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BIO-TERGE® 804

1 of 15 products in this brand
BIO-TERGE® 804 is a mild surfactant blend, suitable for formulating shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand wash formulations. Its primary function is as a foam booster, and its application spans various personal care products, including 2-in-1 shampoos, body scrubs, facial cleansers, hand soaps, and more. Its market presence is noted in personal care, and it holds kosher certification.

INCI Name: Lauramide DEA, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Functions: Surfactant

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Active Content: 37.0 - 37.0 %

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Preservative

Formaldehyde

Features & Benefits

Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • BIO-TERGE 804 is a concentrated surfactant blend. This unique blend of mild surfactants allows the cosmetic chemist to develop a variety of economical toiletry products from one base.
  • BIO-TERGE 804 can be incorporated into shampoos, liquid hand soaps, soap bars and liquid bubble baths dilution of the concentrate. These systems can easily be opacified by the addition of a latex polymer or a glycol ester.
  • BIO-TERGE 804 is readily dispersible in cold or warm water. The viscosity can be increased with the addition of inorganic salts or polymers.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, light yellow liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point90°C
Actives Content37%
Cloud Point5°C
Solids Content50wt%
Color3Gardener Scale
Density1.055g/ml
Viscosity (at 0 °C)17400cPs
Flash Point51°CSETA Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)797cPs
Freeze Point-15°C
Viscosity (at 60°C)72cPs
pH6.5 - 7
Pour Point-12°C
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals5%U.S. EPA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.06

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of BIO-TERGE 804 are listed in the following countries: United States (TSCA), Canada (DSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/Polymer/NLP), Australia (AICS), Philippines (PICCS) and Korea (ECL).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

BIO-TERGE 804 is practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ is > 5 ml/kg) and causes skin and eye irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

BIO-TERGE 804 is available in bulk and in 55 gallon drums (net weight 450 lb/204 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-TERGE 804. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that BIO-TERGE 804 be stored in sealed containers at temperatures above 45°F (7°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.