Cleaning applications

North America edition

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Contents
1. Introduction 4. Performance polymers
5 Global capabilities 39 Introduction
40 Polymers
41 Hybrid bio-polymers
2. Chelating agents
7 Introduction 23 Diamines
8 Growing market share for green chelants 24 Amine ethoxylates 5. Biocides
10 EDTA chelating agents 43 Introduction
11 Readily biodegradable chelating agents 3.2 Anionic surfactants 44 Biocides
12 Special chelating agents 27 Introduction
13 Choosing the right Dissolvine® chelant 28 Napthalene sulfonates /
Sulfonated surfactants 6. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)
47 Introduction
3. Specialty surfactants and 3.3 Cationic surfactants 48 Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)
co-surfactants 31 Introduction
15 Introduction 33 Quaternary ammonium compounds
7. Bleaching agents
3.1 Nonionic surfactants 3.4 Surfactant systems 51 Introduction
17 Introduction 35 Introduction 52 Hydrogen peroxide
18 Alcohol ethoxylates – Narrow range 36 Specialty surfactants
19 Alcohol ethoxylates 37 Co-surfactants
20 Alkylglucosides 8. Sustainability
21 Nitrogen based nonionic surfactants 55 Our approach to sustainability
– a science for cleaning

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 1. Introduction

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Customer oriented around the globe
Global reach, local focus Cleaning worldwide operations Headquarters Manufacturing R&D

USA Sweden Finland China

This catalog contains information about the specialty 1 1 1 1
chemicals offered by Nouryon for the cleaning segment 6 2 1 2
in North America. 2 1 1

Our product portfolio includes chelating agents, specialty

surfactants (anionic, cationic and nonionic), as well as co-
surfactants with excellent soil removal capabilities.

In addition, a range of natural, hybrid and synthetic

polymeric products are available offering rheology
modification, dispersancy, scale inhibition and anti
redeposition benefits. Finally, our biocides and
bleaching products portfolio offer differentiated and
enhanced cleaning and disinfection benefits to cleaning
formulations.

We offer the formulator a robust portfolio of sustainable

ingredients to choose from. Many of our products meet
regional and global eco-labeling standards. Our chemical
technology expertise, efficient manufacturing facilities,
research and development support help fulfill our promise
Brazil Belgium Netherlands UAE India Singapore
to deliver quality products to customers. This enables our 1 1 1 1 1 2
customers to formulate superior cleaning solutions in both 1 1 1
household and industrial and institutional application.
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 2. Chelating agents

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The world of Dissolvine® chelating agents
Dissolvine® chelating agent (also called chelant When Dissolvine® chelating agents are added Besides this, Dissolvine® chelating agents
or sequeestering agent) is our brand name to these systems, they complex the metal ions deactivate the unwanted transition metal ions
for products known as chemicals that control into a water-soluble form and dissolve the scale that are often introduced through raw materials
the reactivity of metal ions. Metal ions have a deposit so that it is removed in the cleaning in the manufacture of soap and of detergents
powerful influence on chemical processes as process. In virtually any industrial process that contain peroxides like hydrogen peroxide,
well as on the performance of many products. which uses water, Dissolvine® chelants can percarbonates and perborates. In biocidal
A wide range of problems associated with metal add or remove metals ions or alter metal ions detergents chelating agents greatly enhance
ions can be solved using Dissolvine® chelating properties in a controlled way. the effectiveness of biocides so the amount
agents, from improving the efficiency of pulp needed to be effective can be reduced. They
bleaching to cleaning dairies, from increasing Cleaning and detergents also boost the performance of preservatives in
crop quality and yields to preserving food Dissolvine® chelating agents are powerful liquid detergents. Therefore, less can be used
quality. The good performance of chelating builders. They enhance the cleaning power of and cost savings can be made.
agents in cleaning such as automatic dish a cleaner/detergent by catching the hard water
washing, laundry, hard surface cleaning and ions, calcium and magnsium, and removing Industrial cleaning
machine dish washing has contributed to the those based residues which bind most dirt to Metal salts can cause scaling problems in
wide-spread use of these products. surfaces. They also prevent the deactivation of boilers, heat exchangers and other water
anionic surfactants from hard water metal ions, circulation systems found in the power,
The hard water metal cations calcium and so less surfactant can be used. brewing, sugar and dairy industries. Dissolvine®
magnesium, but also metals like iron or chelating agents form stable, water-soluble
barium can form low water-soluble salts metal complexes with all potentially harmful
with hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates and metal ions, dissolving existing scale formations
phosphates that precipitate out of aqueous Dissolvine® chelating agent is our and preventing new scales from forming.
systems. These precipitates form scales that are brand name for products known as
extremely difficult to remove and reduce the chemicals that control the reactivity
efficiency of boilers and chemical processing of metal ions.
equipment.
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 Growing market share for green chelants
EDTA chelating agent Sustainable chelating agent

EDTA is the most well-known, widespread The focus on sustainability by the industry
used chelating agent. It is highly efficient in and its customers created the need for a
sequestering metal ions. The physical properties readily biodegradable product. Innovation and
of EDTA chelating agents, in combination with a supplying high performing products with a low
good performance and strong chelation power, environmental impact is important for Nouryon
have resulted in many products based on EDTA. and this triggered the search for what is known
The EDTA chelating agent is available in acid as the product range being called green
form as crystalline solid and as disodium and chelating agents. Those chelating agents are
tetra sodium crystals. Various counter ions can readily biodegradable, based on a renewable
be applied influencing the solubility of the EDTA feedstock and they should preferably be non-
chelating agent. The solid form of EDTA could hazardous. We produce several of these green
be amorphous (powder) or crystalline. chelating agents; GLDA (glutamic acid diacetic
acid sodium salt) and MGDA (methylglycine
The metal complexes of EDTA are applied in diacetic acid sodium salt) being the most well-
food (Ca-EDTA), in Agriculture (various EDTA known representatives.
metal complexes) and in industrial applications
such as gas sweetening. The list of applications
in which EDTA or its metal complex plays a Innovation and supplying higher
role varies from feed additive, food fortification, performing products with a low
cleaning detergents, personal care and pharma. environmental impact is important
EDTA is inherently biodegradable. for us.

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GLDA chelating agent Outlook GLDA and MGDA

GLDA is a very exceptionally water soluble Both GLDA and MGDA are an ideal replacement
chelant which is available at 3 different for ingredients under regulatory pressure, they
concentrations, Dissolvine® GL-38 chelating can act as a drop-in replacement for NTA in
agent (38% assay), Dissolvine® GL-47-S industrial and institutional cleaners. In cleaning
chelating agent (47% assay, a high purity both chelates will outperform widely used
grade) and Dissolvine® GL Premium chelating builders such as phosphonate, citrates and
agent (55% assay, high purity). Dissolvine® GL gluconates due to their strong bonds with hard
Premium chelating agent is very compatible water ions. GLDA and MGDA are chemically
with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), has no transport stable under both acidic and alkaline conditions,
classification or labeling and due to its high and they possess a good thermal stability.
concentration, a preferred candidate for use in
concentrates. More data can be found in the The chelating capacity of MGDA, expressed
table “readily biodegradable chelating agents” as mg of the chelated metal ion per gram
on the next page. Dissolvine® M-40 chelating agent is comparable
with that of NTA. At higher concentrations,
MGDA chelating agent chelants will ensure anionic surfactants remain
active by softening the water. The high cleaning
MGDA is available as solution, Dissolvine® power and good solubility of Dissolvine® M-40
M-40 chelating agent (40% MGDA-Na3), and / M-X and particularly Dissolvine® GL chelating
as crystalline solid, called Dissolvine® M-X agents enable production of compact liquid
chelating agent (81% MGDA-Na3). Dissolvine® detergents that will reduce costs for transport
M-X chelating agent is a storage stable granule, and packaging.
the product is free flowing when stored
properly. Details on MGDA are available in the
Both GLDA and MGDA are an ideal
MGDA brochure and technical data leaflet.
replacement for ingredients under
regulatory pressure.

