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Lanphos TEP4K

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Lanphos TEP4K is a phosphate ester manufactured using polyphosphoric acid resulting in a product that is predominantly mono-ester. The main advantage of a phosphate ester over a conventional anionic is it’s excellent stability in high concentration of acid, alkali and electrolyte. Lanphos TEP4K is supplied in neutral form as a potassium salt and behaves as a hydrotrope for the solubilisation of both anionic and nonionic surfactants into high concentration of electrolyte.

Functions: Hydrotrope

Chemical Family: Organophosphates, Phosphate Esters, Phosphorous-based Compounds

Labeling Claims: Foreign matter-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65

End Uses: Alkaline Cleaners, Automatic Dishwash, Bottle Wash, Carpet Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Leather Cleaner, Metal Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Textile Detergents

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family

    Organophosphates,

    Phosphate Esters,

    Phosphorous-based Compounds

    Chemical Name

    Aryl Ether Phosphate (Potassium Salt)

    Cleaning Ingredients Functions

    Hydrotrope

    CAS No.
    36863-52-2
    Technologies

    Cleaning Ingredients

    Product Families

    Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

    Wetting & Dispersion Aids

    Composition
    • Aryl ether phosphate (potassium salt)
    • Phenol + 4EO Phosphate Ester - Potassium Salt
    Composition
    • Aryl ether phosphate (potassium salt)
    • Phenol + 4EO Phosphate Ester - Potassium Salt

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Foreign matter-free,

    Not Listed In California Proposition 65

    HII Features

    Acid Stable,

    Alkaline Stable,

    Excellent Solubility,

    Good Compatibility,

    High Stability,

    Hydrotroping,

    Solubilizing Properties,

    Wetting

    Product Features & Benefits
    • A very effective hydrotrope for low to medium alkaline formulations, and will help to solubilize conventional surfactants in these conditions.
    • In high alkaline systems, micelles are formed and surface activity becomes more enhanced.
    • Does not change the foaming, wetting of other surfactants in formulations
    • Hydrotrope to improve the solubility of nonionic and anionic surfactants
    • High Acid, Alkali and Electrolyte stability
    • Compatible with high levels of inorganic builders such as sodium potassium hydroxide, silicates, phosphates and polyphosphates
    • Becomes surface active in highly alkali formulations

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    HI&I Care

    Applications

    HI&I Care — Home Care

    Auto Care,

    Carpet & Upholstery,

    Dish Care,

    Laundry & Fabric Care,

    Surface Care

    HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

    Commercial Laundry,

    Industrial Cleaning,

    Institutional & Catering

    Home Care Applications

    Alkaline Cleaners,

    Automatic Dishwash,

    Carpet Cleaners,

    Household Cleaners,

    Metal Cleaners,

    Multipurpose Surface Cleaners,

    Textile Detergents

    I&I Cleaning Applications

    Bottle Wash,

    Fabric Cleaners,

    Industrial Cleaners,

    Institutional Cleaners,

    Leather Cleaner

    Product Applications

    Typical application areas are:

    • Industrial and Institutional cleaning - superior hydrotropic performance compared to sodium xylene sulphonate.
    • Lanphos TEP4K is especially recommended as a hydrotrope for the solubilization of low foam surfactants into highly built liquids for applications such as bottle washing, low foam alkaline cleaning, and liquid machine dishwashing.
    • Metal Cleaning
    • Household general purpose cleaner
    • Carpet cleaner
    • Powerful hydrotrope
    • Metal cleaning

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Liquid

    Appearance
    Clear pale straw liquid free from foreign matter
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH (1% aqueous)7 - 7.4——
    Viscosity (at 25°C)180cP—
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.294——
    Pour Point-18°C—
    Flash Pointmin. 100°CClosed Cup
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solids Content64 - 66%—

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Chemical Inventories

    DSL (Canada),

    TSCA (USA)

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Wetting Profile

    Lanphos TEP4K isn't surface active at low alkaline levels as its unable to form micelles. This can be shown by the wetting profile below.

    Wetting draves 0.5g/​l

    Lanphos TEP4K - Wetting Profile

    However as you increase the pH then the product becomes more surface active and temperature increases can also enhance the surface activity.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type

    Bulk,

    Drums,

    Totes (IBC)

    Packaging Information

    Lanphos TEP4K can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information
    • Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass-lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lanphos TEP4K in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.
    • This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.