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Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Product Applications
STEPANBLEND® APB is a concentrate mild surfactant blend designed to simplify personal care cleansing formulations such as formulations such as shampoos, liquid hand soaps, facial washes, body washes, and other bath products, whether clear, opaque or pearlescent formulations. It can be used at 15-25% by weight in formulations or less for economy formulations. STEPANBLEND® APB is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants and exhibits good foam and viscosity characteristics in formulated products. This concentrate offers all the benefits of surfactant blends: cold mixability and ease of handling for transport, storing and mixing considerations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Viscous yellow liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| pH (as is) | 6.0 | - | - |
| Active Content | 51.0 | % | - |
| Solids Content | 65.0 | % | - |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 11200.0 | cPs | - |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.01 | g/ml | - |
| Flash Point | min. 101 | °C | PMCC |
| Color | 1.5 | Gardner | - |
| Preservative | Formaldehyde | - | - |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.01 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Health Effects
STEPANBLEND® APB is expected to be slightly toxic orally (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg), moderately irritating to the skin and severely irritating to the eyes when tested as sold.
- Safety Precautions
Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANBLEND® APB. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling STEPANBLEND® APB.
- Workplace Exposure
Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace safety practices should be used to control these exposures.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Conditions
- Non-Bulk Storage Recommendations: STEPANBLEND® APB should be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS) at 60 – 100°F (16 – 38°C). Avoid overheating and freezing. If material is frozen it should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous prior to use.
- Bulk Storage Recommendations: STEPANBLEND® APB should be stored in vessels of 316 stainless steel. Material should be stored between 60-100°F (16-38°C).Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.