Products

BIO-SOFT® S-101 is a c11.3 linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid that delivers excellent detergency and compatibility with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. Its versatile application encompasses various hi&i cleaning scenarios, including acidic formulations. This surfactant's utility extends to emulsifiable concentrates, concentrated emulsions, and suspoemulsions within agricultural contexts. Compliant with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen, it also makes an appearance on cleangredients.

STEPWET® DOS 70 functions as a potent wetting agent for aqueous systems and mineral dispersions. STEPWET® DOS 70 also serves as an emulsifying agent for oil-in-water emulsions. Its applications encompass emulsion polymerization and agriculture, and its production is centered in Europe.

POLYSTEP® OPA is an anionic surfactant with effective wetting and low foaming properties, finds application in latex manufacture. Belonging to the sulfonates chemical group and certified kosher, it serves markets like emulsion polymerization and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its application focuses on latex manufacturing.

STEPWET® DOS 70-PG stands out as an exceptional wetting agent, showcasing impressive performance even at low concentrations in mineral dispersions and aqueous systems. It boasts multiple functions, such as being a latex frothing agent, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent, with particular effectiveness in emulsifying oil-in-water emulsions in the emulsion polymerization, textile, and agricultural industries.

BIO-SOFT® N91-8 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with an hlb of 13.9, suitable for oil-in-water formulations. It offers fast wetting and high foam, even in high-temperature cleaning, due to its elevated cloud point. With applications spanning laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

STEPANOL® EHS is an anionic surfactant known for its exceptional wetting and penetration properties. It falls under the chemical group of alkyl sulfates and effectively functions as a latex frothing agent, catering to markets like emulsion polymerization, home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its applications include bathroom cleaners, fabric pre-treaters, and both dilutable and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners.

POLYSTEP® P-12A is a phosphate ester that plays a pivotal role in coating production by controlling particle size, coagulum, shear stability, and freeze-thaw stability. Within emulsion polymerization of various compositions, it demonstrates advantages like low coagulum formation, stable particle size, shear stability, and resistance to various degradations.

BIO-SOFT® N91-6 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a low pour point and high hlb, excelling in fast wetting, moderate foam, emulsification, and detergency. Applications include laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It satisfies the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

NINATE® 411 is an isopropyl amine salt of branched alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is an anionic surfactant used in the manufacture of latex. It also finds application in a variety of agricultural formulations and in oil- and solvent-based systems. It is kosher-certified.

MAKON® NF-12 is a nonionic surfactant renowned for its low foaming characteristics and excellent wetting capabilities. Its versatility is evident in applications like mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting and scouring, and as an adjuvant for agricultural products.

STEPAN-MILD® SL3-BA is a 30% active disodium salt of a 3-mole ethoxylated lauryl sulfosuccinate. It stands as a mild cleansing agent that finds its way into shampoos, hand soaps, baby shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing products, creams, lotions, and even the manufacture of latexes.

STEPWET® DOS 70-EA is a high-quality wetting agent designed for use in aqueous systems and mineral dispersions. It offers strong emulsifying properties, particularly for creating oil-in-water emulsions. Due to these emulsifying capabilities, it finds applications in various fields, including emulsion polymerization and agricultural applications. This product is manufactured in North America, which can be an important consideration for customers seeking local sourcing and support. Its emulsifying and wetting properties make it valuable for industries that require effective dispersion of oil-based substances within water-based systems, as well as enhanced wetting of surfaces for improved coverage and performance.

STEPANATE® PTSA-C is a crystalline p-toluene sulfonic acid used as an intermediate in fine chemical manufacture, dye and pigment manufacture, metalworking, and catalyzing crosslinking reactions. Holding kosher certification makes it applicable in industrial products and institutional and industrial cleaning markets, particularly in cutting fluids and foundry catalysts.

BIO-SOFT® N1-7 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate delivering fast wetting, moderate to high foam, emulsification abilities, and effective detergency. Its application spans laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing, ensuring environmental and safety compliance.

BIO-SOFT® N25-9 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, offering emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. Its high cloud point promotes formulation clarity. This product is commonly used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications.

BIO-SOFT® N23-6.5 is a c12-13 linear alcohol ethoxylate that provides fast wetting, moderate foam, emulsification, and detergency. This product finds application in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

MAKON® DA-6 is a high-active nonionic surfactant that excels in emulsification, moderate foam generation, detergency, and excellent wetting properties. It has a broad spectrum of applications, including laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, hand dishwashing, and institutional and industrial cleaning formulations. Importantly, makon da-6 aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

POLYSTEP® B-29 is an anionic surfactant that plays a crucial role in latex manufacturing with its alkyl sulfate chemical group. This product is suitable for industrial foaming applications and holds kosher certification, serving the emulsion polymerization, home care, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

MAKON® NF-5 stands as a nonionic surfactant, providing excellent wetting and low foaming traits. Its utility is broad, spanning mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting, and scouring, as well as an additive for agricultural products.