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 EDTA chelating agents
Density* pH
Molecular lb/gallon typical
Structure and chemical name Product Chemical formula Physical form mass lb/ft3 value** Specific properties
Dissolvine E-39
®
EDTA-Na4 Liquid (39%) 380.2 10.9 11.5 Most widely used liquid chelating agent

Dissolvine® 100-S EDTA-Na4 Liquid (38%) 380.2 10.6 11.5 High purity (NTA free)

Dissolvine® Na EDTA-Na4 Micro-granular 380.2 37 11.5 Most widely used solid chelating agent
COONa
Dissolvine® Na-X EDTA-Na4 Tetrahydrate Crystalline 452.2 56 11.5 High purity (low NTA)
N COONa
NaOOC N Dissolvine® 220-S EDTA-Na4 Tetrahydrate Crystalline 452.2 47 11.5 High purity (NTA free)

NaOOC Dissolvine® Na3-36 EDTA-Na3H Liquid (36%) 358.2 10.4 9.5 High purity (NTA free), lower pH without inorganic salt
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic
Dissolvine® Na2 EDTA-Na2H2 dihydrate Crystalline 372.2 37 4.5 Slightly acidic without inorganic salt
tetrasodium salt
EDTA-Na4
Dissolvine® Na2-P EDTA-Na2H2 dihydrate Crystalline 372.2 34 4.5 High purity, NTA free (< 0.1wt%) (a)

Dissolvine® Na2-S EDTA-Na2H2 dihydrate Crystalline 372.2 37 4.5 High purity, NTA free (< 0.1wt%)

Dissolvine® Am4-50 EDTA-(NH4)4 Liquid (50%) 360.4 9.9 9 Sodium free

Dissolvine® Am3-40 EDTA-(NH4)3H Liquid (40%) 343.3 9.6 7 Sodium free

Dissolvine® Am2-45 EDTA-(NH4)2H2 Liquid (45%) 326.3 10.0 5 Sodium free

Dissolvine® K4-50 EDTA-K4 Liquid (50%) 444.6 10.9 11.5 Sodium free

Dissolvine® K4-100-S EDTA-K4 Liquid (45%) 444.6 10.6 11.5 Sodium free, high purity

Dissolvine® K3-123-S EDTA-K3H Liquid (50%) 406.5 10.9 8 Sodium free, high purity

Dissolvine® Z EDTA-H4 Crystalline 292.2 44 2.5 High purity, low pH, solid

Dissolvine® Z-S EDTA-H4 Crystalline 292.2 44 2.5 High purity (NTA free)

* poured bulk density for solids, note: 8.35 lb/gal (for liquids) and 62.43 lb/ft3 (for solids)
** as 1% solution or saturated solution if solubility is <1%
(a) meeting the Pharmacopeia (USP/FCC/EP/96-77-EC) test requirements

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Readily biodegradable chelating agents
Density* pH
Molecular lb/gallon typical
Structure and chemical name Product Chemical formula Physical form mass lb/ft3 value** Specific properties

COONa Dissolvine GL-47-S

®
GLDA-Na4 Liquid (47%) 351.1 11.7 11.5 Highly soluble, high purity (NTA free)

NaOOC N COONa

COONa Dissolvine® GL Premium GLDA-Na4 Liquid (55%) 351.1 11.95 10.2 Highly soluble, high purity (NTA free)
Glutamic acid, N,N-diacetic
tetrasodium salt, GLDA-Na4

COONa Dissolvine® M-40 MDGA-Na3 Liquid (40% 271.1 83.2 11.5 Highly soluble, NTA free

H3C N COONa

COONa Dissolvine® M-X MDGA-Na3 Granular 271.1 50 11.5 Highly soluble

Methylglycine N,N-diacetic
trisodium salt, MDGA-Na3

HO Dissolvine® EDG EDG-Na2 Liquid (27.5%) 221.1 9.9 11.5 Also referred to as HEIDA
N COONa

COONa
Ethanoldiglycinic disodium salt, EDG-Na2

* poured bulk density for solids, note: 8.35 lb/gal (for liquids) and 62.43 lb/ft3 (for solids)
** as 1% solution or saturated solution if solubility is <1%
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Direct release

Separate brochures are available on the complete product line

chelating agents and for our green chelants GLDA and MGDA

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 Special chelating agents
Density* pH
Molecular lb/gallon typical
Structure and chemical name Product Chemical formula Physical form mass lb/ft3 value** Specific properties

COONa
Dissolvine D-40
®
DTPA-Na5 Liquid (40%) 503.3 10.7 11.5

N
NaOOC N N COONa Dissolvine® D-50 DTPA-Na5 Liquid (50%) 503.3 11.4 11.5 Regular DTPA

NaOOC COONa
Dissolvine® D-K5-45 DTPA-K5 Liquid (45%) 583.3 10.6 11.5 High purity (sodium free)
Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic
pentasodium salt
DTPA-Na5 Dissolvine® DZ DTPA-H5 Crystalline 393.4 37 2 High purity

COONa Dissolvine® H-40 HEDTA-Na3 Liquid (43%) 344.2 10.7 11.5 Chelating agent for iron at low alkalinity

HO N COONa
N
Dissolvine® H-50-GS HEDTA-Na3 / HEDTA-H3 Liquid (50%) - 11.0 5-9 Chelating agent for iron at low alkalinity
NaOOC
Hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic
trisodium salt Dissolvine® H-88-X HEDTA-Na3 2.5 hydrate Crystalline 389.2 37 11-5 Chelating agent for iron at low alkalinity
HEDTA-Na3

* poured bulk density for solids, note: 8.35 lb/gal (for liquids) and 62.43 lb/ft3 (for solids)
** as 1% solution or saturated solution if solubility is <1%

Separate brochures are available on the complete product line

chelating agents and for our green chelants GLDA and MGDA

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Choosing the right Dissolvine® chelant
Dissolvine® chelating agents can be used GLDA: A strong, and the greenest chelate in our EDG: A readily biodegradable chelating agent,
directly in chemical processes or formulated as product range. Safe and readily biodegradable effective when a relatively weak chelating agent
water soluble products. chelating agent that can be used as alternative can be used.
for NTA, EDTA, phosphates and phosphonates,
The type and quantity of metal ions as well as especially in cleaning applications. It has a high DTPA: Recommended when an exceptional
the anions involved in the process need to be solubility over a wide pH range. It is soluble in strong chelating agent is needed, such as
considered. An important factor is the strength acids and in several non aqueous solvents. The during peroxide bleaching of pulp. It remains
of the complex formed between the metal largest part of the molecule originates from a more effective under oxidizing conditions. It is
ion and the chelating agent. This determines natural sustainable source. also especially suitable for descaling in oilfield
whether the complex will be formed in the applications.
presence of competing anions. The stability MGDA: A safe and readily biodegradable
or equilibrium constant (K), expressed as log strong chelating agent available in a solid and HEDTA: A chelating agent with similar efficacy
K, has been determined for many metals and liquid form that can be used as alternative for to EDTA, but labelled with less hazard phrases
chelating agents. For each metal complex there NTA, EDTA, phosphates and phosphonates, and pictograms. Particularly useful when high
is an optimum pH in which the metal complex especially in short contact time cleaning solubility is needed at low pH and for stabilizing
is stable. applications. iron ions at high pH.

