LIALET 125-8

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohol Ethoxylates

Chemical Name

Alcohols, C12-15-branched and linear, ethoxylated

Ingredient Origin

Petrochemical,

Synthetic

CASE Ingredients Functions

Solubilizer

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier,

Solubilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Solubilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS No.

106232-83-1

EC No.

500-294-5

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Fluids & Lubricants

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives,

Functional Additives,

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Performance Additives,

Surface Protective Additives

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Other Functional Additives

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

HII Features

Emulsifying

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Fluids & Lubricants

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing,

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Exploration & Upstream

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Water Treatment

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper

Home Care Applications

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents,

Industrial Cleaners

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• LIALET 125-8 is a non-ionic surfactant with good detergent properties and good emulsification behavior. In the detergency field LIALET 125-8 is used in HDL and HDP formulations due to its high emulsification property at medium-low temperature.
• In the cosmetic field LIALET 125-8 is suitable as solubilizing agent for fragrances, oil and perfumes.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Cloudy liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (1% in water)	55.0-59.0	°C	EN 1890
Polyethylene Glycols Content	max. 3	% mass	MPL 2002.0
pH (5%)	5.0-7.0	-	MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)	max. 0.5	% mass	RCM 3804
Viscosity at 50°C	52	cSt	ASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Density at 50°C	989	kg/m3	ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Color	max. 50	APHA	RCM 3607
Pour Point	21	°C	—
Flash Point	min. 125	°C	ASTM D 93
Ethylene Oxide Content	65	%w/w	Calculated
Molecular Weight	539-572	g/mol	Calculated
Hydroxyl Number	98-104	mg KOH/g	EN 13926
HLB	12.6	-	Calculated

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

China (Mainland)

Regional Availability

• Africa
• Asia Pacific
• Europe

Packaging Information

LIALET 125-8 is generally supplied in drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Storage and Handling

• LIALET 125-8 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks. It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 50°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
• LIALET 125-8 becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than about 21°C. Improvement of appearance and handling at low temperature can be achieved by mixing the product with 5 to 15 weight% water.
• Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging