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LUTENSOL FA 12 K

Lutensol FA 12 K is used Metal surface cleaners, Textile auxiliary and pretreatment chemicals.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used as a spreading-wetting agent in agricultural chemicals.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used emulsion-based process chemicals, Detergent and multipurpose cleaner formulations.


CAS Number: 61791-14-8
EC (EINECS) Number: 500-152-2
INCI / Structural Description: Coco amine + approx. 12 EO (ethoxylate) chains attached to a fatty amine backbone
Chemical Type: Ethoxylated fatty amine — Non-ionic surfactant
Molecular Formula: Not a single defined molecular formula
(Lutensol FA 12 K is a UVCB substance: ethoxylated coco alkyl amines with variable chain lengths and degrees of ethoxylation.)
Molecular Weight: Not a fixed value
(Average molecular weight varies depending on alkyl chain distribution and ~12 ethylene oxide units; therefore only average or estimated values are used in practice, not a single exact molecular weight.)


SYNONYMS:
Coco amine 12EO, Coco amine ethoxylated, Ethoxylated coco alkyl amines, PEG-n cocamine, Polyoxyethylene cocoamine, Primary coco amine ethoxylated, Ethomeen C 12, Mazeen C 2, Genamin C 020, K 215, Noramox C 11, Variquat K 215LC, Surfonic C 2, Crodamet C 20, Chemeen C 12G, Blaunon L 220, PPEM 239, Optamine PC 5, Noramox C 2, Nymeen F 215, Ethox CAM 15, Atmer 169, Berol 307, Berol 397, Blaunon L 210, Blaunon L 220, Chemeen C 10, Chemeen C 12G, Chemeen C 2, Coulter Dispersant IIIA, Crisamine PC 2, Crodamet 02, Crodamet C 20, Crodamet C 5, Esomine C 25, Ethomeen C, Ethomeen C 12, Ethomeen C 15, Ethomeen C 20, Ethomeen C 25, Ethox CAM 15, Ethox CAM 2, Ethoxylated coco alkyl amines, Ethylan TLM, GN 8361, Genamin C, Genamin C 020, Genamin C 050, Genamin C 200, K 215, Kostat P 650/5, Lutensol FA 12K, Lutensol FA 5K, Mazeen C 2, Mazeen C 5, Nissan Nymeen F 215, Noramox C, Noramox C 11, Noramox C 2, Nymeen F 202, Nymeen F 215, Optamine PC 5, PPEM 239, Rhodameen C 5, Rofamin KD 3, Sinopol 412, Surfonic C 2, Variquat 1215, Varonic K 202, Varonic K 205, Varonic K 205LC, Varonic K 209, Varonic K 210, Varonic K 210LC, Varonic K 215, Varonic K 215LC, Witcamine 302, Witcamine 305, Alcohols, C12–C14 Ethoxylated, C12-14 Pareth-12, C12–C14 Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate, Laureth-12 (related designation), Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate EO12, C12–C14 Alcohol Polyethylene Glycol Ether, Polyoxyethylene C12–C14 Fatty Alcohol Ether, Nonionic Surfactant, Alcohol Ethoxylate, Lutensol FA 12 K


Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated cocoamine with 12 ethylene oxide units.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a liquid, highly water-soluble, and provides excellent emulsifying and foaming properties, making it ideal for home care and institutional cleaning applications.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant based on fatty acid ethoxylates, developed by BASF.


Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant based on fatty acid ethoxylates, offering high wetting ability and stable cleaning performance.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a highly effective, nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol FA 12 K is chemically an Amine Ethoxylate derived from natural sources, specifically Coco Amine ethoxylated with approximately 12 EO.


This structure gives Lutensol FA 12 K a moderate to high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value, making it water-soluble and providing strong detergent properties.
Lutensol FA 12 K is supplied as a yellowish/reddish liquid.
Lutensol FA 12 K is notable for its excellent foaming and emulsifying power.


Lutensol FA 12 K functions as a versatile emulsifier, dispersant, and wetting agent.
Lutensol FA 12 K is specifically recommended for use in liquid or paste detergent formulations for industrial and institutional cleaning, including acid cleaners, where skin mildness and powerful cleaning action are required.


Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant and belongs to the fatty alcohol alkoxylate family.
Lutensol FA 12 K is produced by the ethoxylation of a natural or synthetic C12–C14 fatty alcohol with approximately twelve moles of ethylene oxide.
Lutensol FA 12 K is designed to provide excellent detergency, wetting, emulsifying, solubilizing, and dispersing performance in a wide variety of industrial formulations.


Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated cocoamine with 12 ethylene oxide units.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a liquid, highly water-soluble surfactant that provides excellent emulsifying and foaming properties, making it ideal for home care and institutional cleaning applications.


Lutensol FA 12 K is a non-ionic emulsifier and wetting agent.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used as a foaming detergent and emulsifier.
Lutensol FA 12 K is for use in liquid or paste detergents where the absence of harmful effects on the skin is essential.
Lutensol FA 12 K is water-soluble.


Lutensol FA 12 K has properties that are beneficial for agrochemicals, improving wetting and maintaining low foaming.
Lutensol FA 12 K's physical form is a liquid.
Lutensol FA 12 K, also known as Lutensol TO 12 K or Lutensol XP 12 K, is a chemical raw material that can be used in various applications.


Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant consisting of a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units.
Physical properties such as density and flash point are not specifically specified for Lutensol FA 12 K.
However, Lutensol FA 12 K is recommended to consult the manufacturer's safety data sheets for detailed information on the physical properties and safety aspects of the substance.


