STEPANTEX

Stepan Company Brand

Products:13

STEPANTEX® is a cationic surfactant providing excellent softening, cold water dispersability and good rewetting properties. It is used in household and industrial fabric softeners.

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STEPANTEX® VL 90 A

Functions:Fiber Softener, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Fabric Softener, Anti-Static Agent
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® VL 90 A stands as a diester fabric softener quaternary, delivering excellent softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste is applicable in household and industrial cleaners and finds a diverse range of applications, including metal cleaning and polishing compounds, cutting oils, textile auxiliaries, leather conditioners, water repellents, shoe polishes, emulsifiers, paper treatment, and clays.

STEPANTEX® VT-90

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Fabric Softener, Anti-Static Agent
Product Type:Cleaner
Application Area:Hard Surfaces

STEPANTEX® VT-90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary, providing excellent softening, cold water dispersibility, and good rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste can be used to produce up to 25% solid dispersions in household and industrial fabric softeners. The product is biobased.

STEPANTEX® DC 90

INCI Name:Dirapeseedoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Functions:Fabric Softener, Fiber Softener, Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant (Cationic), Surfactant
Product Type:Cleaner
Ingredient Origin:Vegetable Origin, Plant Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Natural Origin

STEPANTEX® DC 90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary that offers commendable softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. As a liquid cationic surfactant, it is particularly well-suited for creating formulations of fabric softeners intended for both household and industrial use. It falls within the chemical group of dialkyl quaternary esters and functions as a textile antistatic agent. Notably, this product is kosher-certified, can be cold-mixed, and does not necessitate heating during the formulation process.

STEPANTEX® TD-560

Chemical Name:Alcohols, C11-14-iso-, C13-rich, ethoxylated
Functions:Surfactant, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic)
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® TD-560 is a nonionic surfactant that acts as a low-foaming scouring and wetting agent in various hard surface cleaners. It belongs to the alcohol ethoxylates tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates chemical group and holds kosher certification, serving markets like home care, institutional, and industrial cleaning.

STEPANTEX® CO-40

INCI Name:PEG-30 Castor Oil
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® CO-40 is a castor oil ethoxylate renowned for its utility as a lubricating and emulsifying agent in metalworking applications. It finds application in various sectors, including body scrubs, body washes, dilutable and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners, kitchen cleaners, and textile applications, across markets such as home care, industrial products, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care.

STEPANTEX® VK 90

Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Fabric Softener, Anti-Static Agent
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® VK 90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary with commendable softening, cold water dispersibility, and rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste finds its place in household and industrial fabric softeners and is capable of producing dispersions with solids ranging from 3% to 20%.

STEPANTEX® CO-30

INCI Name:PEG-30 Castor Oil
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® CO-30 operates as a castor oil ethoxylate fulfilling the roles of a lubricating and emulsifying agent in metalworking applications. It is part of the castor oil ethoxylates chemical group and functions as both an emulsifier and solubilizer. It holds kosher certification.

STEPANTEX® ST-90

Functions:Fiber Softener, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Fabric Softener, Anti-Static Agent
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® ST-90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary that excels in providing softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. It's suitable for household and institutional fabric softeners, as well as textile softening additives, with the capacity to create formulations ranging from 3% to 20% solid dispersions.

STEPANTEX® DA-6

Chemical Name:Alcohols, C9-11-iso-, C10-rich, ethoxylated
Functions:Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant (Nonionic)
Product Type:Cleaner
Labeling Claims:Kosher

STEPANTEX® DA-6 is a highly active nonionic surfactant that provides emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. This product finds application in laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, hand dishwashing, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPANTEX® CA-88E

Functions:Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic), Surfactant, Anti-Static Agent
CAS Number:157905-74-3
Certifications & Compliance:California Proposition 65
End Uses:Leather Cleaner, Polishes, Industrial Fabric Softeners, Fabric Softeners

STEPANTEX® CA-88E presents itself as a top-tier fabric softener featuring a quaternary esterquat formulation derived from vegetable canola sources. Tailored for household and industrial fabric softeners. Notably, it delivers superior softening effects while avoiding any greasy residue, ensuring a luxuriously soft feel without compromising quality. Its versatility extends to effortlessly creating aqueous dispersions at room temperature, enhancing convenience in various formulations. Beyond fabric softening, it serves diverse applications, including polish compounds, textile auxiliaries, leather conditioners, and water repellents.

STEPANTEX® CO-36

INCI Name:PEG-30 Castor Oil
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

STEPANTEX® CO-36 is a castor oil ethoxylate that functions as a lubricating and emulsifying agent within the scope of metalworking applications. Its chemical group is linked to castor oil ethoxylates, and it fulfills the functions of an emulsifier and solubilizer.

STEPANTEX® HTS-100

Functions:Fiber Softener, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic), Fabric Softener, Anti-Static Agent

STEPANTEX® HTS-100 is a diester fabric softener quaternary in a nonionic system for use in the coating of household and commercial fabric softener sheets. This solid cationic surfactant offers excellent controlled release, good rewetting, and static reduction. The product is biobased.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C11-14-iso-, C13-rich, ethoxylated,
Alcohols, C9-11-iso-, C10-rich, ethoxylated,
Castor Oil, Ethoxylated,
Ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl-, esters with C16-18 and C18-unsatd. fatty acids, Me sulfates (salts),
Fatty acids, C10-20 and C16-18-unsatd., reaction products with triethanolamine, di-Me sulfate-quaternized
INCI Name: Dirapeseedoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate,
PEG-30 Castor Oil
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Product Type: Cleaner
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Builders & Chelators
Softening Agents
Cleaners
Industrial Cleaners
Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Functional Additives
Performance Additives
Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments,
Pulping Chemicals
Soaps & Surfactants
Cationic Surfactants,
Nonionic Surfactants
Surfactants & Cleansers
Cationic Surfactants
Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Anti-Static Agent,
Emulsifier,
Fabric Softener,
Solubilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic),
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Wetting Agent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Solubilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
Industrial Additives Functions: Anti-Static Agent,
Emulsifier,
Fabric Softener,
Fiber Softener,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Surfactant (Cationic),
Surfactant (Nonionic)

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Fast Drying,
Good Wetting Properties,
Softening,
Static Reduction
Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Cold Processable,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Non-Carcinogenic,
Non-Mutagenic,
Reprotoxic substance-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Footwear
Home Care
Auto Care,
Carpet & Upholstery,
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Other Home Care Applications,
Surface Care
Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering,
Technical Cleaning,
Vehicle & Machinery
Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Application Area: Hard Surfaces
Application Format: Masks,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner
Home Care Applications: Bathroom Cleaners,
Car Wash,
Carpet Cleaners,
Fabric Softeners,
Floor Cleaners,
Hand Dishwash,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Laundry Detergents,
Leather Cleaner,
Metal Cleaners,
Polishes,
Shoe Polishes,
Textile Detergents,
Textile Softeners
I&I Cleaning Applications: Car Wash,
Industrial Cleaners,
Industrial Fabric Softeners,
Institutional Cleaners,
Kitchen Cleaners,
Leather Cleaner,
Metal Cleaners,
Paint Strippers,
Truck Wash
Industrial Additives End Use: Leather,
Paper & Pulp,
Textiles
Skin Care Applications: Facial Sheet Mask