Products in HI&I Care: Wetting Agent

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid is a silicone polyether copolymer with a HLB value of 12, as calculated using the wt% of the EO/5 method. This graft-style, hydrolytically stable silicone polyether surfactant has applications in hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions, and shaving soaps.

MAKON® P104 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer that excels in oil-in-water emulsification. Its application spans across multiple industries, including agriculture, industry, paints, and coatings. Its contribution is prominent in agricultural pesticide formulations, as well as serving as a dispersant and oil-in-water emulsifier.

MAKON® L101 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer distinguished for water-in-oil emulsification, low foaming, defoaming, and fast wetting attributes. Its usage spans metalworking, paints and coatings, agriculture, and industrial applications. Its core applications include anti-foaming, defoaming, oil cutting, dispersants, water-in-oil emulsifiers, emulsion polymerization, and textiles. It is a low-ash product.

BIO-TERGE® AS-40 HASB is sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate that provides excellent viscosity, foam characteristics, and mildness. It is an ideal anionic surfactant for a variety of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning and personal care applications, as well as agricultural formulations and construction products used for concrete bases, firefighting foams, and dust control. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

MAKON® L61 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer known for its low foaming, defoaming, and water-in-oil emulsification attributes. Its versatility spans markets like household, industrial, institutional, agriculture, paints and coatings, metalworking, and textiles. It finds usage in areas such as defoaming, metal cleaning, spray washing, warewashing, general-purpose cleaning, textile wetting and scouring, agricultural adjuvants, and non-foaming emulsions. It is another product within the makon® line, featuring low ash content.

BIO-SOFT® N25-7 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate boasting fast wetting, excellent detergent, and emulsification attributes. Its low interfacial tension and low cmc make it particularly suitable for laundry detergents and prespotters, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It adheres to the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

BIO-SOFT® N91-8 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with an hlb of 13.9, suitable for oil-in-water formulations. It offers fast wetting and high foam, even in high-temperature cleaning, due to its elevated cloud point. With applications spanning laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

STEPFAC™ 8182 is a phosphate ester used in high electrolyte systems. It can be used as a compatibility agent in liquid fertilizer systems. It is a phosphate ester of an alkyl polyethoxyethanol and is typically used in high electrolyte systems. They can be used as compatibility agents in liquid fertilizer systems. They can also be incorporated into many emulsifier blends.

BIO-SOFT® N1-5 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a low pour point that provides fast wetting, detergency, and low to moderate foam. This product finds application in laundry detergents, textiles, paint, and hi&i cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

AMMONYX® DO is an amphoteric surfactant catering to household and h&i applications. It boasts low and fast-breaking foam properties while contributing to viscosity building. With relevance in the textile industry, AMMONYX® DO is kosher certified, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo/po-free (ethylene oxide, propylene oxide).

STEPFAC™ 8181-E is an ethoxylated phosphate ester that finds application in a wide range of agricultural contexts. Classified within the chemical group of ethoxylated phosphate ester phosphate esters, it performs a multitude of functions, including acting as a dispersant, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. Its versatile application encompasses adjuvant additives, capsule suspensions (cs), concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), fumigants, metalworking cleaners, microemulsions (me), oil dispersants (od), oil in water emulsions (ew), ready-to-use (rtu) products, soluble concentrates (sl), soluble liquids (sl), suspension concentrates (sc), suspoemulsions (se), tank mix adjuvants, water dispersible granules (wg), and wettable powders (wp).

BIO-SOFT® N91-6 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a low pour point and high hlb, excelling in fast wetting, moderate foam, emulsification, and detergency. Applications include laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It satisfies the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

MAKON® 12 functions as a high-active nonionic surfactant of great utility across agricultural applications, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textiles, and paper deinking. MAKON® 12's role encompasses being an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. The product bears kosher certification.

MAKON® L64 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer displaying low foaming, good detergency, and water solubility. Its range of applications spans household, industrial, institutional, agriculture, paints and coatings, metalworking, pulp and paper, and textiles. Its suitability is evident in laundry, floor cleaning, food processing, rinse aids, pulp and paper, and agricultural pesticide formulations. It also maintains a low ash content, consistent with other products in the makon® line.

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.

MAKON® 30 is an all-high-active nonionic surfactant with diverse applications, including agriculture, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textiles, and paper deinking. Their chemical group is nonylphenol etheroxylates, and they serve as emulsifiers, adjuvants, and wetting agents. This product is kosher-certified.

BIO-SOFT® N1-9 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, strong water solubility, and high cloud point, making it well-suited for general-purpose cleaning and fragrance solubilization. It offers emulsification, moderate to high foam, detergency, and moderate to fast wetting. Like other mentioned products, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

MERPOL® HCS is a versatile nonionic surfactant that acts as a wetting agent and emulsifier, with applications in textile and paper manufacturing. Part of the specialty ethoxylates chemical group, it specifically excels as a pigment dispersant. Its scope includes the home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets for uses like textile scouring and treatment.

