Products in Home Care: Metal Cleaners

T-Mulz® BP-PE is the phosphate ester of a block polymer. It is a low-foaming surfactant that has a cloud point slightly above room temperature. This phosphate ester surfactant can be used in formulations for the metal cleaning and metalworking industries.

T-Det® A 109 is an anhydrous liquid surfactant produced through the reaction of an alcohol with nine moles of ethylene oxide. This product is highly effective as a detergent due to its excellent ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify. It is versatile and has a range of applications, including textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soil removal, fire fighting, and as a cleaner for industrial, institutional, and household use.

T-Det® O 11BC is a low-foaming, nonionic surfactant with excellent wetting, detergent, and alkaline and acid stability properties. It can be used in various applications, including machine dishwashing, metal cleaning, textile processing, pigment dispersions, wetting agents, and pulp and paper processing.

T-Det® A 133 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 3 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® A 107 C-9 is an anhydrous liquid surfactant produced through the reaction of an alcohol with 7 moles of ethylene oxide, with the activity of the product cut to 90%. It has a wide range of applications, including textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soil removal, fire fighting, and as a cleaner for industrial, institutional, and household use. This product is highly effective as a detergent due to its excellent ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify.

T-Det® A 1216-9 is a solid, anhydrous surfactant produced by the reaction of a C12-16 linear alcohol with nine moles of ethylene oxide. Due to its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify, it is effectively used in applications such as textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soil removal, firefighting, and industrial, institutional, and household cleaning.

T-Det® A 138-9 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 8 moles of ethylene oxide at 90% active. It has a nonionic structure, making it compatible with anionic surfactants and stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® LF 416 is a low-foaming, nonionic surfactant that is soluble in water at temperatures below its cloud point. It is also soluble in polar solvents such as alcohols and glycol ethers, as well as in aromatic solvents like xylene, toluene, and benzene. This surfactant is designed for low-foaming applications, including rinse aids, metal cleaners, cold phosphate cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.

T-Det® A 1315 is a surface active agent used in various applications such as textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soils, fire fighting, industrial, institutional, and household cleaners. It is known for its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify. This agent is produced by the reaction of iso-tridecyl alcohol with 15 moles of ethylene oxide.

T-Det® 0519 is a specialized blend of alcohol ethoxylates with exceptional degreasing properties. It can be used to reduce the amount of oxygenated solvents and reduce VOC levels. This product is useful in many applications, such as textile processing, metal degreasing, transportation cleaners, vehicle care, and industrial, institutional, and household cleaners. It is considered a great detergent due to its superb ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify.

T-Det® A 136 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic surfactants and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® A 104 is an anhydrous liquid surfactant produced through the reaction of an alcohol with four moles of ethylene oxide. It has a wide range of applications, including textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soil removal, firefighting, and as a cleaner for industrial, institutional, and household use. This product is highly effective as a detergent due to its excellent ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify.

T-Det® O 9 is an anhydrous liquid nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of octyl phenol with 8.5 - 9.5 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in all phases of detergent compounding and aqueous processing for the textile and paper industries, industrial metal cleaners, acid cleaners, floor cleaners, detergent-sanitizers and waterless hand cleaners. It is particularly useful for household and industrial controlled foam detergents and is an effective emulsifier for solvents such as xylene.

T-Det® A 138 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 8 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants, and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Mulz® P-4LF is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners and hard surface detergents. This product is excellent for metal cleaner formulations due to its low foaming characteristic. This clear, yellow, viscous liquid has a surface tension (0.05% aqueous) of 70 dynes/cm.

T-Mulz® 786-1 is a phosphate ester that is designed primarily for making emulsifier systems for metal processing, solvent cleaners, and dry cleaning. This non-hazardous surfactant has good dispersion properties and good solubility. It is soluble in perchloroethylene, xylene, ethanol, and kerosene and is readily dispersible in water.

T-Soft® Amide 2CD-L is a 100% active 2:1 modified, detergent grade coconut based diethanolamine surfactant. It has exceptional solubility in water, alcohols, and glycols. Effective as a foam booster and stabilizer, fragrance oil solubilizer and viscosity builder in detergent formulations. T-Soft® Amide 2CD-L is naturally derived with high biodegradability and low aquatic toxicity.

ASCOTRAN® NS is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, organic corrosion inhibitor that is designed for ferrous metals in contact with neutral-to-alkaline aqueous solutions. This product is specifically formulated to provide temporary protection against atmospheric corrosion, ensuring that your metal assets are safeguarded against corrosive conditions even when they are not in use.

ASCOTRAN® BW is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, organic corrosion inhibitor that is designed for ferrous metals and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum, magnesium, copper, zinc, and nickel. This high-performance product is formulated to provide effective protection against corrosion in low acid-to-alkaline aqueous solutions. The organic composition of ASCOTRAN® BW ensures that it is safe for use and environmentally friendly, making it a responsible choice for those looking to prevent corrosion in a sustainable manner.

ASCOTRAN® L13 is a solvent-based, organic concentrate corrosion inhibitor that is designed for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This product is designed to be a complete replacement for oil-based preventives, providing indoor protection for metal devices and components. When added to metalworking solutions, ASCOTRAN® L13 protects metals during both short and long immersion periods, ensuring comprehensive protection against corrosion.

ASCOTRAN® NSC is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, organic corrosion inhibitor that is designed for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals in contact with neutral-to-alkaline aqueous solutions. This product is specifically formulated to provide temporary protection against atmospheric corrosion, ensuring that your metal assets are safeguarded against corrosive conditions even when they are not in use.

