T-Det® A 1312 is a non-ionic surfactant that is produced through the reaction of iso-tridecyl alcohol with 12 moles of ethylene oxide. This product can be used in a variety of applications, including textiles, metal degreasing, and household cleaners, due to its ability to penetrate, wet, solubilize, disperse, and emulsify effectively.

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C11-14-iso-, C13-rich, ethoxylated

CAS Number: 78330-21-9

Functions: Rewetting Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylates

Labeling Claims: Conflict Minerals-free, GenX-free, Heavy Metal-free, Irradiation-free, Listed in California Prop 65, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Directive 2002/95/EC, EPA Registered

Applicable Processes: Dust Settling, Pickling

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Detergency - an excellent detergent for textile fabrics and nonporous hard surfaces. Its exceptional wetting, dispersing, emulsifying and solubilizing properties enable it to be used alone or in combination with the usual builders. This product may typically be found in hard surface cleaners and laundry detergent formulations.
  • Dispersing - very useful in dispersing and suspending a variety of solids such carbon black, clay, color pigments and soil.
  • Wetting agent - a superior wetting and rewetting agent for general applications like dust settling, corrosion inhibitors, metal cleaning and pickling.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Compatible with
Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Salts, Acidic media, Alkaline media
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity98.5%-
Cloud Point (at 1% Aqueous)approx. 195°F-
Pour Point70.0°F-
Hydroxyl Number78.0mg KOH/g-
Ethylene Oxide Content12moles
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vapor Pressure0.0356hPa-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.99--
Volatility Percent10%-
pH (at 5% in DI Wat er)5 - 8--
OdorMild--
Flash Pointmin. 100°CPensky Martens Closed Cup
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidizing--
ColorOff white--
AppearanceSemi solid at 20°c--
Physical StateSolid--
Soluble inWater--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling Information

It should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents, since the mixture of these compounds with organic compounds could potentially be explosive.