We supply the following Dissolvine® chelating EDTA: The most widely used, very strong, cost
agents. effective and general purpose chelating agent.

Metals to control High acidity Low acidity Low alkalinity High alkalinity
Divalent metals GLDA, MGDA, EDTA, DTPA, HEDTA
Water hardness No chelant applicable GLDA, MGDA, HEDTA GLDA, MGDA, EDTA, DTPA, EDG, HEDTA
Iron control GLDA GLDA, MGDA, HEDTA, DTPA, HEDTA
EDTA, DTPA

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 3. Specialty surfactants
and co-surfactants

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Boosting your cleaning performance
Surfactants are an essential ingredient in surfactant portfolio are the narrow range
most cleaning formulations. They increase ethoxylates. Narrow range ethoxylates offer Our specialty surfactants are a
the penetration of the cleaning solution by superior cleaning, low foam, easier handling unique portfolio of materials that
reducing surface tension. They also help and lower odor than the standard range have been optimized to meet
to emulsify and suspend soils so that they counterparts. effective soil removal, meeting
are more easily dispersed into solution and the cleaning industry needs for
removed from the soiled surface. Demand for alcohol ethoxylates is growing due sustainable and cost effective
to increasing needs for liquid detergents and solutions.
The type of surfactant chosen for a cleaning concentrated unit dosage forms. Ethoxylates
formulation depends on multiple factors such can be used at higher concentrations, which
as pH, the type of soil, the substrate and other is preferable for producing new forms of liquid To overcome this, hydrotropes are used.
ingredients included in the formulation. We laundry detergents. Nitrogen based nonionic With hydrotropes, the lipophilic chain is
offer a broad portfolio of specialty surfactants surfactants are used in a variety of applications. relatively small compared with the hydrophilic
for household and Industrial applications. head unlike surfactants where the opposite
Many formulations, especially those used applies. This structure enables the hydrotrope
Our nonionic surfactants provide good in heavy degreasing operations required in molecules to aggregate with the surfactant
compatibility with most formulations industrial and institutional processes, are made molecules and become a part of the micelle
and provide degreasing benefits at low in concentrated form. This minimizes space structure. Our product portfolio includes several
concentrations. At the heart of our specialty demands in storage and transport, reduces types of co-surfactants, which can be used
packaging waste and offers the formulator in different conditions (very alkaline and high
the ability to produce a concentrated product concentrations of electrolytes, low and high
We offer a broad range surfactants that may be diluted to different strengths for foaming, etc.). Through our core competence
and hydrotropes for your sustainable different demands. Preparing such products in nitrogen chemistry, we have developed
cleaning applications. poses the challenge of keeping the whole highly effective cationic and nonionic co-
formulation together to obtain a stable solution. surfactants.

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 3.1 Nonionic surfactants

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Our nonionic surfactants get surfaces clean
Nonionic surfactants by definition contain no Nonionic process chemistries A narrow range ethoxylated alcohol, also called
structural element that has a formal charge. “a peaked ethoxylate”, has a distribution curve
Surface activity derives from a balance of Alkoxylates that is narrower than the equivalent standard
Alcohols
EO Ethoxylated alcohol
hydrophobic and hydrophilic structures Amines alcohol ethoxylate with a considerably lower
RCH2OH Amine Ethoxylates
contained in the surfactant molecule. Altering Sugars content of unreacted alcohol and lower foam
Alkylglucosides
the balance towards more hydrophobic or than standard ethoxylates.
more hydrophilic influences the surfactant’s
functional properties to achieve a desired effect. Below are listed the trademarks we use to Narrow range ethoxylates have targeted
identify the nonionic surfactants we market. properties to improve degreasing performance
at lower use concentration, while eliminating
Brand Surfactant type the need for hazardous solvents in the
Nonionic surfactants for degreasing: final formulation. At the same time narrow
AG ™
Alkylglucosides
• highly targeted performance range ethoxylates are compatible with most
Berol , Ethylan
® ®
Narrow and standard range
• effective at very low concentrations commonly used surfactants and builder grades.
ethoxylated alcohols
• excellent low temperature handling
Ethomeen® Amine ethoxylates
Functionalities that can be optimized:
• Detergency • Defoaming
Our unique portfolio with essential cleaning • Wetting • Viscosifying
Nonionic surfactants have attributes
ingredients provides the best cost performance • Emulsification • Solubilization
that make their use advantageous
solution for the customer. Efficient and • Foam boosting
over other surfactant types.
sustainable cleaning formulations begin with
Due to their lack of charge, they are
these products. We are working on expanding the portfolio of
compatible with both cationic and
natural, vegetable-based surfactants to meet
anionic surfactants, as well as other
The following figure illustrates the process customer need and enhance the sustainability
nonionic surfactants.
chemistries we employ. aspirations of end users.

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 Alcohol ethoxylates – Narrow range

Aircraft/trains/boats/aluminium cleaning

Industrial and institutional cleaning

Laundry liquids/manual dishwash
General and household cleaning
R—O(CH2CH2O)nH

Automatic dishwashing

High pressure cleaning

Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
Alkaline cleaning

CIP cleaning
Application

Degreaser

Low foam
Emulsifier

Wetting
Surface Wetting Solubility
Appearance Active tension power Cloud in 5%
Product Description 20°C content % mN/m* sec** point °C HLB water
Berol® 260 C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 27 11 58 (a) 10.5 D • • • • • • • • • •

Berol® 266 C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 27 15 26 (a) & 12 S • • • • • • • • • •

58 (b)
Berol® 840 C8 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 32 90 52 (a) 11.5 D • • • • • •

Ethylan® 1005 C10 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 27 3 47-53 (a) 11.6 D • • • • • • • • • •

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
(a) 5 g product in 25 ml 25% butyldiglycol
(b) 1% in water
S soluble
D dispersible
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Alcohol ethoxylates

Industrial and institutional cleaning

Laundry liquids/manual dishwash

General and household cleaning
R—O(CH2CH2O)n(CH2CHO)mH

Industrial metal cleaning

High pressure cleaning
Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
Acid cleaning
Application

Dispersant
Degreaser

Low foam
Emulsifier

Wetting
Surface Wetting Solubility
Appearance Active tension power Cloud in 5%
Product Description 20°C content % mN/m* sec** point °C HLB water
Berol® 609 Alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 90 28.3 7 52-60 (a) 11.8 S • • • • • •

