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ALKONAT® L 30

CAS Number
9002-92-0
EC Number
500-002-6
Chemical Name
Laureth-23
Chemical Family
Alcohols

ALKONAT® L 30 by Oxiteno is comprised of Laureth-10. It is commonly used as Emulsifying Agent, Foaming Agent, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Tanning Agent, Wetting Agent, Detergent Additive, Penetration Enhancer, etc for a variety of applications in Home Care.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care
  • Dish Care
  • Laundry & Fabric Care
  • Other Home Care Applications
  • Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
  • Commercial Laundry
  • Industrial Cleaning

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
  • Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
  • Foam Control Agents
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
  • Nonionic Surfactants

Other characteristics

Brand
ALKONAT
Functions

Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

HLB Value
8.1 - 8.1
Markets
HI&I Care
Stable in
alkaline and acid medium
Appearance
Clear
Soluble In
Oil
HII Features
Good Compatibility
Technology
Cleaning Ingredients
Recommended Uses

The ALKONAT® L product line has a molecule with a lipophilic nature from the starting alcohol carbon chain, and a hydrophilic nature, resulting from the ethylene oxide chain. Increasing the degree of ethoxylation increases the hydrophilic nature of the molecule (higher HLB), and as a consequence, altering the solubility in water and the foam, detergency, emulsifying and wettability properties. These surfactants act as emulsifiers, detergents, solubilizers, essence fixers and synthesis intermediates to obtain sulfated surfactants.; The ALKONAT® L product line has excellent surface tension reduction power. These products generally do not precipitate in the presence of water hardness ions and are compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants, maintaining and presenting chemical and physical stability in an alkaline and an acid medium and at different temperatures. These surfactants are also compatible with diverse solvents.; The use of the ALKONAT® L line during leather processing provides good cleaning of the equipment in question and of the hide handling areas, due to the good emulsifying characteristics.

Storage and Handling

Pure ALKONAT® L products can irritate the skin. This irritability is considerably reduced with an increase in the degree of ethoxylation. Lauryl alcohol ethoxylates are considered biodegradable and present moderate water toxicity. During handling, use personal protective equipment (PPE). In the case of accidental contact, consult the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and the emergency sheet (MEDS).; Store the products in a covered and dry place, far from sources of heat and ignition. The places where chemical products are handled should be well-ventilated, have emergency showers and eye washing areas.; ALKONAT® L line products are of difficult combustion but they burn if involved in fire. Check the MSDS in the event of fire.; ALKONAT® L products have a clear to turbid aspect with separation of phases at ambient temperature, but they become clear and temperatures between 40° and 60° C.

Home Care Applications
Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Detergents
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
  • Foaming Agent
  • Surfactant
  • Surfactant (Nonionic)
  • Wetting Agent

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/g
Cloud Point50°C
HLB Value8.1—
Hydroxyl Number166-176mgKOH/g
Water Contentmax. 0.5—
pH Value6.0 - 8.0—

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