LUTENSOL XP 60 is a nonionic surfactant.
LUTENSOL XP 60 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10-Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide.
LUTENSOL XP 60 is manufactured by causing the C10-alkohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.
Synonyms: LUTENSOL A 3 N, LUTENSOL A 65 N, LUTENSOL A 9 N, LUTENSOL A 12 N, LUTENSOL AO 3, LUTENSOL AO 5, LUTENSOL AO 7, LUTENSOL AO 11, LUTENSOL AT 18 20%, LUTENSOL AT 25 E, LUTENSOL AT 25 FLAKE, LUTENSOL AT 50 POWDER, LUTENSOL AT 50 FLAKES, LUTENSOL AT 80 POWDER, LUTENSOL FT LT 7, LUTENSOL LA 60, LUTENSOL ON 30, LUTENSOL ON 50, LUTENSOL ON 60, LUTENSOL ON 70, LUTENSOL ON 80, LUTENSOL ON 110, LUTENSOL TO 2, LUTENSOL TO 3, LUTENSOL TO 5, LUTENSOL TO 6, LUTENSOL TO 7, LUTENSOL TO 8, LUTENSOL TO 10, LUTENSOL TO 11, LUTENSOL TO 12, LUTENSOL TO 15, LUTENSOL TO 20, LUTENSOL TO 65, LUTENSOL TO 79, LUTENSOL TO 108, LUTENSOL TO 109, LUTENSOL TO 129, LUTENSOL TO 389, LUTENSOL XP 30, LUTENSOL XP 40, LUTENSOL XP 50, LUTENSOL XP 60, LUTENSOL XP 69, LUTENSOL XP 70, LUTENSOL XP 79, LUTENSOL XP 80, LUTESNOL XP 89, LUTENSOL XP 90, LUTENSOL XP 99, LUTENSOL XP 100, LUTENSOL XP 140, LUTENSOL XL 40, LUTENSOL XL 50, LUTENSOL XL 60, LUTENSOL XL 70, LUTENSOL XL 79, LUTENSOL XL 80, LUTENSOL XL 89, LUTENSOL XL 90, LUTENSOL XL 99, LUTENSOL XL 100, LUTENSOL XL 140
The numeric code in LUTENSOL XP 60 name indicates in general the degree of the ethoxilation.
LUTENSOL XP 60 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature, and LUTENSOL XP 60 tends to form a sediment.
LUTENSOL XP 60 is a nonionic surfactant, this is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether based on C10-Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide.
Manufactered by causing the C10-alkohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.
Uses of LUTENSOL XP 60:
Dishwashing,
Hard Surface Cleaning,
Food and Beverage Processing,
Food Service and Kitchen Hygiene,
Commercial Laundry,
Institutional Cleaning and Sanitation.
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Applications of LUTENSOL XP 60:
The LUTENSOL XP types belong to a group of nonionic surfactants that have established themselves in detergents and cleaners, and in other branches of the chemical industry, by virtue of the high levels of surface activity they display.
Their main area of application is in detergents and cleaners for household, industrial and institutional use.
Because they are nonionic, the LUTENSOL XP types can be combined with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants and auxiliaries.
They are fully compatible with alkylaryl sulphonates (Lutensit A-LB types), ether sulphates and other sulphated and sulphonated products.
This enables synergistic effects and very high levels of performance to be obtained.
They are also compatible with the Lutensit TC-KLC 50 types (cationic biocides based on dimethyl fatty alkylbenzeneammonium chloride) and with other nonionic surfactants such as our LUTENSOL A N, AO, AT, TO, ON, F and GD types, and the low-foaming surfactants in our Plurafac LF and Pluronic PE and RPE ranges.
Their compatibility with dyes, pigments, protective colloids, thickeners and other substances with a molar mass in the upper range is also very good.
The versatility of the LUTENSOL XP types is such that they can be used to formulate acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners that satisfy the most varied requirements.
They are very effective emulsifiers in combination with Emulan and other products from the LUTENSOL range.
Very large amounts of acids, alkali, salts and organic solvents may have to be added to some formulations in order to fulfil special requirements.
High concentrations of inorganic salts, bases and acids can impair the solubility of the LUTENSOL XP types.
Nevertheless, this does not necessarily affect their performance.
Although electrolytes of this type do not cause the LUTENSOL XP types to decompose, they can still cause solutions to seperate or to become cloudy but, provided they are still homogeneous, their performance is not affected.
