Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Product Type
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 67762-38-3
- EC No.
- 267-015-4
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- HII Features
- Biodegradability
STEPOSOL C-65 methyl esters are readily biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Applications
STEPOSOL C-65 is a naturally-derived, biodegradable solvent that can be used in a variety of household, industrial and institutional applications. The STEPOSOL methyl esters can be used as solvent replacements or co-solvents for a variety of applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid to paste (at 25°C)
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Kerosene, Methanol, Xylene
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point | 305 | °C | — |
| Cloud Point | 15.6 | °C | — |
| Color | 28 | — | Apha Scale |
| Color | max. 2 | — | Gardener Scale |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 7 | cPs | — |
| Kauri-Butanol Value | 73 | — | — |
| Density (at 25°C) | 0.86 | g/ml | — |
| Melting Point | 14 | °C | — |
| Pour Point | 14.3 | °C | — |
| Freeze Point | 10 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Refractive Index (at 20 °C) | 1.445 | — | — |
| Surface Tension | 30.8 | dynes/cm | — |
| Volatile Organic Compound | 0.5 | % | CARB Method 310 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Methyl Laurate (C12) | 0.5 | % | — |
| Methyl Myristate (C14) | 2.5 | % | — |
| Methyl Palmitate (C16) | 45 | % | — |
| Methyl Oleate-Stearate (C18) | 52 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
All components of STEPOSOL C-65 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA), Europe (EINECS), Japan (ENCS), Canada (DSL), Korea (ECL), Australia (AICS), Philippines (PICCS), China (IECSC).
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
STEPOSOL C-65 is practically non-toxic orally (LD50>5g/kg) and causes slight skin and eye irritation.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPOSOL Methyl Esters. Use products away from sparks and open flame in a well-ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling materials. Product temperatures over 130°F (54°C) are not recommended.