STEOL® KA-460 emerges as an anionic surfactant recognized for its impressive wetting, foaming, and detergency attributes. It's a suitable candidate for incorporation into liquid dishwashing detergents, laundry detergents, textile detergents, industrial cleaners, and car and truck wash applications. The product bears kosher certification.

Functions: Dispersant, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Labeling Claims: Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, RSPO MassBalance Certified

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features

Preservative Free

Benefits

Preservative Free.

Applications & Uses

I&I Cleaning Applications
Applications

STEOL KA-460 is a modified lauryl ethoxy sulfate which eliminates the preliminary gelling stage frequently encountered on dilution of regular ethoxy sulfates. STEOL KA-460 has excellent wetting, foaming and detergency properties in hard and soft water. Its compatibility with other anionics, nonionics, and alkaline builders permits great versatility in formulating. STEOL KA-460 offers excellent flash foaming and grease cutting properties and can be used in liquid detergent, carwash, textile detergents and industrial foaming applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 440)60%
Boiling Point88°C
Alcohol Insolubles1%
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7.2
Color (in 5% active)80Klett Colorimeter
Density1.002g/ml
Flash Point33°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)52cPs
Viscosity (at 60°C)15cPs
Pour Point-9°C
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol)9.5%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances
  • All components of STEOL KA-460 are listed in the following countries: United Status (TSCA), Canada (NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/Polymer/NLP).
  • STEOL KA-460 is available as Kosher Certified.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEOL KA-460 is available in bulk and 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 STEOL KA-460. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material. It is recommended that STEOL KA-460 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, well ventilated area away from fire and open flames. Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.