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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- HII Features
- Product Attributes
Galaxy LES 370 is an anionic surfactant. It is water soluble. It has excellent foaming power and detergency property. It is also a very good emulsifier. It can be used with other anionic, non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants. However, due to its anionic character, it should not be used with cationic components like cationic surfactants, cationic dyes, etc.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Product Applications
Galaxy LES 370 is used for a wide range of applications such as:
- Galaxy LES 370 is used in personal care applications such as Body wash, Shampoo, Facial Cleansers, Hand wash, Bathing bar etc. as primary surfactant
- It is used in Homecare applications such as laundry detergent, Dishwash, Kitchen surface cleaner, All-purpose cleaner etc.
- It is recommended to use in vehicle care such as Car wash
- In firefighting foams
- Galaxy LES 370 can be used in Glass cleaner and Industrial & Institutional cleansing applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Appearance
- Viscous flowable liquid colourless to pale yellow
- Odor
- To comply to standard
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH (1% solution w/v) 6.0 - 8.5 - - Active Matter (Mol.wt. 428) min. 68 % by mass - Non-Decomposable Organic Matter (on as is basis) max. 3.0 % by mass - Sulfate (as Na₂SO₄) max. 1.5 % by mass - 1,4-Dioxane (on 100% AD) max. 30 ppm - Iron Content max. 10 ppm - Microbial Count (TVC) max. 10 cfu/ml Plate method Chemical Formula R-O-(CH₂CH₂O)nSO₃Na - - - Heavy Metals
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Lead Content max. 15 ppm -
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of ingestion, contact with eyes / skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Galaxy LES 370 is available in 220 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16.8 MT (210 kg per carboy) can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. It can also be supplied in ISO containers (23 MT) and flexi bags (23 MT). In India, it can be supplied in jacketed SS tankers (20-22 MT).
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 Year
- Storage & Handling Information
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 35°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and personal hygiene.
- Keep containers tightly closed.
- In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least one year.
- Once the carboy / IBC is opened, ensure airtight closure after usage and use the product within a week.
- When taken in ISO container / tanker / flexi bags, it is recommended to transfer the material from ISO containers / tankers / flexi bags to sanitized SS storage tank with hot water jacket and also recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
- Slight pH drop is possible over prolonged storage. In case of drop in pH, it is fairly safe to use the material as long as the pH > 5.0.
- It is difficult to pump the material below 15°C.
- If the product becomes non - flowable due to cold condition, then it is recommended to heat the jacketed ISO containers / tankers / flexi bags with hot water of temperature 55 - 60°C for two hours.
- Do not apply direct steam.
- If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room at 40°C.
- During storage, carboys (palletized / non-palletized) should not be stacked one above the other and for IBC, stacking should be maximum 1+1.