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MERPOL® SE

MERPOL® SE is a nonionic surfactant known for its effective wetting properties and low foaming characteristics. It finds application in textile and paper processing, including automatic dishwashing detergents, brewery cleaners, floor cleaners, laundry aids, laundry detergents, and meat packing plant cleaners. Its market reach includes home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning.

Brand: MERPOL (4 products)

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylates

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications

MERPOL SE is an effective nonionic wetting agent and emulsifier with low foaming properties. Utilized best when detergency is not required. Use levels of 0.01-0.1% are adequate for most applications. Use of >0/1% MERPOL SE (in water) may cause surfactant separation due to limited solubility.

  • Wetting agent for textiles
  • Wetting agent for asbestos
  • Wetting agent for paper processing (repulping, tissue and toweling rewetting)
  • Washing paper machine felts
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
Colorless to Pale Yellow liquid
Insoluble in
Polar Solvents (at 25 °C)
Soluble in
Polar Solvents (at 25°C)
Stable in
Acids (at 25°C), Bases (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)0.97g/ml-
Actives Content95%-
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)0.006%-
Viscosity (at 25°C)60cPs-
Flash Pointmin. 93°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7--
HLB10.5-Calculated
Cloud Point59°C-
Draves Wetting (% product required for 25 sec, at 25°C)0.02%-
Draves Wetting (% product required for 25 sec, at 25°C)0.03%-
Ross-Miles Foam Height (40 °C, in 0.1% aqueous, Soft Water, Initial)40mm-
Ross-Miles Foam Height (40 °C, in 0.1% aqueous, Soft Water, 10 min)20mm-
Ross-Miles Foam Height (40 °C, in 0.1% aqueous, Hard Water, Initial)35mm-
Ross-Miles Foam Height (40 °C, in 0.1% aqueous, Hard Water, 10 min)15mm-
Surface Tension (in 0.01% aqueous solution)28dynes/cm-
Surface Tension (in 0.10% aqueous solution)27dynes/cm-
Surface Tension (in 1% aqueous solution)27dynes/cm-
Solubility (25 °C, Water)0.1%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Clearances

All components of MERPOL SE are listed in the following countries: United States (TSCA), Europe (EINECS – polymer exempt), Canada (DSL), Australia (AICS), Korea (ECL), Philippines (PICCS),China (EICS) and Japan (ENCS).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

MERPOL SE is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 375 lbs).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

MERPOL SE should be stored in a cool, dry place in closed containers. Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling MERPOL SE. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided.