TERGITOL ECO-20 is a water soluble nonionic low foam surfactant used in a wide variety of applications including hard surface and high performance cleaners, has exceptional wetting, and is stable in caustic.
Uses of TERGITOL ECO-20:
-Rinse aids
-Commercial machine dishwashing
-Food and dairy process cleaners
-Metal cleaning applications
-Pulp and paper
-Textile processing
-Pigment dispersions
Benefits of TERGITOL ECO-20:
-Excellent detergency and wetting properties
-Caustic and acid stability
-Superior food and protein soil defoaming ability
TERGITOL ECO-20 is a secondary alcohol alkoxylate.
TERGITOL ECO-20 acts as a non-ionic, readily biodegradable, APEO free and an effective cloud point defoamer additive with benefits of excellent wetting, low foam and of being stable in caustic.
TERGITOL ECO-20 exhibits outstanding formulation & handling properties.
Moreover, TERGITOL ECO-20 is soluble in water, chlorinated solvents and most polar organic solvents.
TERGITOL ECO-20 possesses chemical stability in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts.
TERGITOL ECO-20 also shows compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants.
TERGITOL ECO-20 applications involve architectural coatings.
Chemical Description of TERGITOL ECO-20:
Name: Secondary Alcohol Alkoxylate
Surfactant Type: Nonionic
Benefits of TERGITOL ECO-20:
-Exceptional wetting
-Low foam
-Stable in caustic
-APEO Free
-Outstanding formulation & handlingproperties
-Readily biodegradable*
-Effective cloud point defoamer
Applications of TERGITOL ECO-20:
-Paints & coatings
-High performance cleaners
-Foam control
-Hard surface cleaners
-Pulp & paper
-Textiles
-Oilfield
Typical Physical Properties of TERGITOL ECO-20:
Cloud Point: 26-34
HLB: 11 - 12
CMC / Surface Tension: 26 / 30
Foam Height: 60 / 5
Pour Point: -5°C
Form: Pale yellow liquid
pH, 1% aq solution: 7.0
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F), cSt: 36.1
Density at 25°C (77°F), g/mL: 0.995
Density at 40°C (104°F), g/mL: 0.984
Flash Pt, Closed Cup, ASTM D93: 193°C 380°F (est)
Solubility and Compatibility of TERGITOL ECO-20:
-Soluble in water
-Soluble in chlorinated solvents and most polar organic solvents
-Chemically stable in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts
-Compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants
Disposal of TERGITOL ECO-20:
Although the TERGITOL ECO-20 Surfactants are considered readily biodegradable (>60 percent biodegradation within 28 days per OECD 301F) it has been determined that for unused & contaminated product, the preferred options for disposal include sending to a licensed, permitted incinerator or other thermal destruction device.
Architectural coating formulation processes that operate under zero-discharge of wastewater should not trigger the SNUR conditions but each user should assess their operations to assure compliance.
The SNUR limits release to water to no greater than 14 ppb as calculated after wastewater treatment.
Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations.
Empty containers may contain hazardous residues.
TERGITOL ECO-20 and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.