Berol® OX 91-6 C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 27 10 51-58 (a) 10.5 S • • • • • • • •

Ethylan® 1008 SA C10 alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 100 29 11 60-68 (a) 14 S • • • • • • • • •

Ethylan® HB4 Phenol ethoxylate Liquid 100 49 >5 min 66-68 (b) 8.8 S • •

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
(a) 1% in water
(b) 10% w/v in water
S soluble
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Direct release

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 Alkylglucosides

Industrial and institutional cleaning

General and household cleaning
CH2OH
O

Co-surfactant/hydrotrope
OH

Automatic dishwashing

High pressure cleaning

O—R

Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
OH

Alkaline cleaning
OH

CIP cleaning
n

Application

Low foam
Surface Wetting Solubility
Appearance Active tension power Foam height mm*** in 5%
Product Description 20°C content % mN/m* sec** Immediately After 5 min water
AG™ 6206 C6 alkylglucoside Liquid 75 34 >300 0 0 S • • • • • • • • •

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
*** according to Ross-Miles, 50°C, 0.05%
S soluble
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Direct release

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Nitrogen based nonionic surfactants –
a science for cleaning
Functional properties Selection criterias

The molecular structure of fatty amines and Solubility

derivatives is characterized by one or more C8 Solubility of surfactants is a primary criterion for Solubilization of a C18 alkyl chain requires
to C22 aliphatic alkyl groups, with one or more their selection. The table below summarizes the two protonated amino groups as provided
amine functionalities. solubility behavior of surfactants in water. in Duomeen® OL surfactant at low pH, for
example.
The surface active properties of many fatty Water solubility of amine surfactants is enhanced in the
amines and derivatives are responsible for e.g. following ways Water solubility is increased by the introduction
emulsification, foaming, wetting and thickening alkyl by decrease in chain length (or molecular mass) of neutral hydrophilic groups such as
chain by increase in unsaturation
functionalities. polyoxyethylene groups. Ethoxylation of
nitrogen by increase in number of functional groups
moiety by increase in degree of ethoxylation aliphatic amines yields the Ethomeen®
Substantivity refers to the adsorptive properties by formation of salts by quaternization surfactant series.
of cationic surfactants and related nitrogen medium by decreasing pH
derivatives. Adsorption, particularly onto solid Solubility of Ethomeen® surfactants are
surfaces, results from the attraction between Alkylamines of C8-C22 chain length are insoluble dependent upon the degree of ethoxylation.
the positive charge on the nitrogen atom and in water at neutral pH. In acidic media, the Example, Ethomeen® C/12 surfactant contains
the negative charge characteristic of most amine group is protonated and the resulting two oxyethylene units per molecule and is
surfaces. Consequently, substantivity leads amine salt is much more soluble. In general, insoluble in water, whereas Ethomeen® C/25
to surface modification, softening, corrosion one protonated amino group is sufficiently surfactant contains fifteen oxyethylene units per
inhibition, adhesion, anti-static properties, hydrophilic to solubilize a C12 alkyl chain. molecule and is water soluble.
lubrication and hydrophobization.

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 Hydrophile-lipophile balance
Surfactants are often characterized by their Emulsions may be classified as oil-in-water
hydrophilic/lipophilic balance or HLB. High HLB (O/W), in which hydrophobic material is
values indicate good water, or polar solvent dispersed in water, or as water-in-oil (W/O),
solubility, of the surfactant while low HLB values in which water is dispersed in hydrophobic
are indicative of good solubility in nonpolar material. Formation of O/W emulsions is
systems, such as oil. We use Griffin formulas favored by emulsifiers having a high HLB value
for nonionic surfactants and Davis formulas for like Ethomeen® C/15 and Ethomeen® C/25
ionic surfactants. surfactants. For W/O emulsions, low HLB
surfactants such as Ethomeen® T/12 surfactant
The hydrophilic character of a surfactant are more effective.
is determined by the polarity of the head
group. Typical head groups found in our
surfactant products include amine, quaternary
ammonium, ethoxylate and carboxylate. The
polarity of the head group may be altered in
some cases by adjusting the pH or by changing
the degree of ethoxylation. An increase of
ethoxylation levels will increase the HLB.
Conversely, increasing the size of the fatty tail
will decrease the HLB.

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Diamines
R—NH2

Industrial and institutional cleaning

R—NH—CH2CH2CH2—NH2

Industrial metal cleaning

Automatic dishwashing
Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
Chain lubricants
CIP cleaning
Application

Lubrication
Dispersant
Degreaser

Emulsifier
Amine Iodine Viscosity
Appearance number total number Color Melting mPa.s at
Product Description 20°C mg KOH/g gl/100 g Water % Gardner point °C 60°C
Duomeen® CD N-coco-1,3-diaminopropane Solid/Paste 409-442 0-12 max 1 0-2 21 4 • • • • • • • • •

Duomeen® OL N-oleyl-1,3-diaminopropane Liquid 320-350 <70 max 1 0-5 12 6 • • • • • • • • • •

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 Amine ethoxylates

Industrial and institutional cleaning

(CH2CH2O)xH

Industril metal cleaning

R—N

Property / Function
Corrosion inhibitor
(CH2CH2O)yH

Acid cleaning
Application

Degreaser

Thickener
Emulsifier
Amine Surface Solubility
Appearance Active number total Equivalent tension Color in 5%
Product Description 25°C content % mg KOH/g mass mN/m* Gardner water
Ethomeen® C/25A Cocoalkylamine ethoxylate Liquid 99 63-68 830-890 41.2*** 0-10 S • • •

Ethomeen® O/12 Oleylalkylamine ethoxylate Liquid 97 155-164 343-363 28 0-8 D • • • • • •

Ethomeen® SV/12 Soyalkylamine ethoxylate Liquid 99 156-162 342-362 - 0-6 D • • • •

Ethomeen® SV/15 Soyalkylamine ethoxylate Liquid 99 113-119 470-495 33 0-10 S • • •

Ethomeen® T/12 Tallowalkylamine ethoxylate Paste 96 156-165 340-360 28 0-6 D • • • • •

Ethomeen® T/15 Tallowalkylamine ethoxylate Liquid/Paste 99 113-119 470-495 31 0-7 S • • •

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
*** at 0.5%
S soluble
D dispersible

