Products in Commercial Laundry

Plurafac® LF 431 offers excellent caustic stability and does not yellow when in direct contact with NaOH beads. The choice of final surfactant depends on the formulation and temperature of the cleaning process. Its essential properties include wetting, low-foaming, or even defoaming.

Glucopon® 215 UP is a short-chain APG sold as a liquid of 63.5% concentration. This mid-chain APG surfactant has moderate hydrotropic ability and high foam, providing good primary cleaning. It is 100% derived from renewable resources and is used as a mild degreaser and foaming/stabilizing surfactant that won't damage even floor finishes. It has excellent gloss retention and plastic compatibility, and contains no biocide for preservation. It is listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List and is approved for direct release to the environment.

Plantatex® HCC provides fabric rejuvenation and is available in a 39% concentration. It is a high-performance wax dispersion with sensorial effects on fabrics, recommended for fabric care leave-on applications such as spray, fabric conditioner, or care balm, as well as rinse-off applications such as liquid laundry detergents. It is easy to handle and easily processable in cold temperatures.

Eumulgin® O 10 is an oleth-10 polymer that is ideal for use in the manufacturing of detergents. It is used as a non-ionic O/W-emulsifier for skin and hair care applications. It is supplied as a yellowish-white, paste-like mass with a distinctive odor.

Sokalan® CP 9 is a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate, available as an approximately 25% solids liquid. It has the potential to inhibit incrustation and scale formation as a result of its ability to disperse suspended solids. It boosts detergent effectiveness by overcoming deficiencies seen when phosphates are removed from formulations.

Sokalan® CP 5 Granules are available as granules with a concentration of approximately 92%. It has a high charge density and is ideal for powdered detergents. Its mean molar weight (Mw) is 70,000, and its calcium carbonate dispersion capacity (mg/g active polymer) is 280 at 60°C, pH 11. The residue is friable and thus will not promote re-soiling.

Lutensol® XL 70 is a 100% active product with very fast dynamics and excellent detergency on oily soils. It has a lower tendency to form a gel compared to longer-chain alcohol ethoxylates due to its fast-acting nature, which is attributed to its superior wetting profile.

Trilon® BX Powder is the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA-Na4) in solid form and of high purity. It plays an active role in removing many types of soil and boosting the detergency of laundry detergent by sequestering heavy metals. Furthermore, it can be used in all types of cleaner and degreaser formulations for I&I applications, with 84% active powder.

Sokalan® HP 96 is a clear to rarely slightly cloudy, yellow liquid at room temperature, available as a 70% active liquid. It tends to form sediment when cold and can help reduce the level of anionic surfactants in laundry formulations while providing anti-graying benefits.

Lutensol® XP 30 is a dynamic wetting agent with a C10 Guerbet Alcohol Ethoxylate POE (3) composition and 100% active content. It is synthetically derived and readily degradable. This product is suitable for various formulation types, including emulsifier concentrates, oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, soluble liquids, and wettable powders.

Sokalan® HP 66 K is a modified copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and is available in liquid form with a concentration of approximately 41%. It offers significantly better performance compared to PVP, with higher activity and better solubility in detergents than Sokalan® HP 56 K.

Lutensol® XP 80 is a 100% active product with very fast wetting and effective cleaning. It is readily biodegradable and has a lower tendency to form gels compared to longer-chain alcohol ethoxylates. Additionally, it is listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List. The final surfactant choice would be formulation-dependent.

Dehydol® 100 Liquid 90% is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from C12–C18 alcohol and contains 9 moles of ethylene oxide. It is 90% active and available as a liquid at room temperature, with a cloud point of 80°C. Due to its wetting and emulsifying power, it's used in all kinds of household and institutional cleaners.

Lutensol® XP 50 is an excellent wetting agent composed of C10 Guerbet Alcohol Ethoxylate POE (5) with 100% active content. It is a highly effective substitute for NP-6. The product is synthetically derived and readily degradable. Lutensol® XP 50 is suitable for a wide range of formulation types, including emulsifier concentrates, oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, soluble liquids, and wettable powders.

Lutensol® XL 100 is a synthetically derived, readily biodegradable C10 guerbet alcohol alkoxylate POE (10) with 100% active content. This product is a highly effective solubilizer and offers excellent emulsification properties. It complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents and has been tested for biodegradability and emulsifying properties according to the methods listed in Annex III.

Trilon® B Liquid is a 40% aqueous solution of tetrasodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate (Na4EDTA). It plays an active role in removing many types of soil and boosting the detergency of laundry detergent by sequestering heavy metals. Furthermore, it can be used in all types of cleaner and degreaser formulations for I&I applications.

Luvipur® FM 85 is a liquid product with a concentration of 85%. It can be utilized as a neutralizer or acidifier and has a high dissolving power on different metal scales. It is fully stable in non-oxidizing formulations and readily biodegradable. It finds applications in cleaning in place and manual dishwashing.

Rheovis® FRC is a liquid product with a concentration of approximately 55% (solids). It is an efficient cationic thickening agent for fabric softeners and can be used within a pH range of 3.0 to 7.0. It functions as a thickener and is used as a performance booster. Its application is in laundry and commercial laundry.

Lutensol® XL 79 is an easy-to-handle wetting agent and emulsifier with a C10 guerbet alcohol alkoxylate POE (7) composition and 85% active content. It provides enhanced performance compared to IDA. This product is synthetically derived and readily degradable. Lutensol® XL 79 is suitable for various formulation types, including emulsifier concentrates, oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, soluble liquids, wettable granules, and wettable powders.

Lutensol® TO 89 is suitable for both manual and machine floor cleaning. The hydrophobe is based on saturated iso-C13 alcohol with moderate branching. It is an effective NP-9 replacement in commercial laundry, with a cloud point of 60°C and moderate foam. Blends of Lutensol TDA 6 and 9 provide synergistic cleaning for dirty motor oil and dust sebum stains.

Tinogard® Q is an excited state light quencher used to protect personal care products from degradation caused by exposure to UV radiation in transparent packaging. It is complementary to UV light absorber, allowing for a highly cost-effective UV light stabilizer system. It is applied in body wash, face wash, liquid hand soap, skin care, shampoo, hair conditioner, and fragrances.

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.

Trilon® M Granules SG T are granular products with over 76% active concentration and are readily biodegradable. It is listed on Safer Choice and is 30% more efficient than EDTA. It improves cleaning performance with stubborn stains. Flexible application in alkaline and acidic formulations

Lutensol® XL 89 is an efficient and easy-to-handle wetting agent with a C10 guerbet alcohol alkoxylate POE (8) composition and 80% active content. It is synthetically derived and readily degradable. This product can provide improved performance compared to NP-9 in various in-can and tank mix applications. Lutensol® XL 89 is suitable for a wide range of formulation types, including emulsifier concentrates, oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, microemulsions, suspension concentrates, suspo-emulsions, soluble liquids, wettable granules, and wettable powders.

Tinogard® DA is a non-phenolic antioxidant available as white or yellowish flakes to protect oils, fats, and fragrances from oxidative decomposition. It also protects colors, fragrances, and natural compounds from photolytic or photooxidative degradation. It is soluble in oil and alcohol.

Rheovis® CDE is a highly effective rheology modifier and stabilizer specially designed for fabric softeners. It is based on cationic acrylics polymer and employs the liquid dispersion polymer (LDP) technology. This product is an acrylamide-free polymer that is dispersed in biodegradable esters.

Lutensol® LA 60 is a low-foaming solubilizer and penetrating agent that can also act as a co-solvent or co-surfactant. It is commonly used for its detergency in various cleaning formulations and is useful for wetting, dispersing, emulsifying, and providing detergency.

Lutensol® A 65 N is a liquid product with a concentration of 100%, or Lutensol® TO 89 in a 90% solution. The hydrophobe is based on saturated iso-C13 alcohol with moderate branching and has a cloud point of 60°C. It offers excellent detergency and wetting power and is a moderate foamer. Additionally, it is highly compatible with other nonionic, cationic, and anionic surfactants.

Pluronic® F 68 PRILL is a versatile difunctional block copolymer surfactant that terminates in primary hydroxyl groups. As a nonionic surfactant, it is 100% active and has low toxicity. Pluronic® F 68 PRILL offers excellent properties for dispersing various materials, making it suitable for applications requiring emulsion stability, good particle dispersion, foaming, and associative thickening.

Plurafac® LF 303 is a low-foaming nonionic surfactant composed of predominantly unbranched fatty alcohols alkoxylated with higher alkene oxides and ethylene oxide. Its most important properties are wetting, low-foaming, or even defoaming, making it an excellent choice for controlling foam, particularly when used in combination with Glucopon® surfactant and Deriphat® 160 C.

Sokalan® DCS is a potential laundry sour alternative to succinic acid. It is a mixture of dibasic acids and is sold in flakes, with a concentration of approximately 100%. It can be used as a rinse aid and ADW machine cleaner component in solid formulations. Therefore, it is recommended for use in solid/powder formulations.

Trilon® P Liquid is a liquid product with a concentration of approximately 40%. It has a high binding capacity for iron or manganese, especially at high pH, and is an important additive for controlling rust stains in water with iron present.

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.

Berol 611 is a low foaming NPEO-free surfactant with excellent wetting and dissolving properties at room temperature. Suitable as replacers for NP 9/NP 10 surfactants.

Alcosperse 149 D (Alcosperse 149 Dry) is a white powdered acrylate polymer dispersant designed for kaolin clay, slurry preparation, detergents, and other applications in the household industrial and industrial markets.

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.