Berol 609 is a nonionic surfactant specifically formulated as a replacement for nonyl phenol 9. Its versatile applications span across both industrial & institutional (I&I) cleaning and home care sectors. In I&I cleaning, Berol 609 is utilized in acid and alkaline cleaners, as well as industrial cleaners. Its liquid form ensures easy handling and fast dissolution in cold water, while its low pour point and viscosity enhance usability.

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, NSF CleanGredients, Safer Choice

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Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Application Information
  • Berol® 609 is intended to be used as a direct drop-in for NP9 or NP10. 
  • Similar surfactant properties (cloud point equal to NP9).
  • Better handling characteristics (lower pour point and viscosity, dissolves much more quickly in cold water).
  • No need to modify other components of existing formulations to maintain performance.

Properties

Physical Form
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5 - 9--
pH1--
Relative Density (at 25°C)1.01--
Density (at 25°C)1.014g/cm³-
Flash Pointmin. 212°FPensky Martens Closed Cup
Flash Point100°CPensky Martens Closed Cup
ColorColorless--
Solubility in SolventsDispersible in ethanol--
AppearanceLiquid--
Boiling Pointmin. 100°C-
Boiling Pointmin. 212°F-
FlammabilityNot classified as a flammability hazard--
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
OdorSlight--
Soluble inWater--
Oxidising PropertiesThe substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing--
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carboxymethyl Cellulose51.6mg/l-
Wetting Test (at 0.1%, at 25°C)7secondsDraves Wetting Test
Foam Height (at 25°C, 0.1%, immediately)44mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 0.1%, 5min)32mm-
Pour Pointmax. -20°C-
Surface Tension (at 25°C, 0.1% Solution)28.3mN/m-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point125 - 140°F-
Dioxane Contentmax. 10ppm-
Water Content9 - 11%-

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