Products in Commercial Laundry: Alkaline Stable

BIO-SOFT® N1-3 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a low hlb value, offering emulsification, low foam, detergency, and wetting properties. Its versatility shines in oil-in-water formulations, making it suitable for textiles, automatic dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning.

NEUTRONYX 656 stands as a nonionic surfactant that excels in wetting, emulsification, and excellent detergent properties. It finds application in household and dishwashing detergents, fine fabric wash, and detergent-disinfectant solutions. Its flexibility is demonstrated by its ability to function as a wetting, emulsifying, or dispersing agent, while remaining stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions.

BIO-SOFT® N25-3 is a c12-15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with low hlb. It provides emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and wetting. This product finds application in laundry prespotters, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, machine cleaning, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

BIO-SOFT® N23-3 is a c12-13 linear alcohol ethoxylate that provides moderate wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. With a low hlb, this product can be used in textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

BIO-SOFT® N91-2.5 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate featuring a low hlb. This versatile product offers rapid wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. Its applications span laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, machine-based cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, and institutional and industrial cleaning contexts.

Glucopon® 425 N is a mid-chain APG surfactant with moderate hydrotrope ability and high foam with good primary cleaning properties that is 100% derived from renewable resources. It has excellent gloss retention, low to no streaking, and excellent plastic compatibility, and won't damage even floor finishes. Furthermore, it is stable at high alkaline conditions and is an excellent option for wetting, although a defoamer may need to be used.

Glucopon® 420 UP is 100% derived from renewable resources. It is mild to the skin and can synergistically reduce the skin irritation caused by anionic surfactants. It has excellent gloss retention, little to no streaking, and excellent plastic compatibility. This product contains no biocide for preservation and is listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List.

Dissolvine M-X is a high purity, versatile and readily biodegradable chelate. It can replace phosophorous-containing builders, enhance the cleaning power of a detergent, and prevent deactivation of surfactants in hard water. The active component is MGDA, a chelating agent with three carboxylic groups. Together with the central nitrogen atom these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with di- and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and in short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. Excellent low toxicity and low eco-toxicological permit non-dangerous labelling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. As an ingredient in cleaning formulations, the MGDA in Dissolvine M-X improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Dissolvine M-40 has an assay of min. 81 weight percent. MGDA has three carboxylic groups and, together with the central nitrogen atom, these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with divalent and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. The excellent low toxicity and low ecotoxicological profile allow for non-dangerous labeling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. MDGA is a strong chelate for hard water and transition metal ions. Using MGDA as an ingredient in cleaning formulations improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Dissolvine GL-47-S is a Glutamic acid, N,N-diacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (GLDA) Dissolvine GL is a bio-based, readily biodegradable, cruelty free, globally acceptable and effective chelating agent for Personal Care. With an outstanding environmental profile and friendly INCI name, it’s an ideal choice to bring enhanced preservation, stability, and performance to your formulations. Dissolvine GL is available as a 47% solution in water, Dissolvine GL-47-S in solid form.

SILFOAM® SE 55A is a silicone defoamer emulsion with a medium viscosity, containing 40% active ingredients. It is specifically formulated to control foam in aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 55A utilizes Wacker's advanced silicone defoamer technology, making it suitable for use in alkaline and high-temperature applications. This product exhibits excellent foam knockdown properties and provides significant antifoam effectiveness over time.

T-Det® A 107 C is an anhydrous liquid surfactant produced through the reaction of an alcohol with seven 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® A 106 is an anhydrous liquid surfactant produced through the reaction of an alcohol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. 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-Mulz® 66H is the potassium salt of an aromatic phosphate ester. It exhibits good solubility in highly alkaline liquid formulations and functions as an efficient hydrotrope for coupling nonionic surfactants into alkaline systems while simultaneously adding detergency and wetting properties. This product is recommended for use in heavy-duty liquid detergents, all-purpose hard surface cleaners, dry cleaning fluids, agricultural formulations, and textile products.

T-Det® A 91-8 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of an alcohol with 8 moles of ethylene oxide. This product is useful in many applications, such as textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soils, fire fighting, 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® EPO 62 LF is a difunctional block copolymer product used in various applications such as inks, paint, coatings, adhesives, pigment manufacturing, pigment dispersion, dye processing, and agriculture. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants and stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

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® 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® EPO 62A is an anhydrous, clear liquid (at 35 °C), nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It is compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants and is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® A 139 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 9 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 1058 is a highly effective, 100% active, alkoxylated surfactant that produces minimal foam and has excellent wetting power. It is effective in rinse aid and bottle wash formulations and can be used in mechanical dishwashing applications. It performs well in cold storage environments due to its low set point. This product is water dispersible, with solubilization possible in formulations using an appropriate hydrotrope. The low foam profile can be further improved by adding small amounts of T-Det® 1618DI302.

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 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-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® A 267 NR is a fatty alcohol ethoxylate made with Harcros's patented narrow range ethoxylation technology. Its cloud point and solubility make it ideal for hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, and all-purpose cleaners. It has a tendency to gel on contact with water, making it behave similarly to other alcohol ethoxylates. It is a hazy, white liquid.

T-Det® A 1312 is a non-ionic surfactant that is produced through the reaction of iso-tridecyl alcohol with 12 moles of ethylene oxide. This product can be used in a variety of applications, including textiles, metal degreasing, and household cleaners, due to its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify effectively.

T-Det® EPO 62 is an anhydrous, clear liquid (at 35 °C), nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. It is soluble in water and is a low foaming surfactant. It can be used in machine dishwashing formulations, laundry detergents, metal cleaners, textile processing and automotive cleaners.

T-Det® A 91-6 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of an alcohol with 6 moles of ethylene oxide. It is an excellent detergent for textile processing, metal degreasing, clay soils, fire fighting, and industrial, institutional, and household cleaners due to its superb ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify, making it a great detergent.

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® EPO 64 is an anhydrous, liquid nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. This product is a low foaming surfactant and can be used in machine dishwashing formulations, laundry detergents, metal cleaners, textile processing and automotive cleaners.

Galaxy™ CAPAO is a versatile ingredient whihc is categorized under cleaning ingredients, specifically as a rheology modifier and wetting & dispersion aid. Galaxy™ CAPAO offers a multitude of benefits, such as excellent wetting properties, thickening emulsions, effective degreasing, and foam stability. It maintains high stability even in alkaline environments. This liquid-form ingredient functions as a thickener, wetting agent, emulsifier, conditioner, and foam stabilizer.

DePHOS H66 - 872 is a potassium salt of an organic phosphate ester. It functions as a hydrotrope, particularly in acid and alkaline systems where low foam is preferred.