ALFONIC TDA-3 Ethoxylate

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ALFONIC TDA-3 Alcohol Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant derived from a 100% branched tridecyl (C13) alcohol and ethoxylated to an average of three (3) moles. It is essentially 100% active unless diluted with water. It is a clear, colorless liquid. Because it is a low-mole ethoxylate, it is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in hydrocarbons. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
69011-36-5, 9043-30-5

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • ALFONIC TDA-3 Ethoxylate may be used in a wide array of applications including industrial and institutional cleaners, emulsifiers, agricultural chemicals, textile and leather processing and metalworking systems.
  • It may also be used as a feedstock to make alcohol ether sulfates, ether carboxylates and phosphate esters.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Soluble in
Hydrocarbons
Partially Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Average)334g/mol
EO Content (Average)39.6wt. %
Free EOmax. 1ppm
Glycol Contentmax. 2wt. %
Cloud Point (10% in BDG)46 (114.8)°C (°F)
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F)18.75cSt
pH (5% in IPA/water)6 – 8
HLB (Calculated)7.92
Wettability on Cotton77sec
Contact Angle on PTFE (Average)33.68
Colormax. 50APHARCM 3607
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Surface Tension27.5mN/m
Pour Point-6 (21)°C (°F)
Hydroxyl Number168 – 176mg KOH/g
Free Alcoholmax. 22wt. %
Flash Pointmin. 135 (275)°C (°F)
Critical Micelle Concentration46.86mg/L

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • 15-38 °C (60-100 °F)

Storage and handling materials

  • Suitable: Carbon steel coated with baked phenolic. Any moisture may cause rusting of carbon steel. If product is moisture free, uncoated carbon steel tanks.

Further information on storage conditions

  • Mix thoroughly before use. When stored in the liquid form, ethoxylates should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent oxygen or air from entering the tank. Prolonged storage in the presence of air or oxygen may cause product degradation. Oxidation is not expected when stored under a nitrogen atmosphere. Inert gas blanket and breathing system needed to maintain color stability. Use dry inert gas having at least -40°C (-40°F) dew point.