ECOSURF™ EH-9 (Triton X-100 replacement)

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ECOSURF™ EH-9 is an eco-friendly, specialty surfactant that belongs to a line of nonionic surfactants with low aquatic toxicity. It is designed to meet or exceed environmental requirements while offering formulation flexibility. This surfactant is a 90% aqueous solution of an alcohol ethoxylate that boasts superior wetting, excellent removal of oily soil, rapid dissolution, good rinseability, low odor, no gel range, outstanding formulation, and handling properties. ECOSURF™ EH-9 is readily biodegradable, has an aquatic toxicity of EC50 > 10 mg/L, meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Design for the Environment (DfE) Surfactant Screen criteria, and is listed on CleanGredients®. It finds usage in household cleaners, industrial and institutional cleaners, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, and textile processing.
ECOSURF™ EH-9 has similar surface active properties to Triton X-100, making it a practical substitute for various applications such as protein purification and analysis, cell lysis and nucleic acid extraction. In addition, it is a non-ionic surfactant that does not react with charged molecules such as proteins or nucleic acids, making it a suitable choice for applications where these molecules must remain intact.
This versatile surfactant offers excellent wetting performance and can be used in various applications, including hard surface cleaning and textile processing. ECOSURF™ EH-9 provides similar or better performance than traditional surfactants such as alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) and primary alcohol ethoxylate (PAE) surfactants. It has also earned the EU Ecolabel, indicating that it meets strict environmental and performance criteria. Its biodegradability makes it a perfect choice for formulators who aim to create sustainable and eco-friendly products.

FAQs

What is ECOSURF™ EH-9?

ECOSURF™ EH-9 is a biodegradable, nonionic surfactant used for its wetting properties in various applications.

What applications is ECOSURF™ EH-9 suitable for?

ECOSURF™ EH-9 is used in various applications, including household cleaners, industrial and institutional cleaners, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, and textile processing.

How does ECOSURF™ EH-9 compare to other surfactants like Triton X-100?

Compared to Triton X-100, ECOSURF™ EH-9 offers advantages such as biodegradability, lower aquaticity, no gel formation, low odor, and faster dynamic surface tension.

What is the aquatic toxicity of ECOSURF™ EH-9?

ECOSURF™ EH-9 has an aquatic toxicity of EC50 > 10 mg/L, meeting the criteria for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Design for the Environment (DfE) Surfactant Screen and is listed on CleanGredients®.

Has ECOSURF™ EH-9 earned any certifications?

ECOSURF™ EH-9 has earned the EU Ecolabel, which means it meets strict environmental and performance criteria.

What is the CAS Number of ECOSURF™ EH-9?

64366-70-7

What are ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants?

ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants are a line of biodegradable, nonionic surfactants with low aquatic toxicity that are designed to provide formulation flexibility.

What are the benefits of ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants?

ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants have a low aquatic toxicity, are readily biodegradable, and are designed to meet or exceed environmental requirements. They also offer formulation flexibility and can be used for a wide range of applications.

Are ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants biodegradable?

Yes, ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants are readily biodegradable (> 60 percent biodegradation within 28 days per OECD 301F).

Are ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants approved for use by the U.S. EPA?

Yes, ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants meet US EPA Design for the Environment Surfactant Screen Criteria and are approved for use as inert ingredients under 40 C.F.R. § 180.910, 920, 930, 940 (2014).

Are ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants listed on CleanGredients®?

Yes, ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants are listed on CleanGredients®.

What is the cloud point of ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants?

The cloud point of ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants ranges from 7.9 to 86°C for various products in the line.

Are ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants compatible with different formulations?

Yes, ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants are formulated to provide flexibility and are compatible with a wide range of formulations.

What is the critical micelle concentration of ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants?

The critical micelle concentration of ECOSURF™ EH specialty surfactants ranges from 480 to 4018 ppm at 25°C for various products in the line.

Literature

[1] https://www.dow.com/documents/en-us/mark-prod-info/119/119-02244-01-ecosurf-eh-specialty-surfactants.pdf