Ampholak YCE is an amine based salt-free amphoteric of propionate type. It is salt free, alkaline stable, and offers good alkali tolerance. It is used in a range of applications, including industrial fluids/lubricants and household/industrial cleaning.

Functions: Corrosion Inhibitor, Cosurfactant, Dispersant, Foam Booster, Foaming Agent, Hydrotrope, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Fatty Amines, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Labeling Claims: Salt-free

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Fluids & Lubricants Type
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Soluble in
Propylene glycol, Solubility in water
Dispersible in
Ethanol, 2-propanol
Insoluble in
White spirit, Low aromatic solvent, Xylene
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1047kg/m³
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Clear Point0°C
Foam Height according to Ross-Miles (after 5 min at 50°C in 0.05%)120mm
Foam Height according to Ross-Miles (immediately at 50°C in 0.05%)125mm
Pour Point0°C
Surface Tension (according to Du Noüy at 25°C in 0.1%)39mN/mDIN 53914
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 150cps
Wetting Power (according to Draves, at 25°C, in 0.1%)300second
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (20% in water)max. 250Hazen
pH (20% in water)6 - 7
Solid Content29 - 30%
Water Content0.7%

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe