Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is a liquid anionic surfactant concentrate based on the calcium salt of an alkylbenzene sulfonic acid in a mixed 2-ethylhexanol and propylene glycol carrier system.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH functions primarily as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, wetting aid, interfacial stabilizer, formulation compatibilizer, and emulsifier-package component.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is principally used in agrochemical emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions in water, suspo-emulsions, microemulsions, oil dispersions, pesticide adjuvants, and specialty industrial emulsions.
CAS Number: Not assigned as a single CAS number; proprietary formulated mixture
EC Number: Not assigned as a single EC number; proprietary formulated mixture
Molecular Formula: Not applicable to a formulated mixture
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to a proprietary formulated mixture
Synonyms and Trade Descriptors: Agnique ABS 58 C-EH, Agnique® ABS 58 C-EH, BASF Agnique ABS 58 C-EH, Agnique ABS 58 CEH, Agnique ABS-58 C-EH, ABS 58 C-EH, Calcium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Solution, Calcium Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate Solution, Calcium Alkylbenzenesulfonate Concentrate, Calcium Alkylaryl Sulfonate Solution, Calcium Alkylaryl Sulphonate Concentrate, Calcium Sulfonate Agrochemical Emulsifier, Anionic Agrochemical Emulsifier, Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Emulsifier, Calcium ABS Emulsifier, Calcium LAS-Type Emulsifier, Liquid Anionic Emulsifier Concentrate, 58% Calcium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Concentrate, Calcium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate in 2-Ethylhexanol, Calcium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate in Propylene Glycol, Calcium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate in Mixed Alcohol Carrier, 2-Ethylhexanol-Based Calcium Sulfonate, Propylene-Glycol-Modified Calcium Sulfonate, Pesticide Emulsifiable-Concentrate Emulsifier, Agrochemical EC Emulsifier, Agrochemical EW Co-Emulsifier, Agrochemical SE Emulsifier, Oil-Phase Anionic Surfactant, Agricultural Formulation Surfactant, Crop-Protection Emulsifier, Pesticide Formulation Aid, In-Can Agrochemical Emulsifier, Solvent-Compatible Anionic Surfactant, Hydrophobic-Phase Emulsifier, Emulsifier-Package Anionic Component, BASF Product 30699093
APPLICATIONS
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as an anionic emulsifier in agrochemical formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce interfacial tension between organic and aqueous phases.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support formation of finely divided oil-in-water emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve emulsion stability after dilution with spray water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in emulsifiable-concentrate pesticide formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify solvent-dissolved active ingredients after water dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to promote rapid spontaneous emulsion formation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce oil separation during spray-tank preparation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in herbicide emulsifiable concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify hydrophobic herbicidal active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in herbicide formulations based on aromatic, ester, or vegetable-derived solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after evaluating crop safety, emulsion stability, and biological efficacy.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in insecticide emulsifiable concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support dilution of oil-soluble insecticidal active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to maintain uniform active-ingredient distribution in spray water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after testing with the selected active ingredient and solvent system.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in fungicide emulsifiable concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing hydrophobic fungicidal compounds.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce creaming and oil-droplet coalescence.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support consistent field dilution and application.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in acaricide formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify compatible acaricidal active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve distribution of the formulated product in spray water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after biological and formulation-performance evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in plant-growth-regulator formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify oil-soluble growth-regulating ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support uniform dilution before foliar application.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after crop-specific efficacy and selectivity testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in defoliant and desiccant formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support dispersion of hydrophobic active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve preparation of homogeneous spray mixtures.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after evaluation of droplet behavior and crop response.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in emulsions in water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to stabilize dispersed oil droplets in a continuous aqueous phase.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as an anionic component of mixed emulsifier systems.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve storage stability of optimized EW formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in concentrated oil-in-water emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce separation during temperature cycling.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve redispersion after moderate creaming.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after accelerated and real-time storage testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in suspo-emulsion formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to stabilize the emulsified liquid phase of SE products.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with polymeric dispersants selected for the suspended solid phase.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve compatibility between emulsion and suspension components.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in suspo-emulsions containing multiple active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used where one active ingredient is dissolved in oil and another is suspended.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to maintain controlled oil-droplet size.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after rheology, particle-size, and emulsion-stability testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in microemulsion development.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as an anionic component in mixed surfactant systems.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to broaden the composition range of compatible microemulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after phase-diagram and dilution-stability evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in transparent or translucent pesticide concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce interfacial free energy between formulation phases.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with nonionic surfactants and suitable cosolvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after low- and high-temperature clarity testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in oil-dispersion formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support emulsification of the oil carrier after dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with dispersants that stabilize solid particles in the oil phase.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after sedimentation and dilution testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in vegetable-oil-based pesticide formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify triglyceride or methyl-ester carrier phases.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support replacement of selected conventional hydrocarbon solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after evaluating viscosity, solvency, and cold-temperature stability.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in methylated-seed-oil formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support emulsification of fatty-acid methyl esters.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulated agricultural oil adjuvants.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after emulsion and spray-application testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in crop-oil-concentrate formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as part of the surfactant package that emulsifies the oil carrier.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support stable dispersion of the concentrate in water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used according to crop, pesticide-label, and regional requirements.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in mineral-oil agricultural formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify compatible paraffinic and naphthenic oils.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in dormant-oil and horticultural-oil formulation research.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after crop-safety and deposit-quality testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in botanical-oil pesticide formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify compatible essential oils and plant-derived extracts.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve dilution of hydrophobic biological actives.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after chemical-stability and biological-efficacy testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in emulsifier concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as the anionic component of preblended emulsifier systems.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with nonionic surfactants to obtain a balanced emulsifier package.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to simplify addition during pesticide manufacture.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with ethoxylated castor-oil surfactants.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with alcohol ethoxylates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with sorbitan esters and ethoxylated sorbitan esters.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after selecting the required hydrophilic-lipophilic balance.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with block-copolymer emulsifiers.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with alkoxylated triglyceride surfactants.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with alkyl polyglucosides where formulation compatibility permits.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to provide anionic and nonionic emulsifier synergy.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as a co-emulsifier.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve the robustness of primary nonionic emulsifier systems.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve tolerance to variations in formulation composition.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve dilution stability across different water qualities.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve emulsion performance in hard water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after testing with calcium- and magnesium-containing dilution water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce formation of unstable coarse emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after CIPAC-type emulsion testing where applicable.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve emulsion performance in soft water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support consistent behavior across regional water sources.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce sensitivity to changes in dilution-water mineral content.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after testing at the intended concentrate-to-water ratio.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve spontaneous emulsification.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to shorten the time required for concentrate dispersion.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce the amount of agitation required during spray-tank preparation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to promote formation of a uniform milky emulsion where appropriate.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce emulsion creaming.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce oil-droplet coalescence.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce free-oil formation after dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve emulsion persistence during application.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to control oil-droplet size.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support formation of small droplets during dilution and mixing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve uniform distribution of the active ingredient.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after microscopic or particle-size analysis of the emulsion.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve formulation compatibility.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to connect hydrophobic solvents with water-compatible surfactants.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce separation between chemically different formulation components.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after complete ingredient-interaction testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing oxygenated solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after determining compatibility with the exact solvent grade.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing ester solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing fatty-acid methyl esters.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing vegetable oils.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after evaluating solvency, clouding, and low-temperature behavior.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing 2-ethylhexanol-compatible ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used where its alcohol carrier contributes to active-ingredient solvency.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used where propylene glycol improves polarity and formulation compatibility.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after accounting for both carriers in the complete solvent balance.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in pesticide formulations manufactured by batch blending.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used during the emulsifier-addition stage.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after active ingredients have been dissolved in the selected solvent.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used under controlled agitation until a homogeneous concentrate is obtained.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in emulsifier-package screening.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used during bench-scale pesticide-formulation development.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in high-throughput emulsion-stability testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to compare anionic-to-nonionic surfactant ratios.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in phase-behavior studies.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to identify stable concentrate-composition ranges.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to evaluate clouding, separation, and crystallization.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used during optimization of solvent and surfactant packages.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in accelerated storage testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations exposed to elevated-temperature storage.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations evaluated after low-temperature cycling.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after confirming that the concentrate remains homogeneous.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in freeze-thaw formulation studies.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to evaluate recovery after temporary low-temperature exposure.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations requiring redispersion after temperature cycling.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after verifying that no irreversible precipitation occurs.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations tested for long-term shelf stability.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after monitoring color, viscosity, phase separation, and active-ingredient assay.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after evaluating package compatibility.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used only when the complete formulation meets its shelf-life target.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in pesticide formulations packaged in fluorinated plastic containers.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in compatible high-density-polyethylene packaging.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in metal packaging with a suitable internal lining.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after packaging-permeation and stress-cracking evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve wetting of hydrophobic surfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce the contact angle of diluted formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve distribution over waxy plant surfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after biological performance and phytotoxicity testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve spray coverage.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to reduce droplet beading on difficult-to-wet leaves.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support more uniform deposition of pesticide actives.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used at concentrations that do not create excessive runoff.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support retention of spray deposits.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve contact between diluted formulation and plant tissue.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in in-can formulations where emulsification and application performance are both important.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after crop-specific selectivity testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in tank-mix adjuvant development.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as an emulsifier for oil-containing adjuvant concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support dilution of adjuvant oils into spray water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used according to applicable adjuvant-registration requirements.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in crop-oil adjuvant concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify oil carriers during tank preparation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used with nonionic surfactants to improve emulsion quality.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after spray-droplet and deposition testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in foliar-nutrient formulations containing oil-soluble components.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in specialty crop-nutrition emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support compatibility between oil carriers and aqueous dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after nutrient and crop-compatibility testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in seed-treatment emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to distribute hydrophobic active ingredients over seed surfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in formulations containing pigments, polymers, oils, and pesticide actives.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after germination, dust-off, and flowability testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in post-harvest agricultural formulations where authorized.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify compatible oils and active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve distribution over treated agricultural surfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used only after food-contact and residue evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in veterinary-pesticide formulation research.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify hydrophobic active ingredients in external-use products.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used only where the complete formulation is specifically authorized.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after animal-safety and residue assessment.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in public-health pesticide formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in emulsifiable concentrates for professional pest control.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to support dilution of insecticidal active ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after regulatory, environmental, and efficacy evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in wood-preservative emulsions where technically and legally suitable.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to emulsify oil-soluble preservative ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to improve distribution through aqueous treatment solutions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after wood-penetration and leaching evaluation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in industrial oil-in-water emulsions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as an anionic emulsifier for compatible organic liquids.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in specialty formulations requiring calcium sulfonate surfactancy.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after industry-specific compatibility and performance testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in solvent-emulsification studies.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to compare emulsification of different hydrocarbon and ester solvents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to determine optimum emulsifier concentration.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used to establish stable anionic and nonionic surfactant combinations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in laboratory formulation research.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used as a representative calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate concentrate.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in interfacial-tension and emulsion-stability studies.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used under controlled laboratory handling conditions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used in commercial formulations only under its full trade designation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used according to its grade-specific active-matter specification.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used after checking the current certificate of analysis.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is used according to current BASF technical and safety documentation.