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 3.2 Anionic surfactants

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Petro® surfactants, designed for
applications with extreme requirements
All Petro® surfactants exhibit excellent wetting, Foaming
detergency, hard water tolerance, hydrotroping/
coupling and high/low temperature stability. Low foam (Petro® 22N surfactant) High foam (Petro® LBAF surfactant)
They also exhibit high water solubility, Petro® 22N surfactant is a low foaming Petro® LBAF surfactant is well suited for rug and
compatibility with strong acids/alkalis, and are surfactant with excellent hydrotropic, fast upholstery shampoos based on sodium lauryl
electrolyte tolerant. foam dissipation and wetting properties for sulfate and can improve freeze thaw stability
applications such as steam cleaning or soak on the formula and give a friable residue that
Rinsability/friability formulations. The product is used in high is easily removed from the soft surface. Due to
pressure spray cleaning applications and it will stability in both high and low pH, this product
Petro® surfactants are easily removed from not clog spray nozzles. can be used in acid or alkaline cleaners. This
surfaces with rinsing. Formulations can dry to includes toilet bowl cleaners (acidic), cement
a hard brittle residue (solid, crystalline anionic Medium foam (Petro® AG Special, Petro® BA, floor cleaners, industrial transportation cleaners,
powder) and capture the soil, which can be Petro® LBA surfactants) metal cleaners/degreasers and oven cleaners.
easily removed during the drying stage of These products are used in many I&I type The recommended use level is 1 to 15% by
carpet cleaning, or by vacuuming. Standard applications like floor cleaning, hard surface weight. This is a low color product.
high-foaming surfactants leave sticky, gummy cleaning, metal cleaning, rust removers, carpet
residues which can gain redeposition of soil. cleaning, vehicle cleaning and food processing
(fruit & vegetable wash). The recommended use Anionic surfactants improve wetting,
Petro® surfactants are used as processing aids level is 1 to 10% by weight, as anticaking agent detergency, hydrotroping and
for mineral coatings by uniforming the particle 0.4 to 4.5 lb/ton. Petro® LBA surfactant is low coupling for many applications
size which speeds up filtration. They can also color. The optimum medium foam product including floor, hard surface, metal,
be added to powders as dispersants to reduce/ depends upon formulation specifics. carpet and food processing.
eliminate solidification and improve flow.
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 Napthalene sulfonates /

Aircraft/trains/boats/aluminium cleaning

Food processing (fruit/vegetable wash)

Sulfonates surfactants

Dry cleaners/carpet cleaning

Co-surfactant/hydrotrope
Industrial metal cleaning
Energize your detergent formulations with a surfactant portfolio

Automatic dishwashing

Hydrotroping/coupling
High pressure cleaning
Hard surface cleaning

Powdered detergents
that is completed with some special anionics useful in a range

Property / Function
All purpose cleaner

Liquid detergents
Alkaline cleaning
of specific applications.

Floor cleaning

Medium foam
Acid cleaning

Detergency
Application

High foam
Dispersant
Surface

Low foam

Wetting
Active tension Wetting Foam Solubility
Appearance content dynes/ power height in 5%
Product Description 25°C % cm* sec** mm*** water
Petro® 22N Liquid Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Clear amber 50 51 9 30 S • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts liquid
Petro® 22N Powder Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Tan powder >95 51 9 30 S • • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts
Petro® AG Special Liquid Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Clear amber 50 34 20-30 106 S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts liquid
Petro® AG Special Powder Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Tan powder >95 34 20-30 106 S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts
Petro® BA Powder Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Tan powder >95 43 20-30 113 S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts
Petro® LBA Liquid Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Clear amber 50 59 103 70 S • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts liquid
Petro® LBAF Liquid Alkylnapthalenesulfonc Clear amber 50 37 3 160 S • • • • • • •
acid, sodium salts liquid
Witconate® NAS-88 Sodium octanesulfonate Clear to slightly >36 25.5 - - S • • • • • • • • • • •
hazy liquid
Witconate® NAS-8HP Sodium octanesulfonate Clear to slightly >35 25.5 - - S • • • • • • • • • • •
hazy liquid

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
*** according to Ross-Miles, 25°C, 0.25% (active)
S soluble
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Effective thickening benefits
Cationic surfactants deliver many unique The rheology profile of the final formulation can
properties to formulations. Due to the positive be controlled with small amounts of additives.
charge on the head group, this class of This also decreases the amount of cationic
surfactants offers many unique functions such surfactant needed to achieve the desired
as softening, anti stat, surface modification viscosity level.
and dispersancy. The cationic head group
of cationic surfactants adheres to negatively Organic salts such as SXS, SCS, soaps, as well as
charged surfaces, as most surfaces are, such as electrolytes (NaOH, NaCl) act as desolubilizers
fabric, pigments, clays and other solids. which promote rod-like micelle formation and
consequently an increase in viscosity.
Cleaning formulations are thickened to increase
the contact time on inclined or vertical surfaces The higher viscosity generated by these The desired viscosity is achieved by optimizing
like toilet bowls and tiled walls. products allows an improved control of dosage the ratio of the components and the
and increases the safety of your formulations by concentration of the blend. Formulations with
A longer adherence time results in an improved avoiding splashes and leaking. cationic surfactant blends exhibit thixotropic
removal of soil and limescale as well as behavior (shear thinning formulations).
extended perfume release for better air- The guiding principle in understanding the
freshening. function of cationic surfactants as thickening
agents is the model of rod micelle formation.
Provide effective thickening across
Viscosity increase is due to chaotic rod-like
the whole pH range for enhanced
Effective thickening systems for arrangement of the surfactant molecules
product performance as well as
specific applications can be obtained in solution. The viscosity level that can be
stability in chlorine and hydrogen
with blends of cationic surfactants. achieved gets higher as the alkyl chain length of
peroxide bleach.
the surfactant hydrophobe gets longer.

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 The cleaning product becomes thinner when it Quaternary ammonium compounds are stable
is squeezed out of the bottle, making it easy to across the entire pH range. Combinations of
dispense, but becomes thicker when it hits the Arquad® T-50 with Ethomeen® T/12 surfactants
surface allowing it to cling and prevent run off. provide efficient thickening for hydrochloric
acid solutions up to 15%. Arquad® T-50
This portfolio of cationic surfactants offer a surfactant is used as a mold release agent for
broad range of applications including fabric polyvinyl alcohol films. Quaternary ammonium
softening, anti-stats and rinse aids. compounds are stable in the presence of
chlorine and hydrogen peroxide bleaches.
Dialkyl quaternary ammonium compounds
Untreated glass surface (control)
are commonly used for surface modification. Berol® 561 surfactant is an excellent hydrotrope Water sprayed on the untreated glass surface
Armosoft® DEQ fabric softener is a high for many types of materials including fabric Contact angle: untreated glass 19.5°
performing rinse cycle, fabric softening active. It softeners, nonionic ingredient surfactants
can be formulated in a wide range of activities, and fragrances. It is listed as a Safer Choice
up to 24%. Armosoft® DEQ fabric softener ingredient. Berol® 561 surfactant will also boost
is readily biodegradable. Arquad® HTL8-MS the detergency of a cleaning formulation,
surfactant is used as a fabric softener/antistat especially on particulate soils.
agent in many dry cleaning formulations.
Arquad® 2C-75 surfactant is used to formulate
high performing car rinse aids, for enhanced
drying and minimal streaking.

Treated glass surface with car rinse aid

Water sprayed after glass surface was rinsed with the
premium solvent base car rinse
Contact angle: treated glass 43.9°

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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC)

General and household cleaning

R CH3

Dry cleaners/carpet cleaning

Co-surfactant/hydrotrope
R—N—CH3 CI R—N—CH3 CI

Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
CH3 CH3

Corrosion inhibitor
Alkaline cleaning

Fabric softeners
Acid cleaning
Application

Dispersant
pH

Thickener
Emulsifier
Antistatic
5% in 50/50 Solubility
Appearance Active Free amine+ Color 2-propanol/ in 5%
Product Description 25°C content % amine HCl % Gardner water water
Arquad® 2C-75 Dicocodimethyl ammonium chloride Liquid 74-77 <1.5 0-3 6-9 D • • •

Arquad® 2HT-75 Dihydrogenatedtallowdimethyl Paste 74-77 <1.5 0-2 6-9 D • •

ammonium chloride
Arquad® T-50 Tallowalkyltrimethyl ammonium Liquid 49-52 <2.0 0-4 6-9 S • • • • • • •
chloride
Arquad® 12-50H Dodecyltrimethyl ammonium chloride Liquid 49-52 <2.0 0-2 6-9 S • • •

Arquad® 16-29 Hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium Liquid 27-30 <2.0 0-3 6-9 S • • • • • •

chloride
Arquad® 16-50 Hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium Liquid 49-52 <2.0 0-3 6-9 D • • • • • •
chloride
Arquad® HTL8-MS Hydrogenatedtallow (2-ethylhexyl) Liquid 81.5-84-5 <40 <5 6-9 S • • • • •
dimethyl ammonium methosulfate
Armosoft® DEQ Diethylesterdimethyl ammonium Paste 78-82 <1.5 (a) 0-3.5 6-8 D • •
chloride
Berol® 561 Quaternary C12-14 alkylamine ethoxylate Liquid 100 9.2 <12 6-9 S • • • • • • •
methylchloride

(a) free amine value

S soluble
D dispersible
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 3.4 Surfactant systems

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High performance cleaning solutions
In addition to formulating your own degreasers Berol® DGR 81 and Berol® LFG 61 surfactant are
with our cutting-edge components, we provide A co-surfactant is often added to the easy to formulate in very alkaline conditions.
optimized, highly effective and cost-efficient formulation of a cleaning product to Berol® DGR 81 surfactant is a strong degreaser
surfactant systems for specific applications. increase the solubilization power of with medium foam and Berol® LFG 61
They are well known in the market for being the surfactant system and boost its surfactant is a very low foam nonionic
easy to formulate and able to achieve the best cleaning performance. surfactant system.
performance in challenging soils. Our nonionic
surfactant systems are particularly stable in Berol® 609 surfactant is specially formulated to
harsh environments. The smart chemistry of Berol® 226 SA surfactant be a direct replacement for nonyl phenol (NP)
provides the best solution for industrial and ethoxylate. It solubilizes much faster than NP-9.
Our product portfolio includes several types of household degreasing applications. It is an Berol® 609 surfactant is readily biodegradable
co-surfactants which can be used in different industry-leading and powerful surfactant and Safer Choice listed.
conditions (very alkaline, high to low salinity, system delivering highly efficient cleaning.
low and high foaming, etc.). A versatile product, Berol® 226 SA surfactant Berol® DR-B1 surfactant is approved by the
is the heart of high performance cleaning United States Environmental Agency for Direct
Both Berol® 561 and AG™ 6206 surfactants formulations. Release to the environment. This means that
are co-surfactants. Both have excellent a formulator may be allowed to use the Safer
solubilization power and in combination Choice logo on a product that is intended for
with nonionic surfactants deliver outstanding outdoor use. It is the most powerful degreasing
degreasing performance even at very low agent in its class.
concentrations. The unique chemistry enables
superior cleaning performance of your
formulations, ranging from household cleaners
to the most demanding industrial degreasers.

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 Specialty surfactants

Aircraft/trains/boats/aluminium cleaning

Industrial and institutional cleaning

Laundry liquids/manual dishwash

General and household cleaning

Industrial metal cleaning

High pressure cleaning
Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
Alkaline cleaning

CIP cleaning
Application

Degreaser

Low foam
Emulsifier

Wetting
Surface Wetting Solubility
Appearance Active tension power in 5%
Product Description 20°C content % mN/m* sec** water
Armohib® CI-31 Optimized blend, containing Liquid Corrosion inhibitor product for metal • •
amine ethoxylate treatment at low pH
Berol® 226 SA Alcohol ethoxylates and Liquid 85 26.8 16 S • • • • • • • • • • •
co-surfactants
Berol® 609 Alcohol ethoxylate Liquid 90 28.3 7 S • • • • • • • • • • •

Berol® DR-B1 Alcohol ethoxylates and Liquid 62 33.2 29 S • • • • • • • • • • •

co-surfactants
Berol® DGR 81 Alcohol ethoxylates and Liquid 95 27 20 S (a) • • • • • • • • • • •
co-surfactants
Berol® LFG 61 Alcohol ethoxylates and Liquid 95 31 >600 S • •
co-surfactants

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
S soluble
(a) less than 5% Berol® DGR 81 surfactant is dispersible in water
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Co-surfactants

Industrial and institutional cleaning

General and household cleaning

Co-surfactant/hydrotrope
Automatic dishwashing

High pressure cleaning

Car wash/rinse/polish

Property / Function
Alkaline cleaning

CIP cleaning
Application

Low foam
Surface Wetting Solubility
Appearance Active tension power in 5%
Product Description 20°C content % mN/m* sec** water
AG™ 6206 C6 alkylglucoside Liquid 75 34 >300 S • • • • • •

Berol® 561 Quaternary C12-14 alkylamine Liquid 100 41 >600 S • • • • • • • • •

ethoxylate methylchloride
Berol® Nexus Amine alkoxylate derivative Liquid 70 S • • • • • • • • •

* according to du Noüy, 25°C, 0.1% DIN 53914

** according to Draves, 25°C, 0.1%
S soluble
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Provide formulation flexibility
We are a global leader in the synthesis of Our hybrid polymers offer an environmentally
water soluble polymers designed to meet the conscious choice without compromising on
unique requirements of our customers. We performance. They help in achieving:
have developed a diverse portfolio of specialty • Less dependency on synthetic polymers
additives to provide cost-effective solutions to • Avoidance of fluctuations in the petroleum
suit individual customer needs. chemical feedstock
• Greater sustainability thanks to natural,
Our product line offers a broad array of renewable feedstocks
polymers that provide benefits in the • Favorable environmental impact (high
formulation, production and performance of biodegradability profile and 500 kgs reduction
cleaning and care products around the globe. of CO2 for each ton of synthetic polymer
Our scientists are continually seeking new ways replaced)
to improve the performance and cost structure • High cleaning performance similar to
of laundry, dish wash and hard surface cleaning Alcoguard® polymers offer extreme scale traditional synthetic polymers and easy to
formulations in consumer and in industrial and control in zero phosphate formulations. These formulate
institutional environments. products prevent film from forming on hard as
well as soft surfaces. Other applications include Novel hybrid polymers are being used in several
Alcosperse polymers find application in
®
opacifiers and fabric stiffening aids. formulations in laundry, automatic dishwashing
liquid and powdered dishwasher detergents, and also in hard surface cleaning.
laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners.
The polymers act as co-builders in helping
the detergents work more effectively by A new platform of hybrid polymers
removing water hardness ions. They also serve based on poly-saccharides has been
as antiredeposition agents, compatibility and developed for a more sustainable
process aids in the manufacturing of powdered option.
laundry formulations.
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 Polymers

