STEPOSOL SC - STEPAN

INCI Name: Ethyl Lactate, Methyl Soyate

Chemical Name: Ethyl Lactate, Soybean oil, Me ester

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Kosher, Pareve

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Soluble in
Isopropanol, Acetone, Toluene, Kerosene, Methanol, Xylene, Dibasic esters, Propylene carbonate, Isopropanol - luene, D - limonene, N - methyl - 2 - pyrrolidinone
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point163°C-
Cloud Point-2.7°C-
Color1-Gardner
Color225-APHA
Density (at 25°C)0.95g/ml-
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate = 1)0.17--
Flash Point69°CPMCC
Freezing Point-15.1°C-
Melting Point-4.7°C-
Pour Point-6.0°C-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.435--
Kauri-butanol Value318--
Volatile Organic Compound50%CARB Method 310
Volatile Organic Compound53%U.S. EPA Method 24
Surface Tension (as is)30.1dynes/cm-
Vapor Pressure (at 25°C)0.19mmHg-
Viscosity (at 25°C)10cP-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

STEPOSOL SC - STEPAN is available in drums (400 lb/181 kg) and in bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPOSOL SC - STEPAN. Contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling this material.
  • Rags soaked with any solvent can present a fire hazard and should be stored in UL listed or Factory Mutual- approved covered containers. Improperly stored rags, under certain conditions can lead to spontaneous combustion.
  • Recommended Drum Storage: STEPOSOL SC - STEPAN should be stored in sealed containers at a temperature between 50-122°F (10-50°C). Product temperatures over 130°F (54°C) are not recommended.
  • Recommended Bulk Storage: STEPOSOL SC - STEPAN can be stored in vessels of carbon steel, but 316 or 304 stainless steel is preferred. Tanks should be closed with venting through a gooseneck vent. Pumps, pipes, and transfer lines can be carbon steel, but 316 or 304 stainless is preferred. Rubber hoses are not recommended for extended use. Material should be stored between 50-122°F (10-50°C). Product temperatures over 130°F (54°C) are not recommended.