DESCRIPTION
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is a formulated commercial surfactant product.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is not a single chemically pure substance.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate as its principal surface-active component.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains 2-ethylhexanol and propylene glycol as carrier components.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH has an approximate surfactant concentration of 58%.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH active concentration should be confirmed from the current certificate of analysis.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH remaining composition includes the solvent-carrier system and minor process constituents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH exact composition is supplier and grade specific.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH belongs to the anionic surfactant class.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains negatively charged sulfonate groups.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains calcium as the divalent counterion.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains hydrophobic alkylbenzene groups.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH combines a polar sulfonate head group with a hydrophobic hydrocarbon structure.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH therefore accumulates at oil-water interfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH reduces the energy required to create new interfacial area.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH assists formation and stabilization of emulsified droplets.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is generally supplied as a liquid.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is expected to range from yellowish to brownish depending on batch and storage.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may have a characteristic alcohol and surfactant odor.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH appearance must be confirmed from the current grade specification.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains 2-ethylhexanol as a relatively hydrophobic liquid carrier.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH 2-ethylhexanol contributes solvency for the calcium sulfonate.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH 2-ethylhexanol can also influence concentrate fluidity and organic-phase compatibility.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH solvent contribution must be included when calculating the complete formulation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains propylene glycol as a polar carrier component.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH propylene glycol improves compatibility with more polar formulation ingredients.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH propylene glycol can influence viscosity and low-temperature behavior.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH carrier balance helps maintain the concentrated surfactant in liquid form.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is readily incorporated into many organic pesticide concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH dispersibility in water occurs through emulsion formation rather than simple complete molecular dissolution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may produce cloudy or milky dispersions after water dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH dilution behavior depends on concentration and the other emulsifiers present.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH commonly performs best as part of a mixed emulsifier system.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH can be combined with nonionic surfactants.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH anionic-to-nonionic ratio affects droplet size and emulsion stability.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH optimum ratio must be determined for each active ingredient and solvent.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH calcium counterions can provide different oil-phase compatibility from sodium alkylbenzene sulfonates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is generally more compatible with organic phases than many highly water-soluble sodium sulfonates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is therefore useful in emulsifiable concentrates.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is not directly interchangeable with sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate products.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH performance depends on solvent polarity.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH performance depends on active-ingredient concentration.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH performance depends on dilution ratio and water quality.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH performance also depends on temperature and emulsifier-package composition.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may improve spontaneous emulsification after concentrate addition to water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may reduce formation of coarse oil droplets.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may reduce creaming and free-oil separation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH does not guarantee stable emulsification without complete formulation testing.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH can generate foam during mixing or dilution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH foaming depends on concentration, agitation, and nonionic surfactant selection.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may require a compatible defoamer in certain formulations.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH foam control should not compromise emulsion stability.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH viscosity is temperature dependent.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may become more viscous during cool storage.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be homogenized before use if permitted by the supplier.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should not be heated above the supplier’s recommended temperature.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may separate or become nonuniform after severe cold exposure.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH cold-storage recovery should be evaluated before use.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be restored through controlled warming and mixing only when authorized.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should not be used if irreversible separation or degradation is observed.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH has no single molecular formula.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH has no single molecular weight.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH has no single boiling point or melting point.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH physical properties must be reported as mixture specifications.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may contain calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate or a related calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate distribution.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should not be assigned a specific alkyl-chain molecular formula without supplier confirmation.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH component identifiers may vary with regional registration.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH regulatory identity should be taken from the regional SDS.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may cause substantial eye irritation or serious eye injury because of its concentrated surfactant content.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may irritate skin after prolonged or repeated contact.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH mist or aerosol may irritate the respiratory tract.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH exact hazard classification must be confirmed from the current regional SDS.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH contains combustible organic carrier material.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH may burn when exposed to sufficient heat and an ignition source.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH flash point is mixture and grade specific.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be kept away from flames, sparks, and hot surfaces.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH can be harmful to aquatic organisms because concentrated surfactants may disrupt biological membranes.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH must not be released directly into surface water or drains.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH wastewater must be managed according to local requirements.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH spills should be contained before they spread into soil or water.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH is generally stable under recommended storage conditions.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be protected from strong oxidizing agents.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be protected from excessive heat and contamination.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should remain in tightly sealed compatible packaging.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be selected through formulation screening.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be tested with the intended pesticide active and solvent.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be tested with representative dilution-water qualities.
