Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Product Type
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68937-83-7
- EC No.
- 273-094-6
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- HII Features
- Biodegradability
STEPOSOL C-25 methyl esters are readily biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Applications
STEPOSOL C-25 is a naturally-derived, biodegradable solvent that can be used in a variety of household, industrial and institutional applications. The STEPOSOL methyl esters can be used as solvent replacements or co-solvents for a variety of applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid (at 25°C)
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Kerosene, Methanol, Xylene
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point | 200 | °C | - |
| Cloud Point | -35.4 | °C | - |
| Color | 11 | - | Apha Scale |
| Color | max. 1 | - | Gardener Scale |
| Other Methyl Esters | 1 | % | - |
| Flash Point | 78 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 2 | cPs | - |
| Kauri-Butanol Value | 112 | - | - |
| Density (at 25°C) | 0.87 | g/ml | - |
| Melting Point | -37 | °C | - |
| Pour Point | -37 | °C | - |
| Freeze Point | -37 | °C | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20 °C) | 1.42 | - | - |
| Surface Tension | 27.7 | dynes/cm | - |
| Volatile Organic Compound | 88.5 | % | CARB Method 310 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Methyl Caproate (C6) | 2 | % | - |
| Methyl Caprylate (C8) | 60 | % | - |
| Methyl Caprate (C10) | 37 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
All components of STEPOSOL C-25 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA), Europe (EINECS), Japan (ENCS), Canada (DSL), Korea (ECL), Australia (AICS), Philippines (PICCS), China (IECSC).
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
STEPOSOL C-25 is practically non-toxic orally (LD50>5g/kg) and causes slight skin and eye irritation.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPOSOL Methyl Esters. Use products away from sparks and open flame in a well-ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling materials. Product temperatures over 130°F (54°C) are not recommended.