Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- CAS No.
- 70880-56-7
- EC No.
- 615-190-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- STEP-FLOW 1500 can be used as a nonionic emulsifier or dispersant in a variety of agricultural formulations, including suspension concentrates, emulsifiable concentrates and microemulsions. STEP-FLOW 1500 provides a low pour point for ease of handling.
- Emulsifiable Concentrates
- Microemulsions
- Suspension Concentrates
Properties
- Formulation Type
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear, amber, viscous liquid (at 25°C)
- Soluble in
- Water, Methanol, Xylene
- Dispersible in
- Kerosene
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cloud Point (1% in deionized water, at 50°C) | 61 | °C | — |
| Base | Tristyrylphenol | — | — |
| Color (at 50 °C) | 3 | — | Gardener Scale |
| Average Molecular Weight | 1510 | — | — |
| Density (at 25°C) | 1.1 | g/ml | — |
| Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous) | 43.6 | dynes/cm | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| HLB | approx. 17 | — | — |
| Moisture Content | 0.1 | % | — |
| pH (in 5% aqueous) | 6 | — | — |
| Pour Point | 4 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 890 | cPs | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
- The international inventories (country clearances) of STEPFLOW 1500 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.
- Approved for use under 40 CFR 180.960; pre- and post-harvest applications.
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
STEP-FLOW 1500 was found to be practically non-toxic orally in rats (LD₅₀> 5000 mg/kg). Undiluted STEP-FLOW 1500 is slightly irritating to eyes and not irritating to skin.
- Other Data DOT Classification
- Non-Regulated
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
Available in drum or bulk quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEP-FLOW 1500. Contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling materials.
- Bulk Storage Information: Stainless steel and glass fiber-reinforced polyester tanks are recommended. Many oven-cured phenolic and epoxy/phenolic linings may also be used. Elevated storage temperature may be desirable to maintain ease of pumping. Temperatures up to 130 °F (54 °C) can be maintained without degradation of the product.
- STEP-FLOW 1500 that has been stored in drums at low temperatures may thicken or solidify. Product may be fluidized by warming with a drum heater or in a steam room. Drums should be vented prior to heating to avoid excessive pressure build up. Product temperatures over 130 °F (54 °C) are not recommended.