Products in Functional Additives: Wetting Agent

ECO Tween™ 21 is a 100% bio-based ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (lauric acid) and produced through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This ethoxylate is highly efficient in creating oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, especially when used in combination with its non-ethoxylated counterpart, Span 20.

Mosselman SLS 94% Needles (85586-07-8) is an anionic solid surfactant which finds applications as a foaming and wetting agent in toothpastes, toiletry formulations, toilet bars and as an emulsifier in the emulsion polymerisation.

Crodasinic™ CS30 is a biodegradable anionic surfactant consisting of the sodium salt of an acyl sarcosine (sarcosinate). It is a mild, multifunctional surfactant providing a range of functional benefits, including detergency, wetting, stable foaming, and corrosion inhibition, for a wide variety of homecare and I&I applications.

Synperonic™ 13/6.5 is an ethoxylated primary branched C13 alcohol with full saturation. This water-soluble, nonionic surfactant can be used as an effective wetting agent or degreaser in a number of home care and I&I applications. Synperonic™ 13/6.5 can also be used as a suitable replacement for nonylphenol ethoxylates.

NatraSense™ AG-810 is a 100% bio-based surfactant designed to provide multiple benefits to a formulation. With good tolerance to salts, builders, and extremes of pH, NatraSense™ AG-810 can be easily incorporated into a variety of cleaning formulations. NatraSense™ AG-810 has been proven not to cause stress-cracking of plastics, a common issue with conventional nonionic surfactants, while at the same time providing gloss retention and streak-free cleaning.

ECO Diversaclean CS is a blend of caustic-stable surfactants, combining an alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactant with a potent alcohol alkoxylate. This optimized formulation enhances cleaning and wetting performance beyond what APG alone can achieve, while still maintaining the alkaline stability and environmentally friendly attributes of the sugar-based APG.

NatraGem™ S140 is a naturally derived solubilizer that enables the incorporation of a wide range of lipophilic ingredients into clear formulations. NatraGem™ S140 is an easy-to-handle, cold-processable solution that can be used within gel, alcohol, and aqueous cleaning solutions without adversely affecting foaming properties. NatraGem™ S140 has proven anti-irritancy benefits.

ECO Brij™ S20 MBAL is a 100% bio-based ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on stearyl alcohol chemistry and manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This naturally derived surfactant offers a number of functional benefits, including wetting and high foaming, for a variety of applications.

ECO Natrasense™ WS MBAL is a 100% bio-based surfactant created by combining 100% bio-based ethylene oxide with a 100% bio-based fatty alcohol. It is specifically designed to replace nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs/APEs) and offers superior performance. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, including detergency, wetting, and emulsifying properties, making it suitable for a range of hard surface and fabric care applications.

Synperonic™ 91/10 is an ethoxylate (10) of a fully saturated C9/C11 alcohol. This water-soluble nonionic surfactant is an effective wetting agent and detergent in a wide variety of household and I&I cleaning applications. The product's applications include automatic and hand dishwashing; hard surface cleaning; industrial and institutional cleaning, vehicle care.

DIVERSACLEAN™ CS is a surfactant blend that maintains stability in caustic environments. It combines the superior cleaning and wetting capabilities of non-ionics with the alkaline stability and environmentally friendly nature of sugar-based APG. This versatile blend finds applications in hard surface cleaning as well as industrial and institutional cleaning.

Brij™ S721 is a naturally derived surfactant that belongs to the ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol family, specifically based on stearyl alcohol chemistry. This surfactant offers various functional benefits, including wetting and high foaming, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It finds uses in fabric and laundry care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning. The key functions of Brij™ S721 include acting as a detergent, emulsifier, high foaming agent, and wetting agent.

ECO Natrasense™ 205 MBAL is a fully bio-based surfactant produced by the reaction of 100% bio-based ethylene oxide with a 100% bio-based fatty alcohol. It is specifically formulated to surpass the performance of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs and APEs) and serve as a sustainable alternative. This naturally derived surfactant provides various functional advantages, including detergency, wetting, and anti-static properties, for a wide range of applications in household, industrial, and fabric care. RSPO grades are also available.

Crodateric™ CADP 38 is an amphoteric surfactant that is available as a 38% active solution. It offers a range of functional properties, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications. This surfactant acts as an effective detergent, wetting agent, emulsifier, dispersant, and hydrotrope. Crodateric™ CADP 38 is a versatile and fully biodegradable amphoteric surfactant. Its ability to act as a detergent, wetting agent, emulsifier, dispersant, and hydrotrope makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Its compatibility with various types of surfactants adds to its versatility, allowing formulators to create effective and stable formulations across different product categories.

LAN-AQUA-SOL 75:50 aids solubilization of water-insoluble Lanolin derivatives, perfume, vegetable oil and mineral oil to form clear aqueous and hydroalcoholic systems

Etocas™ 30 is a PEG 30 Castor Oil, derived from castor oil, which is known for its high ricinoleic acid content. This unique composition gives the oil exceptional solubility in organic compounds. Through the process of ethoxylation, Croda has made the oil soluble in water, resulting in a versatile ingredient with a wide range of functionalities and applications.

Synperonic™ A7L is a water-soluble nonionic surfactant that is a proprietary alkoxylate. This surfactant exhibits a low pour point, making it suitable for applications where low-foam detergents are required. Synperonic™ A7L offers versatile functionality and is an effective choice for various cleaning applications, including automatic and hand dishwash, fabric and laundry care, and industrial and institutional cleaning.

