Technical Bulletin
Glucopon® 600 UP
Glucopon® 600UP is an aqueous solution of alkyl polyglucosides applications. Caustic stability, builder compatibility, detergency and
C10-C16 and is free of preservatives. hydrotrope properties combine to offer the formulator greater
flexibility and better cost performance. Glucopon® 600UP is a hazy
The INCI name is lauryl/myristyl glucoside. solution at temperatures above 35°C. Below this temperature, there
is a tendency to build viscosity and to slowly crystallize. For long term
Example of use storage in tanks, a temperature range of 38 - 43°C should be
Glucopon® 600UP is a nonionic surfactant that provides superior maintained for ease in handling and to avoid crystallization.
performance by combining the formulation ease of typical nonionics Prolonged heating of over 43°C should be avoided as this can cause
with the foam characteristics of anionics. Glucopon® 600UP alkyl discoloration of the material.
polyglycoside surfactant provides excellent detergency and
processing benefits in a variety of cleaning products. It exhibits Typical Properties
superior wetting, dispersing and interfacial tension reduction
properties for increased soil removal and emulsification. Active, % 48.0 – 52.0
Color, Gardner <=3.0
Unlike typical nonionics, Glucopon® 600UP is highly soluble in pH, 10% solution ( 85/15 of DI water/ IPA) 11.5 – 12.5
concentrated electrolyte solutions and will hydrotrope other less
soluble ingredients. In addition, Glucopon® 600UP is made from Ash,% <= 3.0
renewable raw materials, ex, glucose derived from corn, and fatty
alcohols from coconut and palm kernel oils. Due to its natural Storage and transportation
chemistry, Glucopon® 600UP is very mild and readily biodegradable. BASF will endorse the results on the certificate of analysis for a period
of two years from the date of manufacture for material in original,
Glucopon® 600UP is well suited for laundry applications, where unopened, properly stored containers. Beyond 2 years, we
micellar solubilization, emulsification and detergency are required. recommend the quality of the material be confirmed prior to use, by
This alkyl polyglycoside surfactant functions like a conventional retesting the certificate of analysis parameters. Please refer to the
nonionic surfactant but is easy to formulate because it does not Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product for instructions
exhibit a gel phase upon dilution. Glucopon® 600UP is soluble and on safe and proper handling and disposal.
stable in liquid formulations containing high levels of builders and
electrolytes. Also, Glucopon® 600UP is compatible, and in some When warming drums, BASF recommends not exceeding 120ºF
cases, synergistic, with enzymes, optical brighteners and other for more than 4 hours and the drums be single stacked while in the
surfactants, including cationics. In products such as liquid hand dish heating unit. If double stacking in the heating unit is absolutely
detergents, where high foaming and good detergency are required, necessary add a piece of ½” plywood between the pallets in the
Glucopon® 600UP provides excellent performance coupled with stack. We also recommend ensuring the drums do not overhang
outstanding mildness to skin. the pallet during heating or storage.
Glucopon® 600UP is ideally suited for use in a variety of I&I liquid
cleaning systems, especially in laundry and hard surface
Glucopon is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation.
For More Information:
Order Placement: To place orders for delivery in the United States or Canada please call our toll free number (800) 443-6460.
For Other Information: Including product literature and Material Safety Data Sheets please call (734) 324-6101.
Or Visit Our Website At: www.performance.basf-corp.com
Important: While the information and data contained in this bulletin are presented in good faith and believed to be reliable, they do not constitute a part of our terms
and conditions of sales unless specifically incorporated in our Order Acknowledgment. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, THAT SAID INFORMATION OR DATA ARE CORRECT OR THAT THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED ARE MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THAT SAID INFORMATION, DATA OR PRODUCTS CAN BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING PATENTS OF THIRD PARTIES.
2015 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved.
BASF Corporation
100 Park Ave
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
800-443-6460 Care Chemicals