POLYSTEP® B-27 is an anionic surfactant, contributes to latex manufacturing as an emulsifier. Falling under the alkyl phenol ether sulfates nonyl phenol ethoxylate sulfates chemical group, it holds kosher certification and caters to markets such as emulsion polymerization, home care, institutional cleaning, and industrial cleaning.

MAKON® L101 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer distinguished for water-in-oil emulsification, low foaming, defoaming, and fast wetting attributes. Its usage spans metalworking, paints and coatings, agriculture, and industrial applications. Its core applications include anti-foaming, defoaming, oil cutting, dispersants, water-in-oil emulsifiers, emulsion polymerization, and textiles. It is a low-ash product.

STEPAN® MWA-570 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that exhibits hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It exhibits a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It is used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties and is a great option as a chlorinated paraffin replacement, either alone or with the addition of phosphate esters. It also shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

POLYSTEP® A-18-S is an economical and versatile biodegradable surfactant supplied at a high ph. It finds use in the manufacture of vinyl chloride latex, acrylics, and styrene acrylic latexes. It exhibits better hydrolytic stability than sls (sodium lauryl sulfate) and performs effectively at low levels.

POLYSTEP® A-16 is an anionic surfactant employed in latex manufacture, compatible with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. In combination with nonionic surfactants like polystep® f-6, it complements styrene-butadiene. In acrylic latexes, it pairs with higher nonionic surfactants such as polystep® f-9. It finds relevance in vinyl acetate latexes, especially those rich in protective colloid, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions.

POLYSTEP® A-15/30K holds significance in latex manufacture, particularly with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. Its exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability makes it a reliable choice for latex production within the emulsion polymerization market. Its application finds its place in latex manufacturing.

POLYSTEP® TD-189 is a nonionic surfactant from the alcohol ethoxylates category, specifically tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates. It serves as an emulsifier in latex manufacturing, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions, ultimately producing high-quality latex materials. Kosher certification assures compliance with dietary requirements.

POLYSTEP® A-16-22 serves as an anionic surfactant with a primary focus on latex production. Its effectiveness shines, particularly when used in conjunction with vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride. Its use extends to the manufacture of styrene butadiene rubber (sbr) and styrene acrylic latexes.

STEPWET® DOS 50NC is an anionic surfactant able to provide very good wetting properties for aqueous systems. It enables the reduction of surface tension to extremely low levels. It is suitable for emulsion polymerization as a primary emulsifier and/or post-additive to latex, as well as a paint additive for coatings.

POLYSTEP® TD-9 PE is an ethoxylated phosphate ester, serving as both an emulsifier and a post-additive in paints and coatings. This surfactant is categorized as a kosher-certified product, aligning with kosher dietary laws. Its versatile applications include the manufacturing of latex, offering benefits in terms of emulsification and performance.

STEPANATE® PTSA-C99 operates as a crystalline p-toluene sulfonic acid, fulfilling similar roles as an intermediate within fine chemical manufacture, dye and pigment manufacture, metalworking, and catalyzing crosslinking reactions. Like its counterpart, it holds kosher certification and serves industrial products and the institutional and industrial cleaning markets. Its application focuses on cutting fluids.

POLYSTEP® TD-3 functions as a nonionic surfactant post-additive in paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. This product belongs to the chemical group of tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates and finds a prominent place in emulsion polymerization, especially in latex manufacturing. It is also certified kosher.

POLYSTEP® J-927 is a surfactant blend designed for use in emulsion polymerization and as an additive in latex manufacturing, with a focus on acrylics and vinyl acrylics that have a high concentration of acrylic monomer. It plays a pivotal role in achieving desired polymerization processes and latex properties within the emulsion polymerization market.

POLYSTEP® B-1 stands as an anionic surfactant integral to latex production for particle size control, particularly in agricultural contexts. With its kosher certification, it aligns with dietary requirements. Its capabilities encompass acting as a dispersant, emulsifier, and adjuvant. It proves valuable in capsule suspensions (cs), concentrated emulsions (ew), latex manufacturing, microemulsions (me), and more.

BIO-SOFT® N1-9 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, strong water solubility, and high cloud point, making it well-suited for general-purpose cleaning and fragrance solubilization. It offers emulsification, moderate to high foam, detergency, and moderate to fast wetting. Like other mentioned products, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

POLYSTEP® TSP-2580 is a nonionic surfactant providing mechanical and freeze-thaw stability, water resistance, and adhesion in emulsion polymerization systems. Polystep tsp-2580 is a polyarylphenol-ethoxylated surfactant that is 80% active in water. Polystep tsp-2580 is expected to be biodegradable. The product is kosher-certified.

POLYSTEP® TD-6 is a nonionic surfactant designed to collaborate with anionic surfactants for latex production. POLYSTEP® TD-6 is added after the initial latex formulation, thereby improving mechanical stability and application formulations. This liquid form surfactant offers an appealing APE-free option.