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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Base Chemicals Features
- HII Features
- Product Attributes
Galaxy MW 287 is a non - ionic surface active agent derived from natural fatty alcohols. It exhibits good wetting, emulsifying, detergent and low foaming properties.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Product Applications
Galaxy MW 287 can be used:
- Used as cleansing agent in liquid & machine dishwash, laundry detergent, floor cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and other institutional cleanser formulations
- As an emulsifying agent, like in emulsification of paints, polishes, textile auxiliaries, etc.
- In wetting agents, dispersants, emulsion stabilizers
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid, to semi solid colourless to pale yellow
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Color (at 35°C) max. 25.0 APHA - pH (1% aqueous solution) 6.0 - 8.5 - - Moisture Content max. 0.3 % by mass - Hydroxyl Value 106 - 112 mg KOH/g - PEG Content max. 3.0 % by mass - Specific Gravity (at 70°C) 0.944 - 0.947 - - Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution) 50 - 56 °C - Solubility (5% solution in distilled water) Completely soluble - - Chemical Formula RO(CH₂CH₂O)nH - -
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 contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek adequate and timely medical attention.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Galaxy MW 287 is available in 235 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 17.6 MT (220 kg per carboy) can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in lacquer coated m.s. drums. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16 MT (200 kg per drum) can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC (1MT). Total of 18 IBC i.e. 17.1 MT (950 kg per IBC) can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. It can also be supplied in ISO containers. 22 - 24 MT of Galaxy MW 287 can be shipped in 24 MT ISO tanks.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Storage & Handling Information
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at 30 - 40°C away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture.
- Keep the container tightly closed after use, as the product is hygroscopic in nature.
- Once carboy / drum / IBC is opened, consume the product within a week.
- When taken in ISO container, it is recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
- In original sealed container, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least two years.
- If the material is stored below 30°C, then it may become hazy or semi - solid.
- If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys / drums, then keep the same in hot room of 50°C for around 2 days.
- It is recommended to heat the ISO tanks with hot water jacket of 70 - 80°C (4 - 8 hours) or low pressure steam (< 2 kgs / cm2 ) to bring the temperature of the product to 30 - 40°C.
- Avoid direct heating.
- Heating time may vary.
- Once it is in molten stage, mix it properly to make it uniform before use.
- If material is not melted properly / not uniform, there is a possibility of improper sampling.
- Avoid part quantity use.
- It can also be stored in a clean and dry SS storage tank.
- During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 carboys (palletized / non - palletized) / drums (palletized / non - palletized) / IBC