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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Product Families
- Surfactant Type
Nonionic
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Features
Preservative Free
- Biodegradability
MAKON NF-5 is biodegradable.
- Nonionic Alkoxylates
Low foam nonionic alkoxylates (containing both EO and PO) are useful in applications where fast foam break is desired. They can be low foaming below their cloud point, however, foam will break faster when they are used above their cloud point. Figure 2 shows the Stepan products that exhibit low, unstable foam that quickly dissipates compared to a low foam nonionic ethoxylate (control) that creates low, stable foam.
Trade Name Cloud Point (°C) MAKON® NF-5 -1 Figure 2: Fast Foam Break
Method: Air sparging method with Dynamic Foam Analyzer (0.3 L/min air injection for 25 seconds), 0.1 wt% surfactant solution in deionized water at 25°C.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Applications
- MAKON NF-5 is a nonionic surfactant that exhibits low foaming properties and excellent wetting action.
- MAKON NF-5 may be readily formulated into highly alkaline built liquid systems. Solutions of MAKON NF-5 resist foam development even under extreme or prolonged agitation; they are completely non-foaming above 25°C.
- MAKON NF-5 can be used in a variety of applications including mechanical dishwashing, rinse aids, metal cleaning, spray washing, general purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting and scouring, agricultural adjuvant and non-foaming emulsions.
- Emulsifiable Concentrates
- Microemulsions
- Suspension Concentrates
- Suspoemulsions
- Product Applications
- Clean-In-Place (CIP).
- Ware Washing.
- Automatic Dishwash Detergents.
- Metal Cleaning.
- Machine Floor Scrubbing.
- Cleaning in Food and Beverage Production.
- Parts Washing.
- Industrial and Commercial Laundry.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Amber liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Base | Isopropanolamide | — | — |
| HLB | 5 | — | — |
| Cloud Point (1% in water) | -1 | °C | — |
| pH (5% in aqueous solution) | 9 | — | — |
| Actives Content | 97 | % | — |
| Color | 5 | — | Gardener Scale |
| Average Molecular Weight | 1000 | — | — |
| Freeze Point | 2 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 260 | cPs | — |
| Viscosity (at 60 °C) | 20 | cPs | — |
| Pour Point | 4 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Density | 1.02 | g/ml | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
| Draves Wetting (in 0.25% aqueous, at 25 °C) | 14.5 | sec | — |
| Surface Tension (in 0.25% aqueous solution, at 25 °C) | 36.4 | dynes/cm | — |
| Ross-MilesFoam Height (Initial) | 1.7 | cm | — |
| Ross-MilesFoam Height (5 min) | 0.5 | cm | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
- All components of MAKON NF-5 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA), Europe (EINECS polymer exemption) and Canada (DSL 64175-88-8). 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.
- MAKON NF-5 is available as Kosher certified.
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
MAKON NF-5 is slightly toxic orally (LD50=2.5 g/kg).
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
MAKON NF-5 is available in drums, totes and in bulk quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling MAKON NF-5. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material. It is recommended that MAKON NF-5 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place.
Bulk Storage Information
MAKON NF-5 can be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel, but carbon steel is adequate. Material should be stored between 80-110 °F (27-43 °C). An internal hairpin coil of stainless/ carbon steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Mild agitation is required if the tank is heated. Material is heat sensitive and agitation prevents localized heating. Heating may not be required for inside storage if the tank is turned over frequently. Stainless steel 316 is preferred for pumps, pipes and transfer lines; however, carbon steel is adequate.