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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Surfactant Type
Nonionic.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- HII Features
- Biodegradability
BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is expected to be readily biodegradable based on the biodegradation profile of its major component(s).
- Product Benefits
- Preservative Free.
- Has degreasing property.
- Leave film-free and streak-free surface.
- Easy-to-Handle Liquids
- Dilutable
- Low Foam or Fast Foam Break
- Cost-Effective Performance
- Versatile, Multi-Surface Performance
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Applications
BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is a high active nonionic surfactant blend that can be used in a wide variety of cleaning applications.
- BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is designed for use on low- and high-SFE surfaces.
- BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is especially useful in concentrated cleaners for high dilution used on surfaces where minimal filming/streaking is desired, such as glass windows and mirrors, floors, ceramic, and vehicle windows.
- BIO-SOFT LFS-04 can often replace alkyl polyglucoside surfactants in cleaners due to its excellent low film/streak performance.
- BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is a highactive alkoxylates that can remove soil without leaving behind a noticeable residue.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to slightly hazy liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Actives Content | 90 | % | — |
| pH (in 1% Aqueous) | 10.5 | — | — |
| Color | max. 80 | — | Apha Scale |
| HLB | 12.2 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, 77 °F) | 95 | cPs | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | — |
| Cloud Point (in 1% Aqueous) | 46 | °C | — |
| Freeze Point | 18 | °C | — |
| Density | 1 | g/ml | — |
| Surface Tension (at CMC) | 27.3 | dynes/cm | — |
| Draves Wetting (in 1% Aqueous, at 25°C, 77 °F) | 15.5 | sec | — |
| Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) | 13 | mg/L | — |
| Ross Miles Foam (Initial, 0.1% aqueous) | 8.7 | cm | — |
| Ross Miles Foam (5-min, 0.1% aqueous) | 8.2 | cm | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol) | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
| Activity | 90 - 100 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
The international inventories (country clearances) of BIO-SOFT LFS-04 can be found in Section 15 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.
Technical Details & Test Data
- BIO-SOFT® LFS-04 Film/Streak Performance
Stepan’s Low Film/Streak solutions, BIO-SOFT LFS-04 demonstrates strong film/streak performance on both low- and high-SFE surfaces. When compared to clean surfaces, the acrylic polished vinyl and ceramic treated with Stepan’s LFS-Series alkoxylates show no noticeable difference in filming and streaking between products.
Acrylic Polished Vinyl, Low SFE
Ceramic, High SFE
Method: SM250-A Application 001, pipet application, no-wipe, measured at 15 minutes.
Formulation: 0.1 wt% surfactant in tap water (140ppm nominal)
- BIO-SOFT® LFS-04 Cleaning Performance
Along with film/streak improvement, BIO-SOFT LFS-04 exhibit powerful cleaning performance. For everyday messes such as kitchen cleaning, BIO-SOFT LFS-04 provides superior performance.
Immersion Degreasing of Tough Grease
Method: Immersion degreasing, lithium grease/used motor oil (50/50 by wt%), stainless steel, 22°C, 1000 RPM, 30 min, gravimetric analysis. Higher numbers are better.
Formulation: 1 wt% surfactant, 1 wt% potassium hydroxide (45%), 1 wt% sodium metasilicate
Immersion Degreasing of Cooking Shortening
Method: Immersion degreasing, cooking shortening, stainless steel, 22°C, 1000 RPM, 30 min, gravimetric analysis. Higher numbers are better.
Formulation: 0.2 wt% surfactant in deionized water
Safety & Health
- Health Effects
BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is expected to be slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀> 500 mg/kg body weight). Undiluted product is expected to be severely irritating to eye, and may causing irreversible eye damage.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is available in drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-SOFT LFS04. Avoid contact with eyes and nose, or prolonged contact with the skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. BIO-SOFT LFS-04 is prone to gelling when diluted in water. When diluting in water, heating may help speed dissolution of the gel that may form.
Packaging Storage Recommendations
BIO-SOFT LFS-04 should be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). Product should be stored at temperatures from 20 ºC (68 ºF) to 50 ºC (122 ºF). If material is frozen it should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous prior to use.