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T-Det® A 138 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 8 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants, and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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.
  • 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
Moles EO8.0
HLB Value12.5
Activity99.5%
Cloud Point (1% Aqueous)approx. 111°F
pH (1% Aqueous)5 - 7
Flash Pointmin. 290°FPensky Martens Closed-Cup
Pour Point50.0°F

Regulatory & Compliance

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.