Cleaners:
We recommend the following LUTENSOL XP types for the products listed below:
Household cleaners:
Cleaners for floors, sanitary ware, tiles and enamel can be formulated with LUTENSOL XP 60, XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100 in combination with other LUTENSOL types and anionic surfactants from our Lutensit A range (especially Lutensit A-LB types), dispersing agents (Sokalan) and chelating agents (Trilon).
It can be advisable to add a solubilizer such as cumene sulphonate to highly concentrated formulations.
Neutral water based cleaners:
The water soluble products like LUTENSOL XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100 perform well in neutral cleaners in combination with Lutensit A types, dispersing agents (Sokalan) and chelating agents (Trilon).
Again, it can be advisable to add a solubilizer such as cumene sulphonate to highly concentrated formulations.
Neutral metal cleaners:
Neutral cleaners and degreasers with a corrosion-inhibiting action for metal pretreatment can be formulated from products such as our Korantin MAT and Korantin PAT.
The water-soluble surfactants in the range, especially LUTENSOL XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100, are very effective wetting agents for use in this type of formulation.
Alkaline water-based cleaners:
Cleaners of this type are based on caustic alkali, on alkali carbonates, silicates and phosphates.
They are mainly used to clean metal before it is plated, coated, phosphatized or anodized.
LUTENSOL XP 60, XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100 are recommended for this purpose, in combination with other LUTENSOL types, dispersing agents (Sokalan) and, chelating agents (Trilon).
It can be advisable to add a solubilizer such as cumene sulphonate to highly concentrated formulations.
Acid cleaners:
LUTENSOL XP 70, XP 80, XP 90, XP 100 and XP 140 can be used in pickling solutions, degreasers, descalers and derusters based on hydrochloric, sulphuric, phosphoric or amidosulphonic acid.
Formulations can also contain LUTENSOL FA 12, Lutensit TC-KLC 50 and Lutensit A-LB types as well as corrosion inhibitors such as our Korantin BH.
Building care, disinfectants:
For the formulation of disinfectants and cleaners for building care we recommend the use of the water soluble LUTENSOL XP types like LUTENSOL XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100 in combination with LUTENSOL A 8, LUTENSOL TO types, LUTENSOL FSA 10, FA 12, Lutensit TC-KLC 50 and Lutensit A-LB types, dispersing agents (Sokalan) and chelating agents (Trilon).
Solvent-based cleaners:
LUTENSOL XP 30, XP 40 and XP 50 can be used alongside Emulan A, P and PO to emulsify hydrocarbons such as mineral spirits and kerosene in solvent-based cleaners that are applied cold.
Cleaners of this type are used to clean motor vehicles, engines, machine parts, road and rail tankers, etc., and to degrease metal.
Emulsification:
The LUTENSOL XP types generally perform well as emulsifiers, although some perform better than others.
Their practical performance as emulsifiers can be gauged according to their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance, which correlates with their degree of ethoxylation.
The LUTENSOL XP types can be combined with other emulsifiers from our nonionic Emulan and anionic Emulphor ranges, and with alkali soaps, amine soaps and sulphonated oils.
Graduated tests are the most effective means of determining the best combination of emulsifiers and the amounts required.
Tests are indispensable if emulsions are subjected to severe demands due to the presence of electrolytes, finely divided suspended solids or water-soluble, organic solvents.
Special emulsifier combinations often have to be employed to cope with exceptional thermal or mechanical stress.
Dispersing:
The dispersing capacity of surfactants, which plays an important part in cleaning and emulsification processes, is the single most important attribute that has to be considered if sparingly soluble solids are to be dispersed in water or other solvents.
The LUTENSOL XP types can be used to disperse the solids generated by precipitation, coagulation and other chemical reactions.
They can be used alone or in combination with protective colloids.
Wetting:
The LUTENSOL XP types are very effective wetting agents.
They can be employed in a variety of refining, mixing, impregnating and surface-treatment processes.
Again, graduated tests under practical conditions are the most effective means of determining the best products for specific applications.
Other Applications:
There are many applications for the LUTENSOL XP types in the leather, paper, paints and building products industries.
LUTENSOL XP 30 can be used as raw material for ether sulfates.
Substitutes for alkylphenol:
Legislation and voluntary agreements have been adopted in many ethoxylates (APEO) countries to prohibit the use of alkylphenol ethoxylates in detergents and cleaners.
This was prompted by the ecological objections that have been raised owing to the toxicity of degradation products of APEO to fish.
The LUTENSOL XP types can be employed as substitutes for alkylphenol ethoxylates in some detergent and cleaner formulations.
The choice of the respective substitute may be based on criteria like HLB value or cloud point.
