ECOSURF LF-45

ECOSURF LF-45

Chemical Description
Name: Secondary Alcohol Alkoxylate
Surfactant Type: Nonionic

A water soluble biodegradable nonionic, secondary alcohol alkoxylate, low foam surfactant used in a wide variety of applications including hard surface and high performance cleaners, oilfiled, textiles, paper and paint and coatings application. 
ECOSURF LF-45 has excellent wetting, and is stable in caustic systems.

Secondary alcohol alkoxylate. 
ECOSURF LF-45 surfactant acts as a non-ionic, readily biodegradable (>60% within 28 days per OECD 301), APEO free additive with benefits of excellent wetting, excellent foam control, excellent caustic stability and low aquatic toxicity (EC50 > 10mg/L). 
ECOSURF LF-45 exhibits outstanding formulation & handling properties. 
Moreover, ECOSURF LF-45 is soluble in water, chlorinated solvents and most polar organic solvents. 
Possesses chemical stability in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts. 
ECOSURF LF-45 also shows compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants.

Ecosurf LF Surfactants are non-Alkylphenol Ethoxylate (APEO)-based nonionic materials that offer excellent wetting and a low foam profile in a readily biodegradable surfactant. 
They are an easy-to-handle alternative to APEO-based surfactants in applications including paints & coatings, textiles, pulp & paper, inks & adhesives, and other applications.

Uses
-Rinse aids
-Commercial machine dishwashing
-Food and dairy process cleaners
-Metal cleaning applications
-Pulp and paper
-Textile processing
-Pigment dispersions

Benefits
-Excellent detergency and wetting properties
-Caustic and acid stability
-Superior food and protein soil defoaming ability

Typical Physical Properties
Cloud Point: 40-49
HLB: 12-13
CMC/Surface Tension: 28/31.5
Foam Height: 120/10
Pour Point: 6°C
Form: Pale yellow liquid
pH, 1% aq solution: 7.0
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F), cSt: 49.8
Density at 25°C (77°F), g/mL: 1.013
Density at 40°C (104°F), g/mL: 1.002
Flash Pt, Closed Cup, ASTM D93: 193°C 380°F (est)

properties
• Readily biodegradable
• Effective cloud point defoamer

Applications 
• Paints & coatings
• High performance cleaners
• Foam control
• Hard surface cleaners
• Pulp & paper
• Textiles
• Oilfield

Solubility and Compatibility
• Soluble in water
• Soluble in chlorinated solvents and most polar organic solvents
• Chemically stable in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts
• Compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants

Benefits 
• Excellent wetting
• Low foam
• Stable in caustic
• APEO free
• Outstanding formulation & handling

A water soluble biodegradable nonionic, secondary alcohol alkoxylate, low foam surfactant used in a wide variety of applications including hard surface and high performance cleaners, oilfiled, textiles, paper and paint and coatings application. 
ECOSURF LF-45 has excellent wetting, and is stable in caustic systems.

Disposal: Although the ECOSURF™ LF Surfactants are considered readily biodegradable (>60 percent biodegradation within 28 days per OECD 301F) it has been determined that for unused & contaminated product, the preferred options for disposal include sending to a licensed, permitted incinerator or other thermal destruction device. 
This is consistent with Dow’s overall commitment to the Responsible Care Guiding Principles.
This product contains a substance that is subject to a TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and export notification under TSCA 12(b). 
Architectural coating formulation processes that operate under zero-discharge of wastewater should not trigger the SNUR conditions but each user should assess their operations to assure compliance.
The SNUR limits release to water to no greater than 14 ppb as calculated after wastewater treatment. 

Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. 
Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. 
This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.
It is the user's responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. 
Contact your Dow Technical Representative for more information.

Handling Precautions:
Before using this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)/Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details on product hazards, recommended handling precautions and product storage.

Storage
Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.

SYNONYMS:

71PBH2T61R

68131-40-8

alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100

C11-15-Secondary alcohols ethoxylated

Pareth-15-30

Pareth-15-40

Pareth-15-5

Pareth-15-7

Pareth-15-9

Alcohols, C11-15-secondary, ethoxylated

alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)

C11-15 Pareth-20

C11-15 Pareth-3

C11-15 Pareth-30

C11-15 Pareth-40

C11-15 Pareth-5

C11-15 Pareth-7

C11-15 Pareth-9

Pareth-15-20

Pareth-15-3

Tergitol 15-S-15

Tergitol 15-S-20

Tergitol 15-S-3

Tergitol 15-S-5

Tergitol 15-S-9

Tergitol 15-S-12 (nonionic)

Tergitol 15-S-7 (nonionic)

Linear secondary alcohol (C11-C15) ethoxylate

Linear secondary(C11-C15)alcohol, ethoxylate

UNII-71PBH2T61R

20525_Ess_68131-40-8

EC 614-295-4