Agnique ABS 58 C-EH should be qualified through storage, dilution, efficacy, and packaging studies.
PROPERTIES
Trade Name: Agnique® ABS 58 C-EH
Manufacturer and Trademark Owner: BASF
BASF Product Number: 30699093
Material Type: Formulated anionic surfactant concentrate
Principal Active Component: Calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate
Approximate Active Concentration: Approximately 58%
Carrier System: 2-Ethylhexanol and propylene glycol
Surfactant Class: Anionic
Counterion: Calcium
Primary Function: Emulsifier and co-emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Wetting aid, interfacial stabilizer, compatibilizer, and emulsifier-package component
Primary Industry: Agrochemical formulations
Primary Formulation Uses: Emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions in water, suspo-emulsions, microemulsions, oil dispersions, and oil-based adjuvants
CAS Number: Not assigned as a single CAS number
EC Number: Not assigned as a single EC number
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: Not applicable
Physical Form: Liquid
Typical Appearance: Yellowish to brownish liquid; confirm from current specification
Odor: Characteristic surfactant and alcohol odor
Active Matter: Approximately 58%; confirm from certificate of analysis
Water Content: Grade dependent
Density: Refer to the current BASF technical data sheet
Viscosity: Refer to the current BASF technical data sheet
pH: Test-method and dilution dependent
Water Solubility: Dispersible or emulsifiable; not necessarily a true clear solution
Organic-Phase Compatibility: Compatible with many agrochemical solvents and oils, subject to testing
Flash Point: Refer to the current regional safety data sheet
Boiling Range: Not assigned to the formulated mixture
Freezing or Pour Point: Refer to the current technical data sheet
Cloud Point: Formulation and test-method dependent
Emulsification Performance: Active-ingredient, solvent, nonionic-emulsifier, dilution, and water-quality dependent
Foaming Behavior: Moderate to significant depending on formulation and agitation
Ionic Compatibility: Generally incompatible with strongly cationic surfactants
Oxidizer Compatibility: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
Hazard Classification: Region and product-version dependent; consult the current SDS
Environmental Classification: Region and product-version dependent; prevent environmental release
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry, ventilated storage in tightly closed original packaging
Recommended Storage Temperature: Refer to the current BASF technical data sheet
Shelf Life: Refer to the current BASF technical data sheet
Regulatory Suitability: Product, region, pesticide formulation, active ingredient, crop, and application dependent
FIRST AID
Inhalation:
Move the affected person to fresh air.
Obtain medical advice if mist, vapor, or aerosol causes persistent respiratory symptoms.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact:
Rinse cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses if easy to do and obtain prompt medical attention.
Ingestion:
Rinse the mouth and do not induce vomiting.
Contact a physician or poison center and provide the exact product name.
Note to Physicians:
Treat symptomatically and provide supportive care.
Consult the current regional Agnique ABS 58 C-EH safety data sheet.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and chemical goggles or face protection.
Avoid skin and eye contact and prevent formation of mist or aerosol.
Ventilation:
Provide effective general ventilation and local exhaust at transfer and mixing points.
Use suitable respiratory protection when airborne exposure cannot be adequately controlled.
Storage:
Store in tightly sealed original packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Keep away from heat, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, incompatible chemicals, and contamination.
Spill and Leak Procedures:
Contain the liquid and absorb it with inert non-combustible material.
Prevent entry into drains, soil, and surface water and collect the waste in a labeled container.
Handling Precautions:
Confirm homogeneity before use and follow the supplier’s temperature recommendations.
Follow the current BASF technical data sheet, certificate of analysis, and regional safety data sheet.