Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 68439-57-6
- EC No.
- 270-407-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Biodegradability
Product is readily biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Applications
- BIO-TERGE AS-40 is an aqueous solution of sodium olefin sulfonate which is produced by the continuous sulfonation of alpha olefins via Stepan's falling film process. Stepan's process minimizes the formation of disulfonates thereby offering a consistent high quality product.
- BIO-TERGE AS-40 is an ideal surfactant for a variety of detergent and personal care applications including hand soaps, shampoos, and bath products. It offers the formulator excellent viscosity and foam characteristics, as well as improved mildness over lauryl sulfates. It is more stable than alcohol sulfates over a broad pH range.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Actives Content (MW 315) | 39.1 | % | — |
| Cloud Point | 7 | °C | — |
| Unsulfated Matter | 0.9 | % | — |
| Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) | 301 | mg/L | — |
| Sodium Sulfate Content | 0.78 | % | — |
| Density | 1.062 | g/ml | — |
| pH (10% in aqueous solution) | 8.5 | — | — |
| Color (in 5% active) | 55 | — | Klett Colorimeter |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 125 | cPs | — |
| Viscosity (at 60°C) | 79 | cPs | — |
| Pour Point | -4 | °C | — |
| Sodium Chloride Content | 0.64 | % | — |
| Freeze Point | -7 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.06 | — | — |
| Surface Tension | 31.6 | mN/m | — |
| Draves Wetting (at 25°C) | 15 | sec | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
- All components of BIO-TERGE AS-40 are listed in the following countries; Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL), China (IECSC), Europe (EINECS), Korea (ECL), New Zealand (NZIOC), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS) and United States (TSCA).
- BIO-TERGE AS-40 is USDA authorized.
Safety & Health
- Health Effects
BIO-TERGE AS-40 is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 1.3-2.4 g/kg) in rats and causes moderate skin and eye irritation at 10% active.
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
BIO-TERGE AS-40 is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (450 lb/204 kg).
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Normal safety precautions (i.e. the use of gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-TERGE AS-40. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
- It is recommended that BIO-TERGE AS-40 be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. This material can gel and separate if exposed to cooler temperatures. Heat it slowly with mild agitation to insure its homogeneity before use.
- Bulk Storage Information: Tanks made of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with Atlac 382 corrosion liner are recommended. Positive displacement gear pumps and piping should be 316 stainless steel. Recommended storage for bulk tanks is 80-100°F (27-38°C).
- 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.