Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Product Attributes
Galaxy 100 is a non-ionic surface active agent, mainly used as viscosity booster and foam stabilizer. It provides excellent viscosity building and foam stabilization in anionic surfactant based systems such as shampoos, hand washes and body cleansers. It is also widely used as a lather stabilizer for laundry and dish wash detergents.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Product Applications
Galaxy 100 finds applications in various products. It is used for wide range of applications such as:
- In shampoos as foam and viscosity booster
- In bathing bars (syndet and combi-bars), body wash, liquid soap, shower gels, etc.
- In textile auxiliaries as a scouring agent
- A rust inhibitor, latex stabilizer, in anti-static compounds, as a water proofing formulationingredient and as a wax and resin additive
- In laundry and dish wash detergents as a foam stabilizer for Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates and as an alternative to amine oxides
- In pharmaceutical and agricultural preparations as a water-in-oil emulsifier
- It helps in solubilizing perfumes
Properties
- Appearance
- Waxy flakes off - white to pale yellow
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Chemical Formula | R-CO-NH-CH₂CH₂OH | — | — |
| Color (5 ¼” cell, Y+R, 25% solution in chloroform) | max. 15 | Lovibond | — |
| pH (10% in distilled water) | 8.0 - 10.5 | — | — |
| Free Amine (as MEA) | max. 1.0 | % by mass | — |
| Free Fatty Acid (as lauric acid) | max. 0.5 | % by mass | — |
| Melting Point | 68 - 72 | °C | — |
| Combined (amine as MEA) | min. 23.2 | % by mass | — |
| Purity (Mol. wt. 255) | min. 96.5 | % by mass | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 1.0 | % by mass | — |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Galaxy 100 is available in 25 kg paper bags with HDPE liner. Total of 480 bags palletized i.e. 12 MT or 500 bags non-palletized i.e. 12.5 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Storage & Handling Information
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at below 30°C away from moisture, direct heat and sunlight.
- In the original sealed condition when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least two years.
- Drop in pH is possible over prolonged storage. In case of drop in pH, it is safe to use the material as long as the pH is > 8.0.
- Once the bag is opened, use the product preferably within a week.
- If stored at higher temperature, the product may melt and come out of the bags.
- During storage, to avoid lumping, do not stack more than 8 bags (non - palletized) one above the other, and for palletized, place single pallet on ground or in rack.