Good performance for cleaning and foam control. Suitable for high-temperature cleaning (greater than 60°C). The cloud point is 30°C, so it has very low foaming above that temperature, which is ideal for carpet extraction operating temperatures (typically 35 to 50°C). Listed on the EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List, it is a low-foaming fatty alcohol EO/PO derivative.

Chemical Name: Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated propoxylated

CAS Number: 68439-51-0

Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylates, Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Confirms to ECO-Label

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, EU Ecolabel, ISO 9001, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice

Applicable Processes: Metal Manufacturing, Paper Manufacturing, Textiles Manufacturing

Synonyms: C12-14 ethoxylated propoxylated alcohols, Ethoxylated propoxylated C12-14 alcohols

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features
Industrial Additives Features
Key Attributes
  • Good performance for cleaning and foam control.
  • It's suitable for high temperature cleaning (greater than 60°C) (Food and beverage processing, institutional cleaning & sanitation, food service and kitchen and hygiene).

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Note
     
  • * Cloud point EN 1890: 
       
    • Method A: 1 g of surfactant + 100 g of ditilled water
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    • Method D: 5 g of surfactant + 45 g of butyldiglycol solution (c = 250 g/l)
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    • Method E: 5 g of surfactant + 25 g of butyldiglycol solution (c = 250 g/l)
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  • ** The pH value of Dehypon® LS 54 can decrease during storage, but this does not have any effect on its performance.
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  • *** Applying Harkins-Jordan correction.
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Solubility Data

Solubility of Dehypon® LS 54 (10% at 23°C) 

Distilled water clear solution
Potable water (2.7 mmol Ca?+-Ions/I) clear solution
Caustic soda (5%)

insoluble (phase separation)

Hydrochloric acid (5%) clear solution
Salt solution (5%)

insoluble (phase separation)

Solvent naphtha clear solution
Ethanol, Isopropanol clear solution
Aromatic hydrocarbons clear solution

 

Viscocity 

The relationship between viscosity and temperature is always an important point to consider when Dehypon® [S 54 is stored or shipped. This is shown in the following table (Brookfield LVT):
 

Temperature (°C)

Viscosity (mPa-s)

0 approx. 210
10 approx. 110
20 approx. 70
23 approx. 60
30 approx. 45
40 approx. 30
50 approx. 20
60 <20

 

We would recommend the preparation of 10 - 25% stock solutions of Dehypon® LS 54 if it is to be used in the form of very dilute solutions, or if it is to be added to other solutions. This makes it very much easier to dilute it later on. Dehypon® LS 54 is not likely to form fairly stiff gels at certain concentrations when water is added. 

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Conditions

We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Dehypon® LS 54 for the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance with current practices. According to the experience that we have gained over many years and other information at our disposal, Dehypon® LS 54 does not exert harmful effects on health, provided it is used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheets are observed.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 190KG Steel drums
  • 900KG Composite IBC
  • Bulk

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition
  1. Dehypon® LS 54 should be stored indoors in a dry place. Storage rooms must not be overheated.
  2. Dehypon® LS 54 is hygroscopic due to its good solubility in water, with the result that it may absorb moisture very quickly. Drums must be resealed each time they are opened.
  3. Dehypon® LS 54 is a clear to cloudy liquid and tends to form sediment.
  4. Liquid that has solidified or that shows signs of sedimentation should be heated to 30 - 50°C and homogenized before it is processed. Please mix sufficiently prior to use.
  5. Drums that have solidified or that have begun to precipitate should be reconstituted by gentle heating, preferably in a heating cabinet. The temperature must not be allowed to exceed 50°C. Please mix sufficiently prior to use. This also applies if drums are heated by external electrical elements. Internal electrical elements should not be used because of the localized anomalies in temperature that they cause.
  6. Dehypon® LS 54 must be blanketed with nitrogen if it is stored in heated tanks (at 30 - 40°C) to prevent it from coming into contact with air. Constant, gentle stirring helps to prevent it being discolored as a result of prolonged contact with electrical elements or external heating coils.
  7. Please refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet for detailed information on pro- duct safety.

 

Materials
The following materials can be used for tanks and drums:
a) Stainless steel 1.4541 - AISI 321 stainless steel (X6 CrNiTi 1810)
b) Stainless steel 1.4571 - AISI 316 Ti stainless steel (X6 CrNiMoTi 17122)

 

Shelf Life

Provided it is stored properly and drums are kept tightly sealed, Dehypon® LS 54 has a shelf life of at least two years in its original packaging.