STEPANTEX® TD-560 is a nonionic surfactant that acts as a low-foaming scouring and wetting agent in various hard surface cleaners. It belongs to the alcohol ethoxylates tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates chemical group and holds kosher certification, serving markets like home care, institutional, and industrial cleaning.

BIO-SOFT® EC-600 is a nonionic surfactant blend featuring an hlb (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of 10.6. This versatile surfactant finds use in wetting, emulsification, and as a degreasing booster within industrial cleaners, detergents, and paint additives. One of its notable features is its comparison to np-6 (nonylphenol ethoxylate), where bio-soft® n-600 exhibits rapid wetting properties. It effectively replaces nonylphenol ethoxylates as a more environmentally friendly option. Furthermore, it aligns with the standards set by the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen, and its inclusion on cleangredients underscores its commitment to sustainable formulations.

MERPOL® A is an alcohol phosphate that offers attributes such as low foam generation, effective wetting, and reliable emulsification. It serves a range of applications, including metal processing, composite handling, printing ink manufacturing, and coatings. Classified within the chemical group of alcohol phosphate esters, its functions encompass being a plastic anti-static agent, pigment dispersant, and textile lubricating agent.

STEPWET® DOS 70-EA is a high-quality wetting agent designed for use in aqueous systems and mineral dispersions. It offers strong emulsifying properties, particularly for creating oil-in-water emulsions. Due to these emulsifying capabilities, it finds applications in various fields, including emulsion polymerization and agricultural applications. This product is manufactured in North America, which can be an important consideration for customers seeking local sourcing and support. Its emulsifying and wetting properties make it valuable for industries that require effective dispersion of oil-based substances within water-based systems, as well as enhanced wetting of surfaces for improved coverage and performance.

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® GSB-9 is a nonionic surfactant blend offering moderate and stable foam, good wetting properties, and high detergency. Its application spans various industrial contexts and cleaning products, enabling versatile formulations. It can function as a dyeing assistant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Its effectiveness at low concentrations adds to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

MAKON® TD-8 is a versatile nonionic surfactant with applications across a range of agricultural formulations and industrial uses. It serves as an adjustable hlb variable and belongs to the chemical group of alcohol ethoxylates, specifically tridecyl alcohol ethoxylates. Its functions include acting as an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. Notably, this product holds kosher certification.

AMMONYX® CETAC-30 is a cationic surfactant with its primary application in hair conditioners, hair styling aids, creams, and lotions. Its functions encompass enhancing skin feel and acting as a textile antistatic agent. Its presence spans across the home care, industrial products, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care markets. It's worth noting that the product is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

STEPWET® DOS 70-PG stands out as an exceptional wetting agent, showcasing impressive performance even at low concentrations in mineral dispersions and aqueous systems. It boasts multiple functions, such as being a latex frothing agent, emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent, with particular effectiveness in emulsifying oil-in-water emulsions in the emulsion polymerization, textile, and agricultural industries.

MAKON® 10 is a high-active nonionic surfactant with applications in various fields, including agriculture, detergents, sanitizers, industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, textile applications, and paper deinking. It belongs to the category of nonylphenol ethoxylates and serves as an emulsifier, adjuvant, and wetting agent. This product is kosher-certified.

AMMONYX® LO-A is an amphoteric surfactant with applications in personal care and hi&i as a foam enhancer, viscosity builder, and emulsifier. It can also act as a lubricant in textile applications. It is produced and available for use in the asia-pacific region.

MAKON® DA-4 is a nonionic surfactant recognized for its efficacy as an emulsifier and as a key component in emulsifier blends for agricultural formulations. It plays a pivotal role as an hlb variable across various formulations. Classified within the chemical group of decyl alcohol ethoxylates, its functions encompass serving as an emulsifier, a versatile multifunctional wetting agent, and an adjuvant. Additionally, it's important to note that this product holds kosher certification.

STEPFAC™ 8181 PT3 is an ethoxylated phosphate ester widely used in various agricultural applications. Its functions span agrochemical emulsifiers, dispersants, adjuvants, and wetting agents. With applications in concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), fumigants, metalworking cleaners, microemulsions (me), oil dispersants (od), soluble concentrates (sl), soluble liquids (sl), suspension concentrates (sc), suspoemulsions (se), and tank mix adjuvants, it caters to home care and industrial products.

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.

AMMONYX® MO operates as a myristamine oxide, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i products. This amphoteric surfactant is suitable for high-viscosity formulations and finds applications in various markets, including agricultural solutions, home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, personal care, and vehicle care.

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.

BIO-SOFT® N-900 is a nonionic surfactant blend renowned for its cleaning, degreasing, and detergent properties. It can serve as a replacement for np-9 and be formulated into both concentrates and ready-to-use products. This versatile product remains stable in aqueous acidic and alkaline solutions. It also aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.Org.

STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET presents a solution composed of steposol® met-10u, citrus terpenes, and emulsifiers, surpassing petroleum-based solvents in cleaning and solvency with minimal voc content and a bio-based source. It's applicable to various cleaner types, from home-market multi-surface cleaners to industrial cleaners.