Products in Functional Additives: Hard Surface Cleaners

PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF is a mild amphoteric surfactant with applications in both personal care and industrial cleaners. Due to its excellent coupling properties in personal care products, it is used to couple conditioning agents in shampoos. Its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into high levels of electrolyte makes PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF very useful for built industrial cleaners. It is suggested for systems where sodium chloride would be detrimental to the performance of the final product or would cause corrosion problems. PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF is stable over a broad pH range and is the surfactant of choice in high electrolyte systems.

NatraSense™ AG-810 is a 100% bio-based surfactant designed to provide multiple benefits to a formulation. With good tolerance to salts, builders, and extremes of pH, NatraSense™ AG-810 can be easily incorporated into a variety of cleaning formulations. NatraSense™ AG-810 has been proven not to cause stress-cracking of plastics, a common issue with conventional nonionic surfactants, while at the same time providing gloss retention and streak-free cleaning.

CrystaSense™ MP is a unique patented amide polymer designed for use as a rheology modifier for medium-polarity liquids in household, industrial, and institutional (I&I) applications. CrystaSense™ MP adds structure to oil- and fragrance-based formulations for use in air care and toilet care.

ECO Natrasense™ WS MBAL is a 100% bio-based surfactant created by combining 100% bio-based ethylene oxide with a 100% bio-based fatty alcohol. It is specifically designed to replace nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs/APEs) and offers superior performance. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, including detergency, wetting, and emulsifying properties, making it suitable for a range of hard surface and fabric care applications.

Synperonic™ NCA 810 is an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant that combines excellent low-foaming or defoaming performance with an impeccable environmental profile. The low foaming and wetting properties of Synperonic™ NCA 810 make it ideal for dishwashing, rinse aid, and hard surface cleaning applications.

Mosselman Heloxyl AP 30 (90170-43-7) is a high foam, salt free, amphoteric dipropionate surfactant which acts as a foaming agent, hydrotrope and stabilizer in acidic and alkaline solutions containing nonionic surfactants. It also exhibits synergistic effects with nonionic surfactants enabling incorporation of low levels of surfactant in formulations. This product is recommended for industrial cleaning applications requiring high foaming. Applications include industrial & institutional cleaning, vehicle cleaning, food industry cleaning and household & institutional hard surface cleaning. Heloxyl AP 30 is compatible with all types of surfactants.

DIVERSACLEAN™ NC is a non-ionic/cationic blend of surfactants designed to be readily biodegradable and suitable for use in water-based surfactant systems. It is particularly effective in grease cleaning formulations for industrial and institutional settings. Diversaclean NC finds applications in various areas such as hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, as well as vehicle care.

Synperonic™ 13/12 is a water-soluble, nonionic surfactant that is an ethoxylated primary branched C13 alcohol with full saturation. It excels as a foam builder, detergent, and emulsifier, especially in hard-surface cleaning formulations. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including automatic and hand dishwashing, fabric and laundry care, hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and waxes and polishes.

CroBiotic™ 100 is an optimized powder blend of bacterial strains in spore form, offering a proven, innovative, and effective long-term solution for odor control and hard surface cleaning. This advanced ingredient provides a sustainable cleaning option, benefiting both transportation and product application. With its 100% bio-based composition, CroBiotic™ 100 is certified by ECOCERT for specific formulations. By using CroBiotic™ 100, cleaning becomes more convenient as it delivers versatile benefits across various application areas, eliminating the need for multiple products.

Crodasol WS™ is a highly efficient and fast-dissolving fragrance solubilizer that requires low dosages, making it ideal for products with minimal surfactant levels. With Crodasol WS, formulators have the convenience of using a single solubilizer for a wide range of fragrances, eliminating the need for individual selection based on each case.

RHEOMER® FC NAT is a natural-based polymer derived from Guar Gum. It is an efficient non-ionic viscosity builder for laundry detergents and Hard Surface Cleaners, which allows formulating natural-based surface cleaners (multi-purpose, floor, kitchen, bathroom, etc. ) and laundry detergents.

Phytofoam™ is a vegetable complex derived from three plants known for their traditional cleansing properties. This unique blend not only enhances foam production but also maintains excellent detergency. It improves foam stability, resulting in a creamier and denser lather. Phytofoam™ is highly recommended for fabric care formulations, as well as automatic and hand dishwash products.

