STEPANTEX® VT-90

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STEPANTEX® VT-90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary, providing excellent softening, cold water dispersibility, and good rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste can be used to produce up to 25% solid dispersions in household and industrial fabric softeners. The product is biobased.

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

Product Type: Cleaner

Application Area: Hard Surfaces

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
CAS No.
157905-74-3
EC No.
605-113-4
Chemical Structure

STEPANTEX® VT-90 - Chemical Structure

CH3OSO3-         R = tallow

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features

Preservative Free

Biodegradability

STEPANTEX VT-90 is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications

STEPANTEX VT-90 is a high quality fabric softener quaternary for use in household and commercial products. It can be used in a full range of dispersion concentrations with excellent storage stability and formulation capabilities. STEPANTEX VK-90 will produce 3 - 20% solids dispersions easily. These dispersions exhibit instant cold water dispersability and provide excellent softening. STEPANTEX VT-90 offers good rewet and is non-yellowing.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off-white paste (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 3Gardener Scale
Density0.982g/ml
Solids Content90wt%
pH (5% in water)2.5
Pour Point30°C
Minimum Handling Temperature45°C
Flash Point32°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (MHT)250cPs
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Isopropanol)10%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Clearances

All components of STEPANTEX VT-90 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parenthesis: U.S. (TSCA 157905-74-3), Canada (DSL 157905-74-3), Korea (ECL 2005-3-3294), Europe (EINECS 295-344-3), Australia (AICS 91995-81-), China (IECSC 91995-81-2), New Zealand (NZIoC 91995-81-2), and Philippines (PICCS 91995-81-2).

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging

STEPANTEX VT-90 is a made to order product available in drums (425 lb, 193 kg) or bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

Handle STEPANTEX VT-90 with care; use away from sparks and open flame. Use in a well ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling STEPANTEX VT-90. It is recommended that STEPANTEX VT-90 be stored in stainless steel storage tanks of type 304L minimum, 316L is preferred. Also acceptable are Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) with an Atlac 382 type lining. Tanks should be padded with a nitrogen gas blanket, and equipped with conservation vents and flame arrestors. Tanks should be adequately insulated to maintain elevated temperatures. Generally, mixing is recommended to maintain homogeneity, either by a mechanical stirrer or recirculation loop. Bulk storage facilities should be designed to maintain a minimum product temperature of 50°C (122°F) and a maximum temperature of 60°C (140°F). Hot water heating provided through No. 316L Stainless Steel heating coils is recommended. Steam heating through coils can be used. No. 316L Stainless Steel centrifugal or positive displacement pumps should be used. Piping should be of No. 316L Stainless Steel, Schedule 40 or Steel Kynar lined P.V.F. Rubber hoses lined with Teflon or crosslinked polyethylene and equipped with No. 316L Stainless Steel fittings are recommended for loading and unloading. Contact with brass, copper, and aluminum components must be strictly avoided.

Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Exposure Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.