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EcoSense(TM) 3000 Surfactant - Personal Care Grade

A plant-based, readily biodegradable nonionic surfactant that produces moderate to high stable foam for use in bath, shower & hygiene applications. ECOSENSE™ 3000 Surfactant is naturally derived per ISO 16128 and non-GMO. The product is suitable for use in Vegan, Halal, Kosher beauty products. 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: Decyl Glucoside

Chemical Name: Capryl Glucoside

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

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

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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. 3wt%GB/T 19464
pH (10% in Water)11.5 - 12.5-ASTM E70
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Pour Point-18°C
Vapor Pressure (at 40°C)400cSt
Cloud Point¹min. 100
Density (at 25°C)1.1g/mL
Surface Tension⁴29.1
CMC³50.1
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. Critical micellization concentration: ppm at 25°C.
3. Surface tension: dynes/cm at 0.1% actives.
4. Form at 25°C. 
5. 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

Health and Environmental Information

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specialists available in each area.

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Customer Notice

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quality to ensure that Dow products are not used in ways for which they are not intended or tested. Dow personnel are available to answer your questions and to provide reasonable
technical support. Dow product literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted prior to use of Dow products. Curent safety data sheets are available from Dow.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Handling Precautions

Product Safety Information Required for Safe Use is not Included in this Document. Before Handling, Read Product and Safety Data Sheets and Container Labels for Safe Use, Physical and Health Hazard Information. The Safety Data Sheet is Available on The Dow Website at Dow.Com, or from Your Dow Sales Application Engineer, or Distributor, or by Calling Dow Customer Service..

Usable Life and Storage

This product should not be stored at temperatures below 15°C or above 40°C. If crystallization or sedimentation occurs when stored at temperatures below 15°C, the product should be heated and stired until uniform before use..

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 Technical Representative
for more information.