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.

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: 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
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
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%-
pH (at 1% Aqueous)7--
Set Pointmax. -8°C-
Viscosity (at 23°C)60.0cPs-
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

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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.