Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 1338-39-2
- EC No.
- 215-663-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Recommended Uses
Agrochemical
- The products from the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW lines are used as emulsifiers in emulsifiable concentrates, oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions and microemulsions. They can also be used as adjuvants in soluble concentrates and as humectants in wettable powders and waterdispersible granules.
Cosmetics
- To prepare cosmetic creams and lotions, the selection of fatty acids and degrees of ethoxylation allow many combinations between the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW products to obtain the right balance of emulsifiers for optimum performance and stability.
Detergents
- Products from the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW lines and their mixtures are recommended as emulsifiers in liquid and paste wax formulas, and as a solvent base for floor and automotive polishing waxes and furniture polish. Tailored HLB emulsification systems are obtainable using ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW mixtures
- Recommended use levels for the ALKEST® SP products are at 2% to 3% in furniture polish, floor wax, leather polishes, and at 4% to 6% in automobile polishes, in combination with the ALKEST® TW products with higher HLB. As a general rule, use 25% by weight of the ALKEST® SP / ALKEST® TW combination based on the amount of oil phase to emulsify.
Resins
- ALKEST® SP 20 is used as a polymerization additive for PVC and polyester, improving the process control, reducing static electricity and increasing the fluidity of the polymer
Properties
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Soluble in
- Oil
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value max. 7.0 mg KOH/g - HLB Value 8.6 - - Hydroxyl Number 330 - 358 mgKOH/g - Saponification Value 154 - 170 mg KOH/g - Water Content max. 1 % CLI - WATER
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Regulatory Clearances
- The products from the ALKEST® SP have low toxicity and are considered readily biodegradable.
- The products from the ALKEST® SP lines can be used in personal care and cosmetic formulations under their INCI names as established in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook developed by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC, formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association - CTFA). The safety report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review concludes that these products are safe as used in cosmetic formulas. They also can be used in pharmaceutical products as per the US Pharmacopeia (USP) and in U.S. food products as per 21 CFR of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Handling
ALKEST® SP is considered non/low-irritating to the eyes and skin. However, when handling these products in their concentrated form, we recommend proper personal protective equipment (PPE) be used, e.g. PVC gloves, safety goggles, and coat.
In case of accidental contact:
- eyes: wash immediately with abundant water for at least 15 minutes;
- skin: remove the contaminated clothing and wash the affected sites with abundant water;
- ingestion: seek urgent medical care.
- ALKEST® SP should be stored sealed in their original containers, in a sheltered and dry place away from sources of heat or ignition. The areas where chemical products are handled should be well-ventilated with ready access to emergency showers and eyewash stations.
- ALKEST® SP is considered non-flammable. In case of fire, consult the appropriate MSDS.