Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
n = 11 - 12
y = average moles of ethoxylation
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
- HII Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Applications Information
- BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is a line of high active nonionic surfactants.
- BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is stable in both aqueous acidic and alkaline solutions, allowing for application in a wide range of products.
- The alcohol ethoxylates containing between one and five moles of ethoxylation are primarily useful in oil-based systems.
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear to slightly hazy liquid (at 25⁰C)
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ethylene Oxide avg. 6 moles - Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance Value 10.6 - - pH (1% aqueous) 7 - - Density 0.928 g/mL - Actives Content min. 99.5 % - Color 10.0 APHA - Pour Point 5 ⁰C - Viscosity (at 38⁰C) 30 cPs - Cloud Point (1% aqueous) max. 25 - - Flash Point min. 94 ⁰C Pensky Martens Closed Cup RVOC 0.0 % U.S. EPA - Toxicology Information
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Lethal Dose (LD₅₀) min. 1040 mg/kg -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Safety & Health
- Environmental and Health Effects Information
- BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is readily biodegradable.
- BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is slightly toxic orally (LD50 ≥1040mg/kg).
- Undiluted BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is severe skin and eye irritant while a 1% dilution generally causes slight to mild skin irritation. A detailed mammalian toxicity statement is available upon request
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard Packaging: BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN is available in drums, totes, and bulk quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Information
- Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN.
- While diluting the BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN, as with all alcohol ethoxylates, it is prone to gelling. If the product is diluted into water, heating may be required to minimize or eliminate gel formation.
- Non-Bulk Storage Recommendations: BIO-SOFT N23-5 - STEPAN should be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials. If the material is frozen it should be heated gently and stirred to ensure it is homogeneous prior to use.