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Nonionics
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Narrow Range
ETHOXYLATED ALCOHOLS
Akzo Nobel offers a range of ethoxylated alcohols Product Chemical Cloud pt Appearance % Active Properties Main Applications
for cleaning applications. Narrow range ethoxylated Name Description (C) @ 25C
alcohols are the foundation of our product line.
a
Berol 260 Narrow Range 58 Liquid 100 Degreaser Waterbased Degreasing
C9-11 Alcohol Low Foaming Vehicle & Engine Cleaners
I n t rod uction with 4EO Hard Surface & All Purpose
0 Cat Cleaners
R-OH + n R-O 0 H
n
AKZO NOBEL IS A LEADER IN THE
Berol 266 Narrow Range 26b and Liquid 100 Degreaser Waterbased Degreasing
PRODUCTION OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE,
C9-11 Alcohol 58b Low Foaming Vehicle & Engine Cleaners
ETHOXYLATION
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WATER with 5.5EO Dispersions Hard Surface & All Purpose
Ethoxylation can be achieved by the reaction of an Two Cloud Points* Cleaners
BASED CLEANERS FOR HOUSEHOLD, Liquid Detergents
alcohol with ethylene oxide. The ethoxylation distri-
INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL bution can be influenced by the catalyst (Cat) and by (including textiles)
PERFORMANCE GOALS THROUGH OUR odor especially when derived from the short chain
Cloud Point (C) of:
alcohol. a 5g product 25ml 25% butyl diglycol solution *This product shows two distinct cloud points across a
FOCUS ON QUALITY, SERVICE AND temperature gradient in water.
When phenol or alkyl phenol is ethoxylated b1% product in water
Berol 563 MC Proprietary Liquid 100 Hydrotrope Waterbased Degreasing (Acid or Alkaline)
Cationic Dispersing Vehicle Cleaners & All Purpose Cleaners
Medium Foaming (Inert listed)
Berol 725 Phosphate Ester Liquid 65 Low Foaming Liquid Alkaline Cleaners
Hydrotrope Metal Cleaning
Dilution of these formulations [1:50 with hard water (200 ppm WHO)] results in differentiated cleaning performances Solubilizer Hard Surface Cleaners
under both mechanical and non-mechanical conditions. Selection of Berol 563 SA as the hydrotrope results in a Protein Removal
boost of cleaning compared to the formula using SXS or Berol 522. Corrosion Protection
Textile
Oil Fat or
Berol 563 MC or
Berol 563 SA AG6206
0 20 40 60 Particulate
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Type of
Dirt
Fatty Soil Removal % Fatty Soil Removal % Fat or
Protein Berol 522 Berol 725
Oil
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Optimized surfactant blends from Akzo Nobel
are used in various applications,
including car-wash cleaners.
Specialty
Blends
Berol LFG-61 Nonionic Blend Liquid 100 Degreasing Low Foam Cleaners (e.g. Metal Cleaners & CIP)
Low Foaming Waterbased High Alkaline Cleaners
Defoaming High Caustic & Concentrated Cleaners
Berol 226 SA
Formula D
Functional
Surfactants
Penetrating Agent
Ethylan HB-4 Nonionic Liquid 100 Vehicle Cleaning, Rig Cleaning Microemulsions
Perfume solubizers
Corrosion Inhibitor
Armohib 28 Proprietary Liquid 100 Rust Removal in Metal Cleaners (Acid Pickling), Acid
Blend Corrosion, HCI or HCI/HF Mixtures
Corrosion Protection
CORROSION INHIBITION
Armohib is a registered trademark for acid
Armohib 31 Proprietary Liquid 100 Rust Removal in Metal Cleaners (Acid Pickling), Acid
corrosion inhibitors developed by Akzo Nobel.
Blend Inhibitors for Sulphuric, Sulfamic, Citric & Phosphoric Acids
These aliphatic nitrogen inhibitors retard the
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Corrosion Rate (lb/ft2/day)
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Rheology modifiers from Akzo Nobel
provide unique value to cleaners
and detergents.
Rheology
Modifiers
Surfactant
Ethomeen S/12 Ethoxylated Amine Liquid 100 Metal Cleaning, Acid Cleaning, Solvent Based
Cleaners, Emulsifier
POLYMERIC PRODUCTS
Elfacos CD 481 is a uniquely modified, water Ethomeen T/12 Ethoxylated Amine Liquid 100 Metal Cleaning, Acid Cleaning, Solvent Based
soluble, nonionic cellulose ether with substantial sur- Cleaners, Emulsifier
face and interfacial activity. These physiochemical
properties and functions allow Elfacos CD 481 to be Foam Modification by Ethomeen O/12 Ethoxylated Amine Liquid 100 Metal Cleaning, Acid Cleaning, Solvent Based
Elfacos CD 481 Cleaners, Emulsifier
used as a multifunctional ingredient for many
cleaning formulations.
