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BURCO® IMIDAZOLINE T

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Burco® Imidazoline T is an oleyl and tall oil cyclic cationic surfactants that provide emulsification, corrosion inhibition, thickening, and antistatic properties. It is compatible with cationic and nonionic surfactants, but not compatible with anionic surfactants.

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant (Cationic)

End Uses: Laundry Detergents

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features and Benefits
  • Provides emulsification, corrosion inhibition, thickening, and antistatic properties
  • Substantive to most surfaces including fabrics, glass, paper, and metals
  • Oil soluble; made water soluble as a mineral acid or acetic acid salt
  • Alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE) free
  • Biodegradable

Applications & Uses

Markets
Home Care Applications
Recommended Uses
  • Asphalt: improves adhesion to aggregate, particularly under wet conditions
  • Industrial cleaners: provides emulsification in solvent cleaners and corrosion inhibition
  • Paints and cleaners: promotes viscosity build of attapulgite clay, provides corrosion inhibition in primers/paints, antiskinning agent in alkyd paints
  • Metal lubricants: adds lubricity and corrosion inhibition, displaces moisture
  • Flotation agents: used for removal of impurities from clay and ores
  • Petroleum: provides corrosion inhibition in oil acidifying and secondary oil recovery; serves as emulsifier and water scavenger in diesel additives, mineral oil, and kerosene
  • Agriculture: acts as emulsifier for oil sprays and herbicides
  • Laundry: functions as emulsifier for fabric softeners
  • Polymers: provides antistatic properties during manufacture of resins and PVC, processing aid during polymer production
Formulation Guidelines
  • Burco Imidazoline T is compatible with cationic and nonionic surfactants. The product is not compatible with anionic surfactants.

Properties

Appearance
Clear liquid
Soluble in
Oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1mgKOH/g-
Acid Valuemax 1mg KOH/g-
Activity100%-
Amine Value145-165%-
pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution)10.5--
Colormax. 14Gardner-
Density7.51lbs/gal-
Imidazolinemin. 90%-
Specific Gravity0.9--
Viscosity (25°C)375cPs-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Burco Imidazoline T is available in 53-gallon, open-head, poly drums (410 lbs), in totes, and in bulk.