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DeTERGE LF-531 Low Foam Alkaline Stable Surfactant

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DeTERGE LF-531 Low Foam Alkaline Stable Surfactant designed for use in various cleaning applications. With features that include alkaline stability, effective detergency, and a low foaming profile, it offers versatile performance in a range of formulations. The physical form of DeTERGE LF-531 is a liquid, facilitating ease of handling and incorporation into cleaning formulations. Its low foaming characteristics make it particularly suitable for applications where excessive foam is undesirable.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Non-Phenolic, Phosphate-free, Sustainable

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Ionic Character
Anionic

Features & Benefits

Typical Properties
  • Soluble and stable in up to 25% active NaOH and up to 25% KOH
  • Easy to formulate with …no heating or extensive mixing required
  • Excellent caustic & alkaline electrolyte stability
  • Excellent surface tension reduction & fast wetting properties
  • Good detergency, low foam
  • Economical and multifunctional
  • High cloud point in KOH and NaOH

Applications & Uses

Markets
Recommended Applications

The product can be applicable in Low foam high alkaline metal cleaners, Alkaline plating baths, Alkaline paint strippers, Hard surface cleaners,Oven cleaners, CIP cleaners, Steam cleaners, Alkaline degreasers, Heavy duty floor cleaners and Food plant cleaners

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 8Gardner
Density (25°C)1.08g/ml
Solid Content52.5 - 55.5%
pH Value (5% in DI Water)8 - 10

Technical Details & Test Data

Product Efficacy Studies

Dynamic Surface Tension

Dynamic surface tension of DeTERGE LF-531 was determined at 1% by weight in deionized water at ~25°C using a SensaDyne QC6000 Surface Tensiometer.

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Cloud Point

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Stability in Caustic and Electrolytes @ 25°C:

The following table shows stability data of solutions of DeTERGE LF-531 in caustic and alkaline electrolytes. Data reflects the minimum number of days the solutions remained clear and stable.

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Foam Height in NaOH (Graduated Cylinder Shake Test):

The foam height of DeTERGE LF-531 was determined in 10% and 20% active NaOH and compared to Competitive Surfactant A, a mixture of >35% anionic surfactant blend and <63% octenylsuccinic acid. DeTERGE LF-531 has excellent solubility in 10% and 20% NaOH forming clear solutions at 3% by weight. Competitive Surfactant A is not soluble in NaOH.

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