Formulation
Name AQUEOUS HEAVY DUTY CLEANER WITH STEPOSOL® C-25
No. 1154
Description This neutral ready-to-use cleaner contains STEPOSOL® C-25 (a coconut oil-derived methyl
ester solvent). It effectively cuts through greasy build up.
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight Functionality
Deionized Water 82.2 Diluent
STEPOSOL® C-25 0.5 Solvent
BIO-SOFT® N91-2.5 1.0 Emulsifier
BIO-SOFT® N91-8 1.0 Emulsifier
STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA 3.3 Anionic Agent
STEPANATE® SXS 12.0 Hydrotrope
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% solution q.s. pH Adjuster
Preservative q.s. Preservative
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Total 100.0
Procedure 1. Charge STEPOSOL® C-25. While mixing, blend in BIO-SOFT® N91-2.5 and BIO-SOFT®
N91-8.
2. Mix for 5 minutes.
3. With good agitation, slowly blend in STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA and continue to mix until
homogeneous.
4. Slowly blend in the Water, followed by STEPANATE® SXS.
5. Mix until homogenous.
6. Blend in Preservative.
7. Adjust pH to 6.5–7.5 with Sodium Hydroxide.
Physical Appearance, as is Clear liquid
Properties Viscosity at 25ºC, cps Water thin
pH, as is 6.5–7.5
VOC, calculated, % 0.5
Storage/ Freeze thaw, 3 cycles Pass
Stability 4 weeks at 4ºC Stable
4 weeks at 50ºC Stable
4 weeks at 25ºC Stable
Instructions Spray on soiled surface. Then wipe with dry sponge or cloth. No rinsing is required.
for Use
Cleaning Performance: Tested at 1:1 dilution with water. ASTM D4488-95-A5 Gardner Straightline
Washability Test - 87% soil removed
External
Comment
Marketing Notes: STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA can be replaced with STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA PCK
or STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA K. BIO-SOFT® N91-8, STEPANATE® SXS, STEPANOL®
WA-EXTRA PCK and STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA K are approved ingredients on
www.cleangredients.org. For further information, visit www.cleangredients.org or Stepan's
website. This formulation does not contain Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs). BCI = 29%. Total
BCI (Biorenewable Carbon Index) was calculated only for the Stepan surfactants in this
formulation. For more information on Stepan's BCI guide, visit www.stepan.com.
Registered BIO-SOFT®
Trademarks STEPANOL®
of Stepan STEPOSOL®
Company STEPANATE®
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011-334-76-505-100 (Europe).
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Assistance
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pending, of the manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer's own study
and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be liable (regardless of
fault) to the vendee's employees, or anyone for any direct, special or consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.
Stepan
Stepan Company
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Telephone (847) 446-7500
Revision Date: 11/02/2012 Publication Date: 11/30/2010 © 2012, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.