ModiSurf™ is an innovative hard surface modification technology that enhances the hydrophilicity of various surfaces, thereby facilitating the removal of soils. Additionally, it creates a protective layer that helps reduce resoiling. This versatile technology is highly effective against common household soils and compatible with both acidic and alkaline cleaning formulations.

Synperonic™ PE/P84 is a high HLB, water-soluble surfactant that is composed of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer. It functions as both an oil in water emulsifier and a co-emulsifier in blended surfactant systems. This versatile ingredient finds applications in industrial and institutional cleaning. It acts as an emulsifier, low foaming/defoaming agent, and wetting agent.

Synperonic™ LF/27 is a biodegradable surfactant that is an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer derived from a C13 or C15 alcohol. This versatile surfactant delivers outstanding low-foaming performance, especially at higher temperatures. It serves as a highly effective alternative to EO and PO block polymers.

ECO Brij™ C20 MBAL is a naturally derived surfactant that is 100% bio-based. It is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on cetyl alcohol chemistry. This surfactant provides several functional benefits, including wetting and high foaming properties, making it suitable for various applications.

Synperonic™ 13/8 is a fully saturated ethoxylated primary branched C13 alcohol. This nonionic surfactant is water-soluble and highly suitable for wetting and detergency purposes in a diverse range of home care and industrial and institutional (I&I) applications. Notably, it exhibits exceptional effectiveness, especially at lower temperatures.

Ariix Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% Powder is comprised of Sodium xylenesulphonate. It is commonly used as Anti Caking Agent, Anti Fungal Agent, Cleansing Agent, Coupling Agent, Dispersing Agent, Emulsifying Agent, Hydrotrope, Solubilizer, etc for a variety of applications in Household Cleaning, Other Personal Care and Food Packaging. Key benefits in use include: Anti-blocking, Dispersing, Clarifying, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Wetting, Anti-caking, Anti-fungal, etc. It is available in Powder form.

Crosolv™ 50 is an environmentally friendly, low VOC solvent that stands out for its biodegradability and safety. This VOC exempt solvent is specifically designed for household and I&I aqueous cleaning formulations. With its exceptional performance against greasy soils, Crosolv™ 50 proves to be effective even at low use rates of 0.3-3% when combined with non-ionic surfactants. It can be used either neat or as a dilutable concentrate with higher surfactant levels, offering versatility in formulation options.

Brij™ S10 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on stearyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, including excellent wetting properties and high foaming capabilities. It is suitable for a variety of applications, such as fabric and laundry care, as well as industrial and institutional cleaning.

Brij™ O10 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on oleyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant provides various functional benefits, such as wetting and high foaming. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including automatic and hand dishwashing, fabric and laundry care, hygiene nonwovens, industrial and institutional cleaning, and vehicle care.

Brij™ S20 is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on stearyl alcohol chemistry and manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This naturally derived surfactant provides several functional benefits, including effective wetting and high foaming properties. It is suitable for various applications, offering versatility and performance.

Synperonic™ PE/25R2 is a water-soluble surfactant that belongs to the ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer family. This versatile surfactant offers multiple functionalities, including de-foaming, wetting, and detergency, making it highly suitable for a range of cleaning applications, including automatic and hand dishwashing, industrial cleaning, and institutional cleaning.

Crodamol™ AB is an ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols that is a colorless liquid. It is a solubilizer and wetting agent with applications in automatic and hand dishwashing, industrial and institutional cleaning, insect repellency, tissue coatings, waxes, and polishes.

NatSurf™ 265 is a DfE-approved alcohol ethoxylate based on a primary alcohol. It is an ethoxylate of a short-chain linear fatty alcohol that can be used as a nonylphenol ethoxylate replacement. The short carbon chain length and the degree of ethoxylation combine to offer some unique cleaning performance benefits, including excellent dispersing and wetting properties. NatSurf™ 265 avoids high viscosities, even in ultra-concentrated formulations, and has a wide pH tolerance.

ECO Tween™ 65 is a 100% bio-based ethoxylated sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (palmitic acid). This ethoxylate excels in creating oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions and is suitable for various applications such as hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and waxes and polishes.

Crodamol™ GTCC is a fully saturated triglyceride with excellent emolliency and manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. Crodamol™ GTCC is entirely derived from vegetable resources and offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based mineral oil in a range of applications.

Incromine™ Oxide C is an emulsifier and wetting agent used in hard surface cleaning. It is suitable for applications such as automatic and hand dishwash, hard surface cleaning, and industrial and institutional cleaning. It is available in the form of a clear liquid.

ECO Brij™ S10 MBAL is a 100% bio-based ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol based on oleyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant offers a number of functional benefits, including detergency and wetting, for a variety of fabric care and HI&I applications.

Synperonic™ LF/30 is a biodegradable surfactant that belongs to the ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer family and is derived from a C12/C15 alcohol. It is known for its exceptional low-foaming performance and finds utility across various applications. Additionally, it serves as a reliable alternative to EO and PO block polymers.

Synperonic™ 13/12 is a water-soluble, nonionic surfactant that is an ethoxylated primary branched C13 alcohol with full saturation. It excels as a foam builder, detergent, and emulsifier, especially in hard-surface cleaning formulations. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including automatic and hand dishwashing, fabric and laundry care, hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and waxes and polishes.