Our LUTENSOL XL and LUTENSOL TO types may be more appropriate depending on the formulation in question.
Chemical Nature of LUTENSOL XP 60:
The LUTENSOL XP types are nonionic surfactants.
They are alkyl polyethylene glycol ethers based on C10-Guerbet alcohol and ethylene oxide.
They conform to the following formula:
RO(CH2CH2O)xH
R = C10H21
x = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
The numeric code in the product name indicates in general the degree of ethoxilation.
The LUTENSOL XP types are manufactered by causing the C10-alkohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.
Properties of LUTENSOL XP 60:
LUTENSOL XP 30, XP 40, XP 50, XP 60, XP 70, XP 80 and XP 90 are cloudy liquids at room temperature, and they tend to form a sediment.
LUTENSOL XP 100 and XP 140 are soft, colourless or slightly yellowish pastes at 23 °C.
They become clear at 50 °C.
LUTENSOL XP 69, XP 79, XP 89 and XP 99 are clear liquids at room temperature.
Storage of LUTENSOL XP 60:
The LUTENSOL XP types should be stored indoors in a dry place.
Storerooms must not be overheated.
The LUTENSOL XP types are hygroscopic due to their good solubility in water, with the result that they may absorb moisture very quickly.
Drums must be resealed each time they are opened.
The storage temperature should not be allowed to fall substantially below 20 °C.
The setting points of these products also need to be taken into account.
LUTENSOL XP 30, XP 40, XP 50, XP 60, XP 70, XP 80 and XP 90 are cloudy liquids at room temperature, and they tend to form a sediment.
LUTENSOL XP 100 and XP 140 are soft, colourless or slightly yellowish pastes at 23 °C.
They become clear at 50°C.
LUTENSOL XP 69, XP 79, XP 89 and XP 99 are clear liquids at room temperature.
Liquid that has solidified or that shows signs of sedimentation should be heated to 50 – 60 °C and homogenized before it is processed.
Drums that have solidified or that have begun to precipitate should be reconstituted by gentle heating, preferably in a heating cabinet.
The temperature must not be allowed to exceed 60 °C.
This also applies if drums are heated by external electrical elements.
Internal electrical elements should not be used because of the localized anomalies in temperature that they cause.
The LUTENSOL XP types must be blanketed with nitrogen if they are stored in heated tanks (at 50 – 60 °C) to prevent them from coming into contact with air.
Constant, gentle stirring helps to prevent them being discoloured as a result of prolonged contact with electrical elements or external heating coils.
Materials:
The following materials can be used for tanks and drums.
AISI 321 stainless steel (X6 CrNiTi 1810)
AISI 316 Ti stainless steel (X10 CrNiMoTi 1810)
Shelf life of LUTENSOL XP 60:
Provided they are stored properly and drums are kept tightly sealed, the LUTENSOL XP types have a shelf life of at least two years in their original packaging.
Safety of LUTENSOL XP 60:
We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using LUTENSOL XP types for the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance with current practices.
According to the experience that we have gained over many years and other information at our disposal, LUTENSOL XP types do not exert harmful effects on health, provided they are used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheets are observed.
Handling of LUTENSOL XP 60:
Protect the eyes and avoid prolonged contact with the skin.
Safety glasses should be worn when handling these products in their undiluted form.
Biological Degradability:
The LUTENSOL XP types are readily biodegradable according to test methods OECD 301 A – F.
This refers also to the alcohol basis of the LUTENSOL XP types.
Classification The LUTENSOL XP types are classified as following according to the German chemical legislation based on the EU guideline 67/548/EWG.
LUTENSOL XP 30 irritant
LUTENSOL XP 40 irritant
LUTENSOL XP 50 irritant
LUTENSOL XP 60 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 69 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 70 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 79 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 80 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 89 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 90 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 99 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 100 irritant, harmful
LUTENSOL XP 140 irritant, harmful
Other Descriptions of LUTENSOL XP 60:
Product Groups:
Nonionic Surfactants
Sub Product Groups:
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Function:
Nonionic Surfactant
Form of Delivery:
Liquid
Chemical Description:
C10-Guerbet alcohol + 6 EO
Product Suitabilities:
Suitable for EU Ecolabel
Suitable for Nordic Swan
Related solutions:
Laundry with eco credentials
Quick cleaning, spotless drying
Short work at the kitchen sink
Sustainable Cleaning
Certificates:
Care Chemicals: ISO 14001 (Antwerpen)
Care Chemicals: ISO 9001 (Antwerpen)
Care Chemicals: ISO 9001 (global)