Aromox 14DW970 Amine Oxide Liquid 25 Alkaline Cleaner, Hypochlorite Cleaners,
Foam Booster
SLES/EHEC
Viscosity of Elfacos CD 481 Aromox T/12 Amine Oxide Liquid 49 Alkaline Cleaners, Acid Cleaners
in Aqueous Solutions
SLES
Arquad T-50 Alkyl-trimethyl Liquid 50 Acid Cleaners,
Ammonium Chloride Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaners
25000
SLES/HEC
Arquad 16-29 Alkyl-trimethyl Liquid 29 Acid Cleaners,
20000 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 Ammonium Chloride Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaners
Viscosity (cps)
0
0.2 0.5 0.8 1 1.2 1.5
Fragrance and Viscosity
EHEC Concentration (w/w%) SURFACTANT
pH Stability of Elfacos CD 481 Akzo Nobel surfactants are versatile rheology
Brookfield RVDV-II, SPDL #5, 10 rpm
350
modifiers as they can span the range of acidic to
alkaline formulations. 250
2000 0% perfume
Stabilizer/protective colloid foam modification As shown in the accompanying graph, 0.1%
100
Strong polymer-surfactant interaction to 1500 perfume can have a dramatic influence on the 0.3%
influence phase behavior and interfacial activity 50
1000
viscosity of the cleaning formulation.
0
500 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Product Surfactant Type ~Molecular HLB Foam Viscosity Cloud Pt Surface Tension CMC Wetting
Wt. (mm) (C/Cps) (C) (dynes/cm) (g/l) (sec.)
Nonionics
Berol 260
Berol 563 MC Hydrophilic Cationic 25/1150 75c 41
100 Berol 840 Berol 563 SA Hydrophilic Cationic 110 25/940 39 0.04 >600
CRITICAL MICELLE CONCENTRATION (CMC)
90 Berol 522 Phosphate Ester 314 80 20/300 24 NA >1000
80 In order to maximize cleaning performance upon
Berol 725 Phosphate Ester 497 5 20/470 55 NA >600
70 dilution, it is essential that the concentration of the
Degreasing %
Conc %
CMC CMC
Berol 260 Berol 840
Foam
Formula:
Ross-Miles immediate height at 50C at 0.05%
5% Nonionic+6% Hydrotrope+6% TKPP+ CRITICAL SURFACE TENSION (CST)
6% Metasilicate Viscosity
To obtain good wetting of a surface, the surface Brookfield DVII at 20/25C
tension of the liquid must be less than the critical
surface tension. Critical surface tensions of some Cloud Point
a 5g product 25ml of 25% butyldiglycol solution
substances are shown below.
b 1% product in water
c 1g product in 100 ml 9% NaOH solution
d 5 & 10% product in water
Surface Dynes/cm
Surface Tension
Glass >73
:
Du Nouy or Whilelmy Plate at 25C (DIN 53 914)
Polystyrene 32
Polypropylene 28 CMC
Critical Micelle Concentration determined using
Teflon 18 Surface Tension
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The responsive partner in rheology
and surface chemistry,
wherever you are.
Creating the
Right Cleaner
Soil Type:
Grease/Oil **** *** *** ** ** *** *** **** **** **** *** **** **
The most important factor in designing the right
Particle ** **** ** ** ** ** * **** **** *** **** *** **
cleaner is to identify the main soil component and
Protein/Fat ** ** ** ** *** **** **** ** ** *** *** ** **
select surfactants that are optimal for these soils.
Protein/Fat1 * * ** *** *** ** ** * * * * *** ***
Important elements to keep in mind are the cloud
Grease/Particle *** ** ** * ** ** *** **** **** **** *** **** **
point of your nonionic, cloud point of your final
formula, CMC, CST of your surface and Mixed2 ** ** ** *** *** ** ** *** *** *** ** *** **
surfactant compatibility.
Features:
CLOUD POINT - NONIONIC SURFACTANTS Low Foam *** *** **** **** **** ** **** ** ** ** ** *** ****
The cloud point for a nonionic surfactant is the Hydrotrope Effect _ _ _ Not Required
* **** *** *** **** ****
temperature at which the surfactant becomes Temporary Corrosion No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No
insoluble in water. The solution will become het- Protection (Residual)
erogeneous and phase separation will occur upon Acid Stable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
further increase in temperature. Hydrogen Peroxide Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
The optimal performance of a nonionic Stable3 Key
surfactant is obtained just below the cloud point Caustic Compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes **** optimal surfactant
*** good surfactant
temperature. As the temperature approaches Suitable for Concentrated No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes ** acceptable surfactant
* poorest surfactant
the cloud point, the surfactant becomes increasing- Formulations
ly insoluble and readily penetrates the oil phase. Soluble in No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes 1 In a caustic base formula.
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The clarity interval is the temperature range cal. For particulate-based soils the most important
Nonionic Addition of Addition of Particulate High Cloud pt
in Water builder or hydrotrope over which the formulation is stable and clear. characteristics of the surfactant is its ability to dis-
chelating agent
perse soil and prevent re-deposition.
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