Aircraft/trains/boats/aluminium cleaning

Industrial and institutional cleaning

Laundry liquids/manual dishwash

General and household cleaning

Scale inhibitor/scale removal

Industrial metal cleaning
Automatic dishwashing

Hydrotroping/coupling
Property / Function

Corrosion inhibitor

Rheology modifier

Soil release agent

Laundry powder

Antiredeposition
Chain lubricants

Bleach opacifier

Detergency
Application

Dispersant

Low foam
Antistatic
Solubility
Appearance Molecular pH 2% in 5%
Product Description 20°C Solids % weight in water water
Alcoguard 1195
®
Polymethacrylic acid, sodium Clear liquid 15-17 150,000 8-9 S
salt
Alcoguard® 5800 Hyrophobically modified alkalli White 29-31 500,000 2.5-3.5 S • •
swellabel emulasion emulsion
Alcoguard® 7100 Styrene acrylic copolymer Dispersion 37-39 1,000,000 6-8 S • • • •

Alcosperse® 459 Polyacrylic acid Hazy 47-49 5,000 3.2-5.0 S • • • • •

Alcosperse® 602N Sodium polyacrylate Liquid 44-46 5,000 7-8 S • • • • • • • •

Alcosperse® 602N Dry Sodium polyacrylate Off-white >95 5,000 7.5 S • • • • •

powder
Alcosperse® 726 Acrylic / styrene copolymer Clear liquid 36-38 3,000 9.5-11.9 S • • • • •

Alcosperse® 747 Acrylic / styrene copolymer Liquid 39-41 3,000 8-10 S • • • • • • • •

Alcosperse® 125 Sodium polymethacrylate Liquid 39-41 9,500 8-9 S • •

Alcosperse® 149 Polyacrylic acid Amber liquid 49-51 2,500 2.2-3.5 S • • •

Alcogum® 1370 Polyacrylate gum thickener Liquid 13.5-15.8 1,000,000 9-11 S • • •

Versa-TL® 3 Dry Sulfonated copolymer Tan powder >90 20,000 5-9 S • • • •

Versa-TL® 501 Sulfonated polystryene Amber liquid 24-26.5 1,000,000 4-9 S • • • • •

40 S soluble
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Hybrid bio-polymers

Industrial and institutional cleaning

Laundry liquids/manual dishwash
General and household cleaning

Scale inhibitor/scale removal

Automatic dishwashing

Property / Function
Laundry powder

Antiredeposition
Application

Dispersant
Solubility
Appearance pH 2% in 5%
Product Description 20°C Solids % in water water RCI %
Alcoguard H 5025 Dry
®
Bio polymer Powder >95 6-8 45 • • • • • •

Alcoguard® H 5240 Bio polymer Liquid 44-46 S 64 • • • • • • •

S soluble
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 5. Biocides

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Microbial control
We are one of the leading producers of Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial is non-quat
biocides based on fatty amines and derivatives. Triameen Y12D antimicrobial is
® based and has a broad spectrum of efficacy. We
Dodecyldipropylene triamine is widely used non-quat based and has a broad have plenty of efficacy data based on European
in formulations for control of bacteria, fungi, spectrum of efficacy against Standard tests proving this and currently
viruses and algae in sanitization and disinfection bacteria, fungi and enveloped preparing data according to US efficacy test
applications. viruses. procedures.

Dodecyldipropylene triamine does not have Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial is low odor and
an ionic charge like the quaternary ammonium Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial is a well free of aldehydes and halogens.
compounds (QAC). Depending on the pH value established biocide in regions outside of North
there can be a partial positive charge at the America. It is also supported in EU BPR for
nitrogen atoms of the amine groups. Our trade many Product Types.
name of the dodecyldipropylene triamine is
Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial. Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial has EPA
registration for use in formulating end-use
Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial structure: antimicrobial products. Main application is for
NH2 formulation only into antimicrobial products
for use on hard, non-porous non-food contact
H2C N NH2 surfaces. The alkyl chain of Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial
is of vegetable origin (coconut or palmkernel
For more details on uses as well as regulatory oil). As a result, it has a high renewable carbon
obligations please view our EPA label. You can index of 67%. We offer a RSPO-compliant
Triameen® Y12D antimicrobial was find this on the EPA website Pesticide Product version that is certified according to the Mass
recently introduced into the US. and Label System | US EPA when searching for Balance (MB) model with the alternate brand
Registration No. 34688-85. name Triameen® Y12D PO antimicrobial.

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 Biocides
NH2

N NH2

Property / Function

Selective virucide
Tuberculocide
Disinfectants
Preservatives
Application

Bactericide
Fungicide
Algicide
BPR
Appearance Active Color pH 10% Flash supported
Product Description 20°C content % Solvent Gardner in water point °C (a)
Triameen® Y12D Dodecyl dipropylene triamine Liquid 98-100 (b) max 2 11.6 >100 Yes • • • • • • •

(a) for details see text

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Finnfix® CMC in powder detergents
Powder detergents have their own special Just a small amount of Finnfix® CMC can
requirements in terms of performance, shelf- greatly improve the quality of soap, allowing Finnfix® CMC is a proven anti-
life stability, delivery system and environmental it to be pliable and flexible with its emulsifying redeposition aid that prevents dirt
friendliness. With our experience in and protecting properties. In addition, the pH from reattaching to freshly washed
biodegradable, nature-based, water-soluble of the wash water and the presence of other fabric surfaces.
polymers, we can help meet your needs surfactants do not affect the adsorption of
with the best active aids and new technology Finnfix® CMC. During the rinse cycle, Finnfix®
developments. CMC releases cleanly from the fabric surface,
for whiter whites.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is widely used
in household detergent powder production. Question: How does CMC work as anti-redeposition agents?
It is one of the oldest and most well-known Answer: CMC adsorbs on cotton surface and prevents the dirt to come back on the fabrics.
applications of CMC.
-
-
Soil
Finnfix® CMC is a proven anti-redeposition aid Soil
- - - -
that prevents dirt from reattaching to freshly -
- Soil
washed fabric surfaces. With their cellulosic
backbone and negative charge, Finnfix® CMC -

molecules adhere to fabric fibers through

hydrogen bonding. Electrostatic and/or steric - - -
repulsion prevents the negatively charged soil - -
CMC CMC CMC
particles in the wash water from re-depositing CMC CMC

onto fibers.
Fabric surface

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 Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)

Product Description Viscosity mPa.s Solution conc % Purity % Moisture max % Specific properties
Finnfix® M40S Carboxymethyl cellulose 100-700 4 >70 8 Optimized surface activity for powder laundry

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Dose response curve

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∆CIE whiteness scaled to no polymer

Finnfix® M40S CMC

25 Technical CMC
Whiteness after wash

20

15 Reference, no CMC Technical CMC Finnfix® M40S CMC

10

0 • Clear anti-redeposition (ARD) benefit in ∆CIE whiteness is seen with CMC vs. no polymer
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
CMC dosage in powder detergent, % • Finnfix® CMC keeps the soil from depositing on fabrics much more efficiently than traditional CMC

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Optimized, specialty oxidants for cleaning
Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is a formulated Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is an optimized
specialty oxidant containing hydrogen peroxide specialty oxidant designed for use in all types
intended for use in a variety of water based of aqueous based cleaners for hard surfaces,
cleaners. The product is efficient for formulation e g. cleaning in place, machine cleaning, RTU
of alkaline cleaners. Cleaners made with cleaners, heavy duty cleaners and cleaning
Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant will perform well concentrates. It can also be used in soft surface
on organic soils such as grease and oil, as well cleaning like laundry, pre-spotting upholstery
as protein soils. and carpet. It is approved by the United States
EPA for Safer Choice CleanGredients.
When Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is used in
acidic cleaning formulations (e.g. bathroom Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is intended for use
cleaners etc.) etching attack on metal fixtures with nonionic, cationic, anionic and amphoteric
is inhibited and short term passivation of these The chemical stability of the product transfers surfactants. This combination at neutral to
surfaces is achieved. This results in reduced to your cleaning formulations and results in alkaline pH provides excellent degreasing. The
corrosion of fixtures that are left brighter longer. long lasting bleaching performance over a wide type of surfactant used will determine the foam
pH range. characteristic of the cleaner.
Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is an efficient
source of active oxygen for your bleaching
formulations. Its primary attribute is enhanced Peroxy-Blend® PB33 oxidant is
chemical stability combined with a significant an optimized, specialty oxidant
contribution to cleaning. This is a combination containing hydrogen peroxide for
benefit not seen with competitive products. use in acidic to alkaline cleaning
formulations.

