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T-Det® A 1216-9

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T-Det® A 1216-9 is a solid, anhydrous surfactant produced by the reaction of a C12-16 linear alcohol with nine moles of ethylene oxide. Due to its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify, it is effectively used in applications such as textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soil removal, firefighting, and industrial, institutional, and household cleaning.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Detergency - an excellent detergent for textile fabrics and nonporous hard surfaces. Its exceptional wetting, dispersing, emulsifying and solubilizing properties enable it to be used alone or in combination with the usual builders. This product may typically be found in hard surface cleaners and laundry detergent formulations.
  • Dispersing - very useful in dispersing and suspending a variety of solids such carbon black, clay, color pigments and soil.
  • Wetting agent - a superior wetting and rewetting agent for general applications like dust settling, corrosion inhibition, metal cleaning and pickling.

Properties

Physical Form
Compatible with
Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Salts, Acidic media, Alkaline media
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity99.0%
Flash Pointmin. 290°FPensky Martens Closed-Cup
pH (5% Aqueous)5 - 7
Cloud Point (1% Aqueous)approx. 175°F
Pour Point90 - 100°F

Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling Information

It should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents, since the mixture of these compounds with organic compounds could potentially be explosive.