Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Product Uses
- Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) are the workhorses of the household, industrial and institutional detergent industries.
- Stepan's BIO-SOFT® D-40 sulfonates are the proven choice for many applications. They provide superior detergency, foaming, wetting and emulsification properties and all at an economical cost.
- Stepan's continuous falling film sulfonation process assures high quality, excellent color, low odor and minimum salt content.
- BIO-SOFT® D-40 sulfonates are available in several forms and concentrations to meet your handling and formulating needs.
- BIO-SOFT® D-40 surfactants are used in laundry and dishwashing detergents, all-purpose cleaners, vehicle cleaning compounds and heavy duty commercial and industrial cleaners as well as industrial applications requiring special surface active properties.
- BIO-SOFT® D-40 sulfonates contain hydrotrope for ease of handling.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH (at 10% aqueous) 7.5 - - Active Content 38 % - Solids Content 40 wt % - Pour Point -1.0 °C - Freezing Point -4 °C - Cloud Point 8 °C - Color (at 5% solids) 40 Klett - Viscosity (at 0°C) Solid cPs - Viscosity (at 25°C) 867 cPs - Viscosity (at 60°C) 100 cPs - Flash Point min. 94 °C - Density 1.07 g/ml - Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals 0.0 % U.S. EPA
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
- As with most surfactants, it is recommended that normal safety precautions (i.e., use of gloves and safety goggles) be followed when handling BIO-SOFT.
- Recommended Storage Conditions: The BIO-SOFT® D-40 should be stored in closed containers in a cool, dry place.
- Bulk Storage Recommendations: The BIO-SOFT® D-40 should be stored in 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with a corrosion liner. Mild agitation is recommended while storing to maintain homogeneity. Material should be stored between 85 - 105°F. An internal hairpin coil constructed of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.