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 Hydrogen peroxide

Neutral and acid bathroom cleaning

Low foam and de-foaming cleaning
Hard surface all purpose cleaning
Alkaline cleaning / degreasing

Property / Function
Liquid detergents

Metal passivation
Bleaching agent
Cleaning agent
Oxygen bleach
Application
Appearance Active Density Freezing Boiling
Product Description 20°C content % pH g/cc 20°C point °C point °C
Peroxy-Blend® PB33 Stabilized hydrogen peroxide Clear 33 1.5 1.134 -33 108 • • • • • • • • • • •
solution

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Our approach to sustainability
Sustainability is a cornerstone of our overall Sustainable actions may not always be obvious We understand that the needs of the market are
strategy to achieve long term success. We have to the customer. Some specific examples of dynamic and changing. Our innovation team
long been an industry leader in sustainability actions we are taking in the market today: and supply chain continue to work to maintain
and our commitment to sustainability remains • Offering a broad portfolio of ingredients that and enhance our offerings into the future.
unchanged going forward. We take pride in conform to higher standards of chemical
improving our environmental impact and sustainability i.e. suitable for EU Ecolabel and We are always ready to listen to and empower
maximizing our positive societal impact. Nordic Ecolabel (Svanen) our partners to make our industry more
sustainable in all dimensions. If you have
• A portfolio of products listed with the EPA’s
On a daily basis we strive to do more with any questions or comments regarding our
SaferChoice/CleanGredient third party
less, reducing carbon emissions through a sustainability philosophy or have unmet
certification
combination of improved energy efficiency, sustainability needs that we might be able to
• Choosing to use natural, renewable and
increased use of renewable energy, and higher help address, please contact your Nouryon
preferably vegetable-based raw materials
use of bio-based raw materials in production. sales representative.
(including RSPO MB) in our finished products
Downstream, we focus on expanding our
whenever possible
portfolio of eco-premium products, which have
a significant sustainability benefit over common • Providing high activity products to customers
alternatives. to minimize packaging and transportation
impacts
• Developing low toxicity, and preferably non-
label products that allow our customers to
We see sustainability not just as develop mild formulations for use
the right thing to do, but as a true • Innovation of higher performance products
business opportunity that delivers i.e. with our nonionic, narrow range
value to everyone involved. ethoxylate technology, where less surfactant
is needed for the same performance versus
standard ethoxylates
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 Index
AG™ 6206 ............................................20, 37 Arquad® T-50 ............................................ 33 Dissolvine® EDG ....................................... 11 Ethomeen® O/12 .....................................24
Alcoguard® 1195 ......................................40 Berol® 226 SA ............................................36 Dissolvine® GL Premium ....................... 11 Ethomeen® SV/12 ...................................24
Alcoguard® 5800 ....................................40 Berol® 260 .................................................. 18 Dissolvine® GL-47-S ................................ 11 Ethomeen® SV/15 ....................................24
Alcoguard® 7100 .....................................40 Berol® 266 .................................................. 18 Dissolvine® H-40 ......................................12 Ethomeen® T/12 ......................................24
Alcoguard® H 5025 Dry ........................ 41 Berol® 561 ............................................33, 37 Dissolvine® H-50-GS ..............................12 Ethomeen® T/15 ......................................24
Alcoguard® H 5240 ................................ 41 Berol® 609 ...........................................19, 36 Dissolvine® H-88-X .................................12 Ethylan® 1005 ........................................... 18
Alcogum® 1370 ........................................40 Berol® 840 .................................................. 18 Dissolvine® K3-123-S ............................. 10 Ethylan® 1008 SA ..................................... 19
Alcosperse® 125 .......................................40 Berol® DGR 81 ..........................................36 Dissolvine® K4-100-S ............................ 10 Ethylan® HB4 ............................................. 19
Alcosperse® 149 .......................................40 Berol® DR-B1 .............................................36 Dissolvine® K4-50 ................................... 10 Finnfix® M40S ............................................48
Alcosperse® 459 ......................................40 Berol® LFG 61 ............................................36 Dissolvine® M-40 ..................................... 11 Peroxy-Blend® PB33 .............................. 52
Alcosperse® 602N ..................................40 Berol® Nexus ............................................. 37 Dissolvine® M-X ........................................ 11 Petro® 22N Liquid ...................................28
Alcosperse® 602N Dry ..........................40 Berol® OX 91-6 ......................................... 19 Dissolvine® Na .......................................... 10 Petro® 22N Powder ................................28
Alcosperse® 726 .......................................40 Dissolvine® 100-S .................................... 10 Dissolvine® Na2 ....................................... 10 Petro® AG Special Liqiud ......................28
Alcosperse® 747 .......................................40 Dissolvine® 220-S ................................... 10 Dissolvine® Na2-P ................................... 10 Petro® AG Special Powder ..................28
Armohib® CI-31 ........................................36 Dissolvine® Am2-45 ............................... 10 Dissolvine® Na2-S ................................... 10 Petro® BA Powder ...................................28
Armosoft® DEQ ........................................ 33 Dissolvine® Am3-40 .............................. 10 Dissolvine® Na3-36 ................................ 10 Petro® LBA Liqiud ....................................28
Arquad® 12-50H ...................................... 33 Dissolvine® Am4-50 ............................... 10 Dissolvine® Na-X ..................................... 10 Petro® LBAF Liqiud ..................................28
Arquad® 16-29 .......................................... 33 Dissolvine® D-40 ......................................12 Dissolvine® Z ............................................. 10 Triameen® Y12D .......................................44
Arquad® 16-50 .......................................... 33 Dissolvine® D-50 ......................................12 Dissolvine® Z-S ......................................... 10 Versa-TL® 23 Dry .....................................40
Arquad® 2C-75 .......................................... 33 Dissolvine® D-K5-45 ...............................12 Duomeen® CD ......................................... 23 Versa-TL® 501 ...........................................40
Arquad® 2HT-75 ....................................... 33 Dissolvine® DZ ...........................................12 Duomeen® OL ......................................... 23 Witconate® NAS-88 ...............................28
Arquad® HTL8-MS .................................. 33 Dissolvine® E-39 ...................................... 10 Ethomeen® C/25A ..................................24 Witconate® NAS-8HP ............................28

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