STEP-FLOW® 4894-SC
- CAS Number
- 68131-39-5
- EC Number
- 500-195-7
- Chemical Name
- Alcohols C12-15 ethoxylated
STEP-FLOW® 4894-SC is a versatile surfactant serving as a nonionic emulsifier, dispersant, and wetting agent across various agricultural formulations, including suspension concentrates, emulsifiable concentrates, and suspoemulsions. It aids in the effective emulsification, dispersion, and wetting of active ingredients, enhancing the overall performance of agricultural formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Agricultural Pest Control
Product Families
- Dispersants & Emulsifiers
- Stickers Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Other characteristics
- Brand
- STEP-FLOW
- Functions
Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent
- HLB Value
- 16.0 - 16.0
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Appearance
- Clear to hazy liquid
- Clearances
The international inventories (country clearances) for STEP-FLOW 4894-SC can be found in Section 15 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used. STEP-FLOW 4894-SC is approved for use as an inert ingredient under U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.910, 180.930 and 180.940a.
- Soluble In
- Water, Methanol
- Insoluble In
- Kerosene
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Dispersible In
- Xylene
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Surfactant Type
- Nonionic.
- Formulation Type
- Capsule Suspensions
- Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions
- Emulsifiable Concentrates
- Microemulsions
- Oil Dispersants
- Oil in Water Emulsions
- Suspension Concentrates
- Suspoemulsions
- Product Features
Can be used as emulsifier, co-dispersant or wetting agent.; Developed for use with STEP-FLOW 3000 and 4000 polymeric dispersants.; Soluble in water and methanol; dispersible in xylene .; Lower pour point, which reduces handling problems; liquid at 25°C.; EPA 40 CFR 180.910, 180.930 and 180.960 approved.
- Standard Packaging
STEP-FLOW 4894-SC is available in drums, totes and in bulk quantities.
- Workplace Exposure
Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (at 25 °C) | 1.04 | g/ml | — |
| Moisture Content | 13 | % | — |
| pH (in 5% in 1:1 IPA/H2O) | 7 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 849 | cPs | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | — |
| Pour Point | 7 | °C | — |
| HLB | 16 | — | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol) | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
