Products

T-Det® A 267 NR is a fatty alcohol ethoxylate made with Harcros's patented narrow range ethoxylation technology. Its cloud point and solubility make it ideal for hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, and all-purpose cleaners. It has a tendency to gel on contact with water, making it behave similarly to other alcohol ethoxylates. It is a hazy, white liquid.

T-Det® A 1-9 is a non-ionic surfactant designed for hard surface cleaner formulations. This product is effective in targeting higher HLB soils, and when combined with lower HLB surfactants, it creates an excellent blend for the formulation of broad-range cleaners.

T-Det® A 1315 is a surface active agent used in various applications such as textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soils, fire fighting, industrial, institutional, and household cleaners. It is known for its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify. This agent is produced by the reaction of iso-tridecyl alcohol with 15 moles of ethylene oxide.

H-Sil® SC-C8 is a high-molecular-weight silicone polyether that imparts low surface tension to formulated products. It helps promote wetting and surface activity and is an effective additive to both cosmetic formulations and household products. This product is stable in most formulations when used up to 5% and is an excellent co-surfactant for use in hair-care shampoos and conditioners. In skin care products, it is an effective emollient and humectant.

T-Det® A 91 424 EPO is a non-ionic surfactant with superior wetting. This readily biodegradable surfactant has outstanding formulation and handling properties, rapid dissolution, and good rinseability. The product has a pale yellow liquid appearance, a low odor, low free alcohol content, and excellent oily soil removal characteristics.

T-Det® A 138-9 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 8 moles of ethylene oxide at 90% active. It has a nonionic structure, making it compatible with anionic surfactants and stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® LF 505 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant that is soluble in water at temperatures below its cloud point. Additionally, it is soluble in polar solvents such as alcohols and glycol ethers, as well as in aromatic solvents like xylene, toluene, and benzene. It is designed for low-foaming applications such as rinse aids, metal cleaners, cold phosphate cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.

H-Sil® EM 1060 is a 60% active, nonionic emulsion of 10,000 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used as-is or diluted with water to form a stable emulsion letdown. It is effective as a release agent for rubber, plastic, and shell metals in foundry applications. This product has additional applications in leather care, textiles, surface lubrication, surface protection, and gloss improvement.

T-Det® A 1312 is a non-ionic surfactant that is produced through the reaction of iso-tridecyl alcohol with 12 moles of ethylene oxide. This product can be used in a variety of applications, including textiles, metal degreasing, and household cleaners, due to its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify effectively.

T-Det® A 1-3 is a nonionic surfactant intended for hard surface cleaner formulations. It can be used with high HLB surfactants to tackle low HLB soils and is effective in formulating broad-range cleaners. It appears as a clear to slight hazy liquid.

T-Det® A 139 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 9 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.

H-Sil® STS is a low-molecular-weight, nonionic silicone surfactant that imparts low surface tension to formulated household and agricultural products. It improves the wetting and detergency of neutral household cleaning detergents and degreasers on hard surfaces. This product will improve the wetting, spreading, and penetration of agricultural chemicals and is an additive for use in pesticide products or as a tank-mix adjuvant. It can achieve surface tensions of 22 m/M with rates as low as 0.01% in aqueous-based agriculture and coating formulas, thus improving spreading across a variety of surfaces. This product is exempt from tolerance under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) for agricultural uses.

T-Det® A 1-73B is a specifically formulated surfactant that is designed for the formulation of easy-to-use hard surface cleaners and other broad-range cleaners. It appears as a clear to slightly hazy liquid and has a hydroxyl value of 124 - 143 mgKOH/g.

T-Det® A 1-5 is a nonionic surfactant that is ideal for hard surface cleaner formulations. With its mid-level HLB, it can be used as a standalone surfactant. It appears as a clear to slightly hazy liquid and has a hydroxyl value of 137 - 150 mgKOH/g.

T-Mulz® T9PE is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline formulations and hard surface cleaners. It may also be used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product also functions as a hydrotrope and is capable of coupling silicates, phosphates, and carbonates into alkaline mixtures. The added benefits of this product are that it provides detergency and improved wetting power to the formulation. It finds application in agricultural tank mix additives as fertilizer-water conditioner formulations.

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.

T-Mulz® 66H is the potassium salt of an aromatic phosphate ester. It exhibits good solubility in highly alkaline liquid formulations and functions as an efficient hydrotrope for coupling nonionic surfactants into alkaline systems while simultaneously adding detergency and wetting properties. This product is recommended for use in heavy-duty liquid detergents, all-purpose hard surface cleaners, dry cleaning fluids, agricultural formulations, and textile products.

H-Sil® SQ is a proprietary cationic polymer made from natural oils and reactive silanes. This product is an excellent repellant for water- and oil-based soils and stains. Its applications include window cleaners, hard surface protectants, wood, stone, masonry, and almost any other hard or porous surface. This product is an excellent final rinse polymer for automatic car washes. It is highly hydrophobic, repels water (it beads up), and has a glossy, slick finish. Prototype formulas are available.

T-Det® A 1-7 is a non-ionic surfactant designed for hard surface cleaner formulations. It can be used in combination with higher HLB surfactants to effectively target low HLB soils, resulting in the formulation of broad-range cleaners. It appears as a clear to slight hazy liquid.

T-Det® LF 416 is a low-foaming, nonionic surfactant that is soluble in water at temperatures below its cloud point. It is also soluble in polar solvents such as alcohols and glycol ethers, as well as in aromatic solvents like xylene, toluene, and benzene. This surfactant is designed for low-foaming applications, including rinse aids, metal cleaners, cold phosphate cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.

T-Det® A 136 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic surfactants and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Mulz® P-4LF is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners and hard surface detergents. This product is excellent for metal cleaner formulations due to its low foaming characteristic. This clear, yellow, viscous liquid has a surface tension (0.05% aqueous) of 70 dynes/cm.

