LORODAC 3-24 X

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohol Ethoxylates,

Non-Ionics

Chemical Name

Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated

Industrial Additives Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS No.

68439-50-9

EC No.

500-213-3

Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Other Processing Additives

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Applicable Processes

Detergent Manufacturing,

Surfactant Manufacturing

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• LORODAC 3-24 is a suitable raw material for the production of anionic surfactants, corresponding ethoxysulphates are used for both personal care and detergent formulations, due to their relative low skin irritation potential and easy thickening.
• Due to its low number of EO (low HLB value), LORODAC 3-24 is mainly used as a co-emulsifier agent for W/O or O/W emulsions in combination with anionic or non-ionic surfactants with high HLB value.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Cloudy liquid

Insoluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (10% in BDG at 25%)	60-62	°C	EN 1890
Polyethylene Glycols Content	max. 2	% mass	MPL 2002.0
pH (5%)	5.0-7.0	-	MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)	max. 0.1	% mass	ASTM E203
Kinematic Viscosity at 25°C	29	cSt	ASTM D7042
Dynamic Viscosity at 40°C	16	mPas	ASTM D7042
Flash Point	min. 125	°C	ASTM D 93
Color	max. 30	APHA	MPL 1002.0
Pour Point	7	°C	ASTM D97
Molecular Weight	328-340	g/mol	Calculated
Hydroxyl Number	165-171	mg KOH/g	EN 13926
HLB	8.3	-	Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content	42	%w/w	Calculated
Density at 25°C	925	kg/m3	ASTM D7042

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability

• Europe

Packaging Information

LORODAC 3-24 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Storage And Handling

• LORODAC 3-24 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.
• LORODAC 3-24 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature about 40°C.
• LORODAC 3-24 becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than 5°C.
• At room temperature LORODAC 3-24 is not water soluble.
• Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.