Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68439-57-6
- EC No.
- 270-407-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- HII Features
- Biodegradability
Product is readily biodegradable.
- Product Benefits
- Preservative Free
- Very high foaming with fast wetting
- Great for car wash and hand soaps
- Wide pH range stability
- Excess alkalinity preserved
- Lots of cushiony lather
- Mild cleanser
- Won’t strip natural oils
- Never tested on animals
- Economical performance
- Hydrotropic properties
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP 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 HP 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. BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP is preserved by excess alkalinity which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.
Properties
- Formulation Type
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Actives Content (MW 315) | 39.1 | % | — |
| Unsulfonated Matter | 0.9 | % | — |
| Sodium Chloride Content | 0.4 | % | — |
| Sodium Sulfate Content | 0.78 | % | — |
| pH (in 10% aqueous) | 11.7 | — | — |
| Color (5% active) | 55 | % | Klett Colorimeter |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 125 | cPs | — |
| Cloud Point | 7 | °C | — |
| Pour Point | -4 | °C | — |
| Freeze Point | -7 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Density | 1.05 | g/ml | — |
| Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) | 301 | mg/L | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol) | 12-30 | % | U.S. EPA |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Clearances
The international inventories (country clearances) of BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP 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. BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP meets the U.S. EPA Safe Choice Program’s surfactant screen and is listed on www.cleangredients.org (an on-line database for green formulators).
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP has not been tested, however, due to high alkalinity it is anticipated that the product would be corrosive to skin and eye when used “as is”. BIO-TERGE AS-40 HP 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 HP is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums.
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 HP. 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 HP 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). 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.