Croduret™ 7 is a vegetable-derived, ethoxylated nonionic surfactant known as PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. It finds applications in various sectors, offering emulsifying and solubilizing properties. The hydrogenation process of castor oil enhances its oxidative stability, resulting in improved color and reduced odor. Croduret™ 7 is suitable for air care, fabric & laundry care, hard surface cleaning, vehicle care, and waxes & polishes. It is available as a white/pale yellow viscous liquid.

MIRAPOL SURF N HSC is a natural-based powder cationic polymer. It is to be used in modern hard surface cleaners such as PMMA and polycarbonate, and delivering the following benefits through surface modification.

ModiSurf™ is an innovative hard surface modification technology that enhances the hydrophilicity of various surfaces, thereby facilitating the removal of soils. Additionally, it creates a protective layer that helps reduce resoiling. This versatile technology is highly effective against common household soils and compatible with both acidic and alkaline cleaning formulations.

Croda Camomile Flower Extract EC offers calming properties and is recommended for use in fabric care formulations, providing soothing claims. It can be applied in various applications, including air care, automatic & hand dishwash, fabric & laundry care, hard surface cleaning, and insect repellency. The extract serves as a solubilizer and is available in liquid form.

Crodafos™ T5A is a phosphate ester based on tridecyl alcohol. This anionic surfactant can offer wetting, emulsifying, corrosion inhibition, and antistatic properties to a wide range of applications. Applications include hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and vehicle care.

Crodasinic™ LS30 is a biodegradable anionic surfactant produced from a natural fatty acid and the amino acid derivative sarcosine. It offers a number of functional benefits, including detergency, wetting, stable foam formation, and corrosion inhibition, for a wide variety of homecare, industrial, and institutional applications.

Synperonic™ 13/6 is a water-soluble, nonionic surfactant that is an ethoxylated primary branched C13 alcohol with full saturation. It serves as a versatile wetting agent or degreaser in various home care and industrial and institutional (I&I) applications. Additionally, it can be used as a suitable alternative to nonylphenol ethoxylates.

Seatons Refined Rice Bran Wax is a natural vegetable wax extracted from rice bran oil. It primarily consists of aliphatic acids (wax acids) and higher alcohol esters, giving it a high melting point similar to carnauba wax. This wax is versatile and finds applications in various industries as a thickener, binding agent, plasticizer, coating, and gelling agent. It is commonly used in candles, polishes, and printing inks.

Span™ 80 is a biodegradable surfactant that utilizes a natural fatty acid (oleic acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol. It is produced through the RSPO's Mass Balance System, ensuring sustainability. This sorbitan ester is highly efficient in creating O/W emulsions, especially when used in conjunction with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 80.

Coltide™ Cashmere is primarily composed of small peptides and is produced through the hydrolysis of luxurious cashmere keratin fibers. It possesses strong moisture-binding properties that provide moisture regulation and conditioning effects to fibers. As a result, it enhances fabric softness and improves ease of handling.

Crodafos™ MCA is a mixture of cetyl alcohol and esters of phosphoric acid, known as cetyl phosphate. It acts as an emulsifier and is commonly used in hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, as well as vehicle care applications. It is available in Asia and Europe. The product is in the form of pastilles and meets majority bio-based sustainability criteria.

Renex™ PEG 1500 is a polymeric material composed of ethylene oxide. It has an average molecular weight of 1500, which contributes to its properties as an excellent solubilizer. Renex™ PEG 1500 is commonly used in a wide range of homecare and industrial and institutional (I&I) products.

NatSurf™ 205 is a DfE-approved alcohol ethoxylate derived from a primary natural alcohol. It provides excellent wetting properties and effective soil removal in cleaning formulations, making it a suitable replacement for nonylphenol ethoxylates. NatSurf 205 is commonly used in applications such as hard surface cleaning and industrial and institutional cleaning.

