Products in HI&I Care: Wetting Agent

T-Det® N-30F is a non-ionic surfactant made from nonylphenol and 30 moles of ethylene oxide. It is an anhydrous liquid and is soluble in various solvents. This product can be used in cleaning formulations for its excellent detergency and wetting properties.

T-Det® A 139 is an anhydrous liquid surface-active agent produced by the reaction of tridecyl alcohol with 9 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants, and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® EPO 127 F is a difunctional block copolymer nonionic surfactant, compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants and stable in acidic and alkaline media. It appears as off-white flakes and is used as a wetting agent, dispersant, and emulsifier in a wide range of applications, including coatings, industrial cleaning, and agricultural chemicals. This surfactant provides excellent wetting, emulsification, and dispersing properties in a variety of formulations, making it a versatile and effective choice for many industrial processes.

Harcros Foamer HS is a high-foaming amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It provides excellent foaming across a broad pH range and enhances foam quality in formulated systems. It remains soluble in soft water, hard water, brine, and concentrated electrolyte solutions without precipitating at isoelectric pH. When combined with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl-benzene sulfonates, and soaps, Foamer™ HS synergistically improves foam stability.

H-Sil® SC-C8 is a high-molecular-weight silicone polyether that imparts low surface tension to formulated products. It helps promote wetting and surface activity and is an effective additive to both cosmetic formulations and household products. This product is stable in most formulations when used up to 5% and is an excellent co-surfactant for use in hair-care shampoos and conditioners. In skin care products, it is an effective emollient and humectant.

T-Det® N 20 is an anhydrous liquid nonionic surface-active agent produced by the reaction of nonylphenol with 20 moles of ethylene oxide. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic surfactants and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

T-Det® EPO 104 is a block copolymer of propylene and ethylene oxide, an effective wetting agent, emulsifier, rinse aid and chemical intermediate used in products for textile, agriculture, paper, petroleum and paint industries. Its nonionic structure makes it compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants and it is stable in the presence of acids, bases, and salts.

Harcros Octyl Phosphonic Acid 80% is an 80% solution of 1-octyl phosphonic acid, used as a surface modifier and chelant. In its sodium and potassium salt forms, it exhibits surfactant properties, making it useful in formulating hard surface cleaners.

Harcros Foamer CD is a high-foaming anionic surfactant developed for use in air mist drilling. It is also suitable as a base for high-foaming liquid detergents, scrub soaps, rug shampoos, and all-purpose cleaners. It is a sulfate-ether surfactant based on a linear hydrophobe that has been proven in the industry to be highly biodegradable. This product is soluble and stable in solutions with high electrolyte concentrations.

H-Soft® ADBAC-80M is a water-soluble, 80% active alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride solution in water and methanol. As a cationic surfactant, it can be used alone or in combination with amphoteric, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It exhibits degreasing, wetting, dispersing, detergent, and oil-solubilizing properties.

H-Soft® AT is an acid thickener designed for hydrochloric acid (HCl) and mixtures with other mineral acids, providing wetting and detergency properties. Its viscosity-building efficiency and long-term stability make it suitable for applications like acid bowl and dairy cleaners requiring viscous acid solutions. For optimal results, add H-Soft™ AT to water before the acid.

H Teric Surfactant is a low-foaming amphoteric surfactant providing excellent wetting in strong acid or alkaline systems. Suitable for HI&I cleaners and high-pressure spray applications requiring low foam, it offers hydrotroping, detergency, and rinseability properties.

H-Trope OD is a highly effective anionic hydrotrope derived from natural, non-petroleum-based materials, offering excellent environmental attributes for formulating “green” products. It is more effective than sodium xylene sulfonate, providing strong wetting and detergency properties. Soluble in up to 20% KOH and 15% NaOH, H Trope OD is a moderate foamer suitable for developing vertical foaming cleaners.

Harcros Chemicals OPA - 80 is an anionic surfactant and chelating agent primarily used in chemical manufacturing and surface care markets. It belongs to the chemical families of organic acids and phosphonic acids and derivatives. The chemical name is octylphosphonic acid, and it is used for its performance as a wetting and dispersion aid in various applications.

H-Soft® NALA is an amphoteric surfactant that produces a stable, dense, slow-draining foam, ideal for HI&I cleaners and oilfield foamers. It offers excellent hydrotroping in high electrolyte systems and contributes to wetting, detergency, and rinseability.

H Trope AHS is used in household, industrial, and institutional (HI&I) formulations requiring high performance and low foam. It acts as an effective wetting agent and detergent in caustic soda solutions, is readily soluble, and requires no prolonged heating or mixing. It is also stable in mineral acids, including HCl, HNO3, and H3PO4.

H-Soft® 1C is a plant-derived alkyl imidazoline monocarboxylic acid amphoteric surfactant. It offers wetting and detergency properties for textile and hard surface cleaners.

H-Soft® TI-400 is a highly efficient corrosion inhibitor for alkaline cleaners, providing protection against flash rusting and undercarriage protection. It is suitable for low-foam alkaline spray washes, offering rust protection, improved wetting, and rinsibility.

H-Soft® ADBAC-80EL is a water-soluble, 80% active alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride solution in water and ethanol. This cationic surfactant can be used alone or in combination with amphoteric, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It provides degreasing, wetting, dispersing, detergent, and oil-solubilizing properties.

H-Soft® 2COSF is a low to moderate foaming caprylic imidazoline-derived amphoteric surfactant, stable in both acid and alkaline systems. It can be used in dry or liquid caustic systems without causing discoloration or losing effectiveness. H-Soft™ 2COSF exhibits multifunctional properties, including excellent wetting, detergency, rinsibility, and hydrotroping.

Berol EZ-1 is an optimized surfactant for water based degreasing with an excellent environmental profile.

Berol 175 is a non-ionic surfactant based on a natural based primary alcohol. It has a hydrophilic (water soluble) character.

Berol 266 is a narrow range non-ionic surfactant based on a synthetic primary alcohol with >80% linearity.

Petro LBAF Liquid is a stable in high and low pH, coupling/dispersing agents.

Berol 226 is all purpose cleaner and degreaser which is ready to formulate with builders and water with high efficiency.

Ethylan 1003 is a nonionic surfactant based on a synthetic primary alcohol.

Ethomeen C/22 is a tertiary amine ethoxylate based on a primary coco amine.

Ethomeen O/12LC is a tertiary amine ethoxylate, based on a primary oleyl amine.

Berol 840 is a low foaming narrow range non-ionic surfactant based on a synthetic alcohol.

Arquad 2.10-50 is a quaternary ammonium compound - Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

Ethylan CPG7545 is a low foaming nonionic surfactant with good wetting power and detergency.

Arquad T-50 is a cationic surfactant based on tallow amine - Tallowtrimethylammonium chloride.

Arquad MCB-50 is a quaternary ammonium compound - Coco (fractionated) benzyldimethylammonium chloride.

Witconate NAS 88 sodium octane sulfonate is a low foaming hydrotrope, efficient degreaser and wetting agent for many applications. It is direct release, bleach stable and DFE approved. Listed on CleanGredients and Safer Choice.

AG 6210 is a non-ionic surfactant, alkyl glucoside. It is based on a blend of short chain fatty alcohols and glucose. AG 6210 soluble in water and propylene glycol and dispersible in 2-propanol. It can be used as a: Corrosion inhibitor Dispersing agent Foam booster Degreaser

Lankropol 4500 is a Sodium di-(2-EH) sulfosuccinate in ethanol/water.