T-Mulz® D6PE is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline formulations and hard surface cleaners. It may also be used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product functions as a hydrotrope and is capable of coupling silicates, phosphates, and carbonates into alkaline mixtures. The added benefits of this product are that it provides detergency and improved wetting power to the formulation.

H-Sil® SC C20-23 is a high-molecular-weight, nonionic silicone surfactant that has multifunctional properties in a wide range of applications. In hard surface cleaners, this product imparts low surface tensions and improved oily soil emulsification. This product is a water-soluble substantive additive to automobile surface cleaning formulas, and it imparts gloss and surface break for improved drying. It is an effective water-soluble mold-release agent that will allow easy rinsing for paintable mold-release products. This product is non-toxic and has a very low irritation profile for the skin and eyes. Prototype formulas and use recommendations are available from your Harcros representative.

H-Sil® EM-FS-50 is a fluorosilicone-in-water emulsion that uses nonionic emulsifiers. This unique emulsion is specially formulated for hard surface polishes. The fluoro portion of the molecule adds protection from greasy and waterborne soils, and the silicone portion provides gloss and additional protection from outdoor elements. It is an excellent product for formulating spray-on and wipe-off transportation polishes and protectants.

T-Det® A 133 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 3 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.

Cola®Teric CBS-HP is a glycerin-free amphoteric surfactant with outstanding surface activity and compatibility. It works well with cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactants, maintaining stability over a broad pH range. In industrial applications, it remains stable in various conditions and disperses lime soap excellently. This mild detergent stabilizes foam and builds viscosity without processing aids or preservatives. Cola®Teric CBS-HP offers formulators flexibility and delivers extra clarity in formulations.

Cola®Det KC-40 is a premium quality potassium cocoate soap known for its excellent flash foam, color, and low odor. Biodegradable and made from natural and renewable resources, it is preservative-free, making it ideal for natural formulations, including high-lathering soaps and cost-effective cleansers.

Cola®Teric 2C is a coco imidazoline-derived dicarboxylic acid amphoteric. It is one of the mildest amphoteric surfactants in its class, providing a moderate lather and cleansing without removing dermal lipids from the skin, resulting in a rich conditioning effect. Stable over a wide pH range, it is useful for institutional cleaners and may be used as the sole surfactant in commercial products such as moist wipes.

Cola®Det COCO is a highly concentrated, green, mild surfactant blend, with each surfactant derived from vegetable sources. It exhibits low irritation and creates a high, thick, creamy foam. Formulations with Cola®Det COCO leave a soft, lubricious feel on hair and skin after rinsing. Ideal for personal care products, this blend foams well, easily builds viscosity, and contains only "coco" surfactants. It is useful in a wide variety of personal care and household products, offering strong and rapid viscosity response with sodium chloride, even at low concentrations. Cola®Det COCO is a USDA Biopreferred Product.

Cola®Det OKC-40 is ideal for formulators seeking organic certification who plan to label their products as “Made with Organic…” in compliance with the National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205). Derived from 70% or greater raw ingredients, Cola®Det OKC-40 meets Certified Organic requirements. This premium quality potassium cocoate soap exhibits excellent flash foam, color, and low odor. Biodegradable, made from natural and renewable resources, and preservative-free, it is perfect for natural formulations, including high lathering soaps and cost-effective cleansers.

Glucodet™ G22 is a preservative free, nonionic solution of decyl octyl polyglucosides. It can be used as the primary surfactant or used with other surfactants to improve foam, solubilization and stability in a wide variety of caustic, neutral or acidic formulations. Glucodet™ G22 is ideally suited for hard surface cleaning applications. It has excellent builder compatibility and coupling properties which give the formulator greater flexibility. Glucodet™ G22 is made from renewable raw materials and is readily biodegradable. It is very mild and low in toxicity.

Glucodet™ G42N is a preservative free, nonionic solution of alkyl polyglucosides. It can be used as the primary surfactant or used with other surfactants to improve foam, solubilization or stability in a wide variety of caustic, neutral or acidic formulations. It is self-preserved due to a high pH level which causes a hazy appearance. This haziness will disappear once neutralized. If the final formulation has a neutral pH it should be preserved in a suitable way. Glucodet™ G42N is made from renewable raw materials and is readily biodegradable. It is very mild and low in toxicity.

Glucodet™ G42 is a preservative free, nonionic solution of alkyl polyglucosides. It can be used as the primary surfactant or used with other surfactants to improve foam, solubilization or stability in a wide variety of caustic, neutral or acidic formulations. It is self-preserved due to a high pH level which causes a hazy appearance. This haziness will disappear once neutralized. If the final formulation has a neutral pH it should be preserved in a suitable way. Glucodet™ G42 is made from renewable raw materials and is readily biodegradable. It is very mild and low in toxicity.

Glucodet™ G21 is a preservative-free, nonionic solution of decyl octyl polyglucosides. It can be used as the primary surfactant or used with other surfactants to improve foam, solubilization or stability in a wide variety of caustic, neutral or acidic formulations. It is self-preserved due to the high pH level which causes a hazy appearance. This haziness will disappear once neutralized. If the final formulation has a neutral pH it should be preserved in a suitable way. Glucodet™ G21 is made from renewable raw materials and is readily biodegradable. It is very mild and low in toxicity.

Glucodet™ G62 is a preservative free, nonionic solution of alkyl polyglucosides. It can be used as the primary surfactant or used with other surfactants to improve foam, solubilization or stability in a wide variety of formulations. It is ideally suited for laundry applications that require soil removal, emulsification and detergency. Glucodet™ G62 is made from renewable raw materials and is readily biodegradable. It is very mild and low in toxicity.