ALKONAT® L 40
ALKONAT® L 40 is a line of products comprised of different degrees of alcohol ethoxylate obtained from the reaction of lauryl alcohol derived from natural and renewable sources with ethylene oxide (EO).
Product families
Applications
- Dish Care
- Laundry & Fabric Care
- Other Home Care Applications
- Surface Care
- Commercial Laundry
- Food Facility Cleaning & Sanitization
- Industrial Cleaning
- Institutional & Catering
- Vehicle & Machinery
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Product Families
- Wetting & Dispersion Aids
- Foam Control Agents
- Nonionic Surfactants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ALKONAT
- Functions
Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent
- HLB Value
- 9.7 - 9.7
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- 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
- Degreasers
- Detergents
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Foaming Agent
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Wetting Agent
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 1.0 | mg KOH/g |
| Cloud Point | 60 | °C |
| HLB Value | 9.7 | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 145-160 | mgKOH/g |
| Water Content | 1.0 | — |
| pH Value | 6.0 - 8.0 | — |
