Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68002-97-1
- EC No.
- 500-182-6
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
CH3(CH2)n-O(CH2CH2O)yH
n = 11-13
y = average moles of ethoxylation
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- Features
Preservative Free
- Biodegradability
Product is readily biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Applications
BIO-SOFT EC series are nonionic surfactants prepared by ethoxylating fatty alcohol. The BIO-SOFT EC series products are stable in both aqueous acidic and alkaline solutions, allowing for application in a wide range of products. They provide moderate, stable foam and high detergency for use in laundry products, consumer and I&I hard surface cleaners. The BIO-SOFT EC series products are water soluble and highly effective at low concentrations, working well in warm and hot water applications.
Properties
- Formulation Type
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to hazy liquid (at 30°C)
- Soluble in
- Water
- Stable in
- Alkaline solutions, Aqueous acidic solutions
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 50 | — | Apha Scale |
| Density | 0.96 | g/ml | — |
| Average Number of Moles of Ethylene Oxide | 7 | — | — |
| HLB | 12.2 | — | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| pH (1% in 10:6 IPA:Water) | 6.8 | — | — |
| Pour Point | 19 | °C | — |
| Actives Content | min. 99.5 | % | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 50 | cPs | — |
| Cloud Point (in 1% aqueous solution) | 51 | °C | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
The BIO-SOFT EC-Series products are moderately toxic orally (Oral LD₅₀ rat; undiluted 930-2140 mg/kg). Undiluted, the BIO-SOFT EC series products are moderately to severely irritating to skin and severely irritating to eye; while a 1% dilution generally causes slight to mild skin irritation.
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
The BIO-SOFT EC series products are available in bulk and 205 kilogram drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-SOFT EC series products. Contact with eyes and skin should be avoided. Wash exposed areas thoroughly after handling material.
- While diluting the BIO-SOFT EC series products, as with all alcohol ethoxylates, they are prone to gelling. If the product is diluted into water, heating may be required to minimize or eliminate gel formation. It is recommended that the BIO-SOFT EC series products be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. If material is frozen, it should be heated gently, and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use.
- Workplace Exposure
Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.