STEPANTEX® DC 90

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STEPANTEX® DC 90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary that offers commendable softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties. As a liquid cationic surfactant, it is particularly well-suited for creating formulations of fabric softeners intended for both household and industrial use. It falls within the chemical group of dialkyl quaternary esters and functions as a textile antistatic agent. Notably, this product is kosher-certified, can be cold-mixed, and does not necessitate heating during the formulation process.

INCI Name: Dirapeseedoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Fabric Softener, Fiber Softener, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Product Type: Cleaner

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
157905-74-3
EC No.
605-113-4
Molecular Structure

STEPANTEX® DC 90 - Molecular Structure

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Advantages
  • Good softening
  • Good antistatic properties
  • Good rewetting properties
  • Provides easier ironing and drying.

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Applications
  • STEPANTEX DC 90 is a cationic surfactant commonly named “esterquat”. It is a vegetable version based on rapeseed. It is ideally suited for the formulation of household and industrial fabric softeners from 5% fluid to 15% fluid active concentrations.
  • STEPANTEX DC 90 can also be used in other applications such as polishing compounds, textile auxiliaries, leather conditioners, water repellents in car care, hair conditioner formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value0.2%
Boiling Pointmin. 82°C
Density (at 25°C)0.96g/ml
Flash Point25°C
pH (5% in 1 1 IPA/H2O)3
Pour Pointmin. 6°C
Solids Content90%
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.96
Surface Tension90mN/m
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals10%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

STEPANTEX DC 90 is available in drums, intermediate bulk containers and in bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Non-Bulk Storage Recommendations: It is recommended that drums of STEPANTEX DC 90 be stored in sealed containers at temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 40°C (104°F). Avoid heating to temperature higher than 50°C (122°F) and avoid local overheating. The color and odor of STEPANTEX DC 90 are susceptible to degradation as a result of exposure to high temperature (> 50°C / >122°F) over extended periods of time (greater than several days), particularly in the presence of air.

Bulk Storage Recommendations: it is recommended that STEPANTEX DC 90 be stored in stainless steel storage tanks of 316L stainless steel. Tanks should be padded with a nitrogen gas blanket and equipped with conservation vent and flame arrestors. Tanks should be adequately insulated to maintain homogeneity, either by a mechanical stirrer or recirculation loop. Bulk storage facilities should be designed to maintain a minimum product temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a maximum temperature of 50°C (122°F).

Handling Precautions
  • It is recommended that STEPANTEX DC 90 be stored in sealed containers kept in a well-ventilated Handling area away from sparks, fire, and open flame.
  • Avoid overheating or freezing. Equipment should be grounded when transferring or using material.
  • Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handing STEPANTEX DC 90.
  • Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided.