ISALCHEM 23E70 is a new surfactant developed on a Sasol proprietary mono branched C12-13 alcohol. Thanks to its structure it is highly recommended as wetting agent, both in the textile & leather sector and on other hard surface substrates such as glass, where has outstanding performances. It combines low foaming and high emulsification ability, making it interesting in many industrial sectors and in the detergency field. The good degreasing performance make it an excellent agent in the wool scouring process and leather treatment. The addition of 15% water lowers the clear point to 0°C and the pour point below -10°C, improving handling and making it available in any environment and climate. Other ethoxylation degrees, based on the same alcohol, are also available to meet specific HLB requirements.

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated

Functions: Degreaser, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Fatty Alcohols, Glycol Ethers, Glycols

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
68002-97-1
EC No.
500-182-6
Chemical Structure

ISALCHEM 23E70 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features
Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Main Application
  • ISALCHEM 23E70 is a good wetting agent, with low foaming and good degreasing performance.
  • In the detergency field ISALCHEM 23E70 is used in HDP formulations due to its high emulsification property at medium-low temperature.
  • ISALCHEM 23E70 can be used as emulsifier in agrochemical and industrial applications in general; it shows good emulsifying ability towards the most common lubricant oils.
  • ISALCHEM 23E70 can be used also as degreasing agent in wool scouring process and leather treatment.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cloudy liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (10% in BDG at 25%)72 - 75°CEN 1890
Colormax. 50APHAEN 1557
Density (at 50°C)963kg/m³ASTM D7042 / ASTM D4052
Ethylene Oxide Content60%w/wCalculated
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.50% massASTM E203
HLB11.8Calculated
pH Value (5%)5.0 - 7.0EN 1262
Viscosity (at 50°C)20cstASTM D445 / ASTM D7042

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

ISALCHEM 23E70 is generally supplied in drums, details on available packaging can be obtained from sales department.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Handling and Storage
  • ISALCHEM 23E70 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
  • It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 40°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
  • ISALCHEM 23E70 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature; it becomes clear liquid at about 45°C while it is not pourable at temperature lower than 20°C. Product can be supplied with the addition of 15 wt% of water, as ISALCHEM 23E785, to improve its handling. ISALCHEM 23E785 remains clear liquid even at 0°C while it becomes not pourable at temperature lower than -10°C.
  • At room temperature ISALCHEM 23E70 is dispersible in water.
  • Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.