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BIO-TERGE® AS-40 CG-P

CAS Number
68439-57-6
EC Number
270-407-8

BIO-TERGE® AS-40 CG-P is a cosmetic-grade anionic surfactant renowned for its superb viscosity, flash foam characteristics, and mildness. BIO-TERGE® AS-40 CG-P is ideal for a variety of personal care applications, including liquid hand soaps, shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

Chemical Name

Sulfonic acids C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene sodium salts

Other characteristics

Brand
BIO-TERGE
Synonyms

Alkenes, C14-16 α-, sulfonated, sodium salts, Sulfochem AOS-K, C14-C16-Alkanehydroxysulfonic Acids Sodium Salts

Functions

Foam Booster, Scouring Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Certifications & Compliance
Kosher
Markets
  • HI&I Care
  • Industrial
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Clearances

BIO-TERGE AS-40 CG-P is approved for use in the United States in cosmetic applications only. All components of BIO-TERGE AS-40 CG-P are listed in the following countries; the registration number for the active ingredient is included in parenthesis: Australia (AICS 68439-57-6), Canada (DSL 68439-57-6), China (IECSC 68439-57-6), Europe (EINECS 270-407-8), Japan (ENCS 9-2038 or 2-2807), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-32477), and Philippines (PICCS 68439-57-6).

HII Features
  • Excellent Flash Foaming
  • Foam Enhancement
  • Foaming
  • Increases Viscosity
  • pH Stable
Preservative
Phenonip/Na2 EDTA
Technology
  • Cleaning Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
Benefit Claims
  • Broad pH Stability
  • Excellent Flash Foaming
  • Foam Enhancement
  • Foaming
  • Mild
  • Viscosity Boosting
Health Effects

BIO-TERGE AS-40 CG-P is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 1.3-2.4 g/kg) in rats and causes moderate skin and eye irritation at 10% active.

Packaging Type
  • Bulk
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Labeling Claims
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Credo Clean Standard
  • Kosher
  • Sulfate-free
  • Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Biodegradability
Product is readily biodegradable.
Standard Packaging

BIO-TERGE AS-40 CG-P is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (450 lb/ 204 kg).

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Actives Content (MW 324)39%—
Color2—Gardener Scale
Density1.067g/ml—
Unsulfated Matter0.6%—
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Sodium Sulfate Content0.46%—
pH (10% in aqueous solution)7.5——
Sodium Chloride Content0.44%—
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.07——

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