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Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- HII Features
- Features
- Preservative Free
- Easy to handle
- Biodegradability
BIO-SOFT N-901 is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Applications
Degreaser, Hard Surface Cleaner, Kitchen Cleaner, Oil/Water Emulsifier, Industrial Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, Wall and Tile Cleaner, Warewashing.
Properties
- Formulation Type
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to slightly hazy liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| NPE Equivalent | NP-9 | — | — |
| Cloud Point (1% in water) | 40 | °C | — |
| Ross-Miles Foam Height (in 0.1% actives, initial) | 11.8 | cm | — |
| Color | 10 | — | Apha Scale |
| Ross-Miles Foam Height (in 0.1% actives, 5min) | 10.5 | cm | — |
| Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) | 57 | mg/L | — |
| Actives Content | 96.3 | % | — |
| pH (1% in Water) | 6.5 | — | — |
| HLB | 12 | — | — |
| Freeze Point | -11 | °C | — |
| Ethylene Oxide Content | 60 | wt% | — |
| Hydroxyl Value | 128 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 46 | cPs | — |
| Molecular Weight | 437 | g/mol | — |
| Viscosity (at 38°C) | 30 | cPs | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Pour Point | 4.5 | °C | — |
| Density (at 25°C) | 0.981 | g/ml | — |
| Density (at 38°C) | 0.972 | g/ml | — |
| Surface Tension (in 0.1% aqueous solution) | 28 | dynes/cm | — |
| Draves Wetting (at 25 °C, 0.1% in Water) | 6 | sec | — |
| Draves Wetting (at 60 °C, 0.1% in Water) | 5 | sec | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
BIO-SOFT N-901 meets the U.S. EPA Safe Choice Program’s surfactant screen.
Technical Details & Test Data
- General Purpose Cleaning
BIO-SOFT® N-900, BIO-SOFT® N-901, and BIO-SOFT® N-905 quickly tackle everyday dirt.
Method: Gardner abrasion cleaning, ASTM 4488-95 (2001) A5, oily/particulate soil, vinyl tiles, formulation diluted 1:8, 22 °C.
Formulation: 1 wt% nonionc, 1.5 wt% sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (38%), 0.2 wt% sodium citrate.
- Heavy Duty Degreasing
BIO-SOFT® N-901 is a superior degreaser that cuts through both industrial and household soils.
Method: Immersion degreasing, lithium grease/used motor oil (50/50 by wt%), stainless steel, 22 °C, 1000 RPM, 30 min, gravimetric analysis, required HLB for lithium grease (mixture of lithium stearate and lithium hydroxystearate) = 15 and petroleum oils = 10.
Formulation: 1 wt% nonionic, 1 wt% potassium hydroxide (45%), 1 wt% sodium metasilicate.
- Emulsification Versatility
BIO-SOFT® N-Series Blends have a high capacity for emulsifying a variety of fragrance, industrial, and food oils.
Method: Oil emulsification capacity, 10 wt% nonionc in deionized water titrated with oil to form a stable emulsion for 20 min, 22°C, required HLB for d-limonene = 12, petroleum oils = 10, canola oils = 7.
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
BIO-SOFT N-901 is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ > 2,000 mg/kg), and at 10% active causes slight skin and moderate eye irritation.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- While diluting BIO-SOFT N-901, as with all alcohol ethoxylates, it is prone to gelling. If the product is diluted into water, heating may be required to minimize or eliminate gel formation.
- Non-Bulk Storage Recommendations: BIO-SOFT N-901 should be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). In general, as with all alcohol ethoxylates, non-bulk packages should be stirred to ensure they are homogeneous before use. If material is frozen, it should also be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous before use.
- Bulk Storage Recommendations: BIO-SOFT N-901 should be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with a corrosion liner. Heating and agitation are recommended for outside storage. Material should be stored between 95-131 °F (35-55 °C). An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.
- Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-SOFT N-901. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling BIO-SOFT N-901.
- 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.