Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Surfactant

Lumiten® I-SC is an anionic surfactant used to improve the wetting power of polymer dispersions. It is a solution of sodium sulphosuccinate ethoxylate and a nonionic tenside in water. This surfactant enhances the wetting power of polymer dispersions, particularly during processing with machinery, and performs well in combination with nonionic wetting agents and emulsifiers.

Lutensol® XL 50 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® TO 109 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) represent nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Grades with medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted to maintain a liquid form. These surfactants are specifically formulated for applications requiring effective wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities due to their inherent structural composition.

Lutensol® XL 89 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® XP 30 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® TO 12 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Grades with medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted to maintain a liquid form. Their structural composition makes them particularly suited for applications requiring effective wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities.

Lutensol® XL 70 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® XL 60 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® XP 40 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® XP 100 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® XP 99 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® TO 5 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are based on saturated iso-C13-alcohol providing a low, medium and high EO degree. EO degrees of medium and high are water-diluted grades to keep the liquid form. According to their structure they are used where wetting, emulsification and soil removal power is needed.

Lutensol® FA 12 K offers features beneficial for agrochemicals, enhancing wetting and maintaining low foaming properties. Additionally, it excels at emulsification and solubilization and facilitates wetting processes. Furthermore, as an industrial additive, it demonstrates excellent wetting properties. This product is marketed across various sectors, including agriculture and feed, home, Institutional and Industrial (household, institutional, and industrial) care, and industrial applications within chemical manufacturing, industrial cleaning, and agricultural pest control. It is employed in home care (surface care) and IandI (institutional and industrial) cleaning applications, specifically in detergents. Its physical form is a liquid.

Lutensol® XL 140 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. Depending on the EO degree, the non-diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes that become clear at 50°C. The water-diluted grades, indicated by the index XL..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensitivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® XP 80 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® XL 80 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® XP 60 (C10-Guerbet alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide and are available with a low, medium and high EO degree. Dependent on the EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. Water diluted grades, indicated by the index XP ...9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent dynamic and wetting properties. Contrary to other nonionic surfactants, the XP types provide high cmc values (critical micelle concentration).

Lutensol® TO 129 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Grades featuring medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted to retain a liquid state. Their structural composition makes them ideal for applications requiring effective wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities.

Lutensol® TO 20 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Grades with medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted to maintain a liquid state. These surfactants are specifically designed for applications requiring effective wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities owing to their structural composition.

Lutensol® XL 90 (C10-Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl alkoxylates based on C10 Guerbet alcohol and are available with a versatile alkoxylation degree. In dependency on EO degree the non diluted grades are cloudy liquids or slightly yellowish pastes which become clear at 50°C. The water diluted grades, indicated by the index XL ..9, are clear liquids at room temperature. These products provide excellent wetting properties and solubilizing properties. Due to their less smelling character, formulations with sensivity to odor can be prepared with such grades.

Lutensol® TO 3 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are based on saturated iso-C13-alcohol providing a low, medium and high EO degree. EO degrees of medium and high are water-diluted grades to keep the liquid form. According to their structure they are used where wetting, emulsification and soil removal power is needed.

Lutensol® TO 7 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants. They are based on saturated iso-C13-alcohol providing a low, medium and high EO degree. EO degrees of medium and high are water-diluted grades to keep the liquid form. According to their structure they are used where wetting, emulsification and soil removal power is needed.

Lutensol® TO 10 (C13-oxo alcohol ethoxylates) are nonionic surfactants derived from saturated iso-C13-alcohol, offering low, medium, and high EO degrees. Medium and high EO degrees are water-diluted grades, ensuring a liquid form. These surfactants are specifically designed for applications requiring strong wetting, emulsification, and soil removal capabilities due to their inherent structure.

BIO-TERGE® AS-90 COARSE is a versatile, highly active anionic surfactant providing excellent wetting, foaming, and deterrent properties in alkaline, acidic, or neutral media and in the presence of metallic salts commonly found in hard waters. These characteristics make it suitable for a variety of personal care, household, and industrial applications, such as shampoo (bar soap), handsoap, bath products, and cleaning products, but it can also be used as a firefighting foamer or air-entraining agent for mortar and plaster.

SULFONIC 100 serves as an emulsifier intermediate for detergents in household, cleaner, and agricultural formulations. It can form both water-soluble and oil-soluble salts, offering flexibility in tailoring sulfonates to specific properties. Its utility extends to applications like drilling foamers, acid-catalyzed reactions, and catalysts in aqueous systems.

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® N25-9 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, offering emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. Its high cloud point promotes formulation clarity. This product is commonly used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications.

NINATE® 411 is an isopropyl amine salt of branched alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is an anionic surfactant used in the manufacture of latex. It also finds application in a variety of agricultural formulations and in oil- and solvent-based systems. It is kosher-certified.

BTC® 85-RT is a quaternary for formulation into a wide variety of institutional and industrial cleaning applications, including water treatment, gas and oil drilling muds and packer fluids, gas and oil recovery injection water systems, gas and oil fracturing fluid systems, and wood preservation. This biocidal active is associated with a u.S. Epa-registered end-use formulation that meets the criteria for applications against emerging viral pathogens. End-use formulations meeting this criteria may be considered for use as hard surface disinfectants against sars-cov-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease covid-19.

STEPSPERSE® 71 is a pigment dispersant designed for preparing colorants in waterborne architectural coating applications. This anionic polymeric dispersant is effective with both organic and inorganic pigments, ensuring good compatibility in formulations. It is available as a 30-35% active, aqueous-based dispersant.

STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA is an anionic surfactant notable for its excellent foaming and viscosity characteristics. It's utilized in personal care and detergent formulations, spanning shampoo, hand soap, bath products, light-duty liquids, and fine fabric wash. It's also employed as a textile scouring and foaming additive in industrial contexts.

STEPANTEX® DA-6 is a highly active nonionic surfactant that provides emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. This product finds application in laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, hand dishwashing, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPAN® C-42 stands as a fatty acid-based methyl ester that finds its significance across a diverse array of agricultural applications. It belongs to the chemical group of methyl esters and functions as a solvent, adjuvant, and carrier. Its versatile usage encompasses concentrated emulsions (ew), emulsifiable concentrates (ec), industrial applications, microemulsions (me), oil dispersants (od), oil in water emulsions (ew), solvents, suspoemulsions (se), and tank mix adjuvants. Noteworthy attributes include its bio-based nature, kosher certification, derivation from natural sources, and being plant-derived.

NINOL® C-5 is a liquid nonionic surfactant categorized as a peg-6 coconut dea amide with properties that enhance foam and viscosity. It plays a role in personal care products like shampoos and bath products and extends its utility to industrial applications, including composite processing.

POLYSTEP® F-9 is a nonionic surfactant offering several advantages in latex manufacturing. Its role spans particle size control, mechanical stability enhancement, and improved freeze-thaw stability. With its kosher certification, it adheres to dietary requirements. In the market for emulsion polymerization, it contributes to the production of latex characterized by controlled particle sizes, enhanced mechanical attributes, and improved freeze-thaw cycle stability.

MERPOL® SH constitutes a nonionic surfactant solution, offering effective wetting and emulsification properties. It's used as a detergent for hard surface cleaning and as a lubricating agent during rubber part assembly. Its classification belongs to the specialty ethoxylates chemical group.