ASCOTRAN® LM is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, organic corrosion inhibitor that is specifically designed for light metals, especially aluminum-based metals, that come into contact with aqueous solutions within a low acid-to-alkaline pH range. This product protects ferrous metals in neutral-to-alkaline solutions.

Lansurf AEP66 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide on a synthetic primary fatty alcohol. It shares compatibility with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, offering wetting, detergency, and low foam. Similar to AEP63, it is employed in cleaning applications where low foaming is essential, such as machine dishwash, metal cleaning, and bottle rinse formulations. It is also used in textiles, oils, lubricants, agrochemicals, paints, and polymers.

Lansurf AEP63 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide on a synthetic primary fatty alcohol. It is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, providing wetting, detergency, and low foam. It is suitable for cleaning applications where low foaming is necessary, such as machine dishwash, metal cleaning, and bottle rinse formulations. It also finds use in textiles, oils, lubricants, agrochemicals, paints, and polymers.

Lansurf SP41 is a biodegradable electrolyte-soluble surfactant. This specially formulated system is designed for use in highly alkaline and acidic cleaning concentrates. Lansurf SP41 stands out with its low foam characteristics, making it ideal for applications with high agitation or in pressure spray techniques.

Kemsurf PWS is an isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulphonate based on a linear, high-β-phenyl-based alkylate. Isopropylamine salts, featured in this product, exhibit improved solubility in hydrocarbon solvents when compared to sodium salts. At 25°C, Kemsurf PWS appears as a clear brown liquid, free from foreign matter. It is slightly soluble in water, and it possesses a characteristic odor.

Lanphos TEP 4K is a phosphate ester crafted through polyphosphoric acid, primarily yielding a mono-ester product. Its notable advantage over conventional anionics lies in its outstanding stability in high concentrations of acid, alkali, and electrolyte. Supplied in its neutral form as a potassium salt, Lanphos TEP 4K acts as a hydrotrope, facilitating the solubilization of both anionic and nonionic surfactants into high concentrations of electrolyte.

Lanphos PE74 is a cetyl oleyl ethoxy phosphate with outstanding emulsification characteristics. Its key properties encompass being oil-soluble, exhibiting excellent emulsification characteristics, providing lubricity as an extreme pressure additive, functioning as a corrosion inhibitor, and featuring low foam characteristics. Applications for Lanphos PE74 include multifunctional metalworking fluid additives, extreme pressure additives, emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, metal cleaning, emulsion polymerization, and textile lubricants.

Lanphos PE107 is a phosphate ester meticulously developed to deliver outstanding stability in high-alkali and electrolyte systems. It excels at providing excellent detergency, wetting, and corrosion inhibition. Additionally, Lanphos PE107 can serve the purpose of coupling nonionic surfactants into liquid alkali detergents. Noteworthy features include its high stability in highly alkali systems and its elevated tolerance and solubility in high electrolyte solutions.

Librateric CAB-LS is a self-preserving betaine with 35% activity and very low salt content. It is crafted from a refined C1218 fatty acid sourced from non-GMO palm kernel oil. This clear, slightly yellow liquid is both stable and effective across a wide pH range. It exhibits compatibility with both anionic and cationic surfactants and is known for contributing to 'mildness.' Additionally, it is readily biodegradable.

Librateric CAB-LS (MB) is a self-preserving betaine with a low salt content, presenting 35% activity. It is derived from a refined C1218 fatty acid sourced from RSPO-certified Mass Balance non-GMO palm kernel oil. This product is stable and effective across a wide pH range and exhibits compatibility with both anionic and cationic surfactants. Notably, it contributes to 'mildness' and is readily biodegradable.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000 is a non-flammable, fluorinated solvent used for cleaning, drying, and as a carrier solvent. This Hydrofluoroether (HFE-347pc-f) has excellent material compatibility, a low surface tension, and a low Global Warming Potential and Zero ODP, making it an environmentally friendly option for precision cleaning. It is suitable for cleaning metals, alloys, composites, and plastics and also serves as a carrier solvent for fluorinated oils and greases, as well as silicone oils.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000ATE is a mixture of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether and ethanol. It is a non-flammable, non-ozone depleting solvent. This environmentally sensible, fluorinated solvent is designed to replace halogenated solvents with unfavorable environmental properties. It as no flash point, no Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), Low Global Warming Potential (LGWP) and low surface tension.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT is a high-performance solvent blend designed for defluxing of printed wiring assemblies and precision cleaning of various materials, including plastics, substrates, electrical components, and metals. This non-flammable, non-corrosive solvent blend is made up of Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether, and boasts superior drying properties and excellent permeability, making it ideal for particle removal and other cleaning tasks. Its non-flammable and non-corrosive properties make it safe to use on delicate materials and in sensitive environments.

Naxonac® 690-50 is an alkyl phenol ether phosphate designed to meet your needs as an emulsifier, imparting corrosion resistance in the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate and highly carboxylated acrylics and enhancing detergency in alkaline systems. It does not discolor when used to de-dust alkaline powders.

Naxonac® 8610 is an alkyl phenol ether phosphate designed to provide emulsification, solubility, coupling, and detergency in water-soluble applications. As an anionic surfactant, one of the main advantages of the phosphate ester is its stability and solubility in alkali systems. It can be used as hydrotropes to couple nonionic surfactant systems that are not soluble and at the same time increase wetting and detergency properties.