T-Det® A610 EPO is a biodegradable, linear alcohol alkoxylate surfactant. It is liquid at room temperature and tends not to form surfactant/water gels. This product is an environmentally friendly surfactant with good detergent properties. The lack of gelling characteristics makes it suitable for a wide range of products.

CAS Number: 68987-81-5

Functions: Detergent, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Solubilizer, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylates, Alcohols, Alkoxylates, Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols

Certifications & Compliance: Directive 2002/95/EC

Labeling Claims: Alkylphenol Ethoxylate (APEO)-free, Biodegradable

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • T-Det® A610 EPO is useful as an emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent, solubilizing agent and dispersant.
  • It is principally used in household cleaning formulations and industrial products. It is also an excellent emulsifier and solubilizer of essential oils.
  • Other application areas include textile processing, metal cleaning, and automotive cleaners.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water, Esters, Glycol ethers, Alcohols, Toluene, Xylene, Benzene, Chlorinated solvents
Partially Soluble in
Kerosene
Insoluble in
Mineral oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point A38.0°C-
Cloud Point B62.0°C-
Molecular Weight700.0--
Activity99.5%-
Set Pointmax. -8°C-
Wetting Time (at 0.10%)8seconds-
Wetting Time (at 0.25%)1seconds-
Surface Tension (at 0.1%)28.0mN/m-
Foam Height (at 50°C, 0.2%, 0mins)75mmRoss Miles
Foam Height (at 50°C, 0.2%, 5mins)7mmRoss Miles
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.99--
pH (at 1% in DI Wat er)6 - 8--
AppearanceClear to hazy--
Physical StateLiquid--
OdorMild--
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidizing--
ColorOff-white--
Soluble inWater--

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Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling Information
  • This product is easily handled under ordinary commercial conditions.
  • It will remain clear if stored at 0°C or above.
  • When stored below this temperature, turbidity may develop, but will disappear upon warming to 5°C .
  • The presence of turbidity does not affect the surfactant’s efficacy. Maximum storage temperature is 50°C.
  • Heating equipment will be required if temperatures are expected to fall below 0°C.