallization may occur at storage temperatures below 35°C. If stored at temperatures below 35°C, the product can be heated
and stired until uniform before use. For convenience of handling and long-term storage in tanks, protect from frost and store at 35–40°C.