PEL-AMPH™ 2CY-75 is an amphoteric derived from caprylic hydroxyethyl imidazoline. It has excellent wetting and detergent properties while providing low foam. PEL-AMPH™ 2CY-75 has good stability in strongly alkaline and moderately acid systems. It is recommended for use in areas where low foaming detergency is needed such as, dairy cleaning, food processing plants, etc. PEL-AMPH™ 2CY75 is compatible with most all other surfactants. It is also an excellent solubilizer for higher molecular weight surfactants, particularly nonionics. Its low irritation properties make it ideal for personal care wipes.

Coltide™ H (Wheat) is a hydrolyzed wheat derivative that acts as an effective moisturizing agent due to hydrophilic groups that attract and bind water to the treated surface. It is substantive and able to provide moisture regulation and conditioning properties in both skin and fabric care applications.

Phytessence™ Pink Pomelo EC is an extract derived from pomelo fruit, offering a delightful sensory experience. With its sparkling, refreshing, and stimulating qualities, as well as vibrant appearance, it is particularly well-suited for air and fabric care formulations. Symbolizing freshness and vitality, Phytessence Pink Pomelo EC is designed to rejuvenate fabrics and refresh the air.

Crodateric™ CAS 50 is a mild, vegetable-derived amphoteric surfactant based on a coco fatty moiety. It is a highly effective, substantive amphoteric surfactant that can be used to enhance foaming and improve viscosity in anionic formulations. It has also been shown to dramatically enhance the conditioning performance of quaternary compounds.

ECO Natrasense™ 205 MBAL is a fully bio-based surfactant produced by the reaction of 100% bio-based ethylene oxide with a 100% bio-based fatty alcohol. It is specifically formulated to surpass the performance of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs and APEs) and serve as a sustainable alternative. This naturally derived surfactant provides various functional advantages, including detergency, wetting, and anti-static properties, for a wide range of applications in household, industrial, and fabric care. RSPO grades are also available.

ModiSurf™ Clarity is an additive for hard surface cleaners that forms a protective layer on glass and polymeric surfaces, repelling limescale and reducing the tendency of surfaces to mist up. It is effective in acid, neutral, and alkaline cleaners. ModiSurf™ Clarity can be formulated into a wide range of products and provides various consumer benefits. Unlike most alternatives, ModiSurf™ Clarity is biodegradable and has a high content of renewable raw materials.

Etocas™ 29 is a vegetable-derived, nonionic surfactant used in a wide range of household and industrial and institutional (I&I) applications. It offers excellent emulsifying and solubilizing properties. The chemical name of Etocas™ 29 is Ethoxy (29) castor oil. It is commonly used in air care, fabric & laundry care, hard surface cleaning, vehicle care, and waxes & polishes applications.

Multitrope™ 810 is a cost-effective liquid anionic surfactant that serves as an excellent hydrotrope. It demonstrates compatibility with a wide range of surfactants. Multitrope™ 810 is especially beneficial in formulations with high pH levels or high electrolyte concentrations. Its applications encompass automatic and hand dishwashing, fabric and laundry care, hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and vehicle care.

Crodasinic™ CS30 is a biodegradable anionic surfactant consisting of the sodium salt of an acyl sarcosine (sarcosinate). It is a mild, multifunctional surfactant providing a range of functional benefits, including detergency, wetting, stable foaming, and corrosion inhibition, for a wide variety of homecare and I&I applications.

Seatons Carnauba Wax is a pale yellow natural wax known for its exceptional hardness. It primarily consists of esters of fatty acids (80-85%), fatty alcohols (10-15%), acids (3-6%), and hydrocarbons (1-3%). Notably, carnauba wax contains esterified fatty diols (around 20%), hydroxylated fatty acids (approximately 6%), and cinnamic acid, an antioxidant (about 10%). It has been widely used as an additive in car waxes for its natural hardness and ability to enhance the glossy appearance of well-prepared vehicle paintwork.

ECO Etocas™ 30 is a 100% bio-based PEG 30 castor oil derived from the unique vegetable oil known as castor oil. Castor oil stands out due to its high content of ricinoleic acid, which imparts exceptional solubility in organic compounds. Through the process of ethoxylation, ECO Etocas 30 achieves water solubility, enabling a diverse range of applications and functionalities. Notably, it finds utility in areas such as hard surface cleaning and industrial and institutional (HI&I) settings.