Lutensol FA 12 K has several registration numbers, including CAS number 68439-50-9 and EC number 270-192-0.
Further information on Lutensol FA 12 K can be provided upon request.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated cocoamine with 12 ethylene oxide units.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a liquid, highly water-soluble, and provides excellent emulsifying and foaming properties, making it ideal for home care and institutional cleaning applications.


USES and APPLICATIONS of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Lutensol FA 12 K is primarily used in industry, particularly in the production of cleaning agents, detergents, and other household products.
Lutensol FA 12 K can be used as an emulsifier, dispersant, and wetting agent to improve the stability of formulations and facilitate the distribution of ingredients.
Furthermore, Lutensol FA 12 K can also be used as an auxiliary agent in the textile industry to optimize dyeing and printing processes.


Areas of Application of Lutensol FA 12 K: Industrial and institutional cleaning products.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used Metal surface cleaners, Textile auxiliary and pretreatment chemicals.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used as a spreading-wetting agent in agricultural chemicals.
Lutensol FA 12 K is used emulsion-based process chemicals, Detergent and multipurpose cleaner formulations.


Lutensol FA 12 K is widely used as a multifunctional nonionic surfactant in industrial and institutional formulations where excellent emulsification, detergency, wetting, and solubilization are required.
Lutensol FA 12 K is extensively incorporated into household and industrial cleaning products to enhance the removal of oils, greases, waxes, and particulate contaminants from hard surfaces and equipment.
In textile processing, Lutensol FA 12 K improves fiber wetting, scouring, washing, and preparation prior to dyeing and finishing operations.


Lutensol FA 12 K is also employed in agricultural formulations to improve the dispersion, spreading, and stability of crop protection products while promoting better surface coverage.
In coatings, inks, adhesives, emulsion polymerization systems, paper chemicals, leather processing, and metal treatment formulations, Lutensol FA 12 K contributes to improved pigment wetting, emulsion stability, and overall formulation performance.


Its broad compatibility with numerous formulation ingredients makes Lutensol FA 12 K suitable for a wide variety of specialty chemical applications.
Thanks to its high wetting power and stable cleaning performance, Lutensol FA 12 K is particularly used in industrial cleaning and process applications.
Lutensol FA 12 K has a wide range of applications, from industrial cleaning to agricultural applications.


Due to its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties, Lutensol FA 12 K exhibits outstanding compatibility with many formulation components and performs effectively in aqueous systems over a broad temperature and pH range.
Lutensol FA 12 K is widely used in household and industrial cleaning products, textile auxiliaries, metal treatment chemicals, agricultural formulations, emulsion polymerization, coatings, paper chemicals, and numerous specialty chemical applications requiring efficient surface-active performance.


WHAT IS LUTENSOL FA 12 K USED FOR?
Lutensol FA 12 K provides effective wetting by reducing surface tension.
Lutensol FA 12 K helps remove oil and dirt from surfaces.
Lutensol FA 12 K supports the stability of emulsions.
Lutensol FA 12 K reduces the re-adherence of dirt to the surface.
Lutensol FA 12 K improves performance in wet and semi-wet cleaning systems.


ADVANTAGES of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
High wetting and cleaning power.
Thanks to its nonionic structure, Lutensol FA 12 K stays stable over a wide pH range.
Compatible with hard water
Low and controlled foam profile.
Easy formulation compatibility with other surfactants.


COMPATIBILITY of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactants.
Lutensol FA 12 K is suitable for use in alkaline and neutral systems.
Lutensol FA 12 K can function as part of emulsifier and spreader systems.


STORAGE AND STABILITY of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Lutensol FA 12 K should be stored in a cool and dry place.
Lutensol FA 12 K must be protected against freezing and excessive heat.
Lutensol FA 12 K retains its physical stability when stored under appropriate conditions.


CHEMICAL STRUCTURE of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Fatty acid ethoxylate based
Nonionic surfactant
Medium to high ethoxylation level
Hydrophilic-lipophilic balanced structure.
Lutensol FA 12 K does not contain an ionic charge.


SUITABILITY of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Lutensol FA 12 K is suitable for EU eco-labeling.
Lutensol FA 12 K is biologically based surfactants.
Lutensol FA 12 K is a non-ionic surfactant used in industrial cleaning, the automotive sector, kitchen sanitation, and beverage processing.


BENEFITS of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Lutensol FA 12 K provides excellent cleaning efficiency through its outstanding emulsifying, dispersing, and detergency properties, allowing efficient removal of hydrophobic contaminants from a variety of surfaces.
Lutensol FA 12 K's balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic structure promotes rapid wetting and effective solubilization of oils and organic materials, resulting in improved formulation performance and process efficiency.

Lutensol FA 12 K contributes to stable emulsions, uniform dispersions, and enhanced compatibility with other surfactants and additives.
Good hard water tolerance and broad pH stability enable reliable performance under diverse operating conditions.
In addition, Lutensol FA 12 K's readily biodegradable nature supports the development of environmentally responsible formulations while maintaining high industrial performance.


CHARACTERISTICS of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Lutensol FA 12 K is characterized by its high degree of ethoxylation, which provides excellent water solubility and a strong affinity for aqueous systems.
Lutensol FA 12 K effectively reduces surface tension, promotes rapid wetting of substrates, and stabilizes emulsions and dispersions in complex formulations.
Lutensol FA 12 K exhibits reliable performance across a broad temperature range and maintains good chemical stability during storage and processing.
Its excellent compatibility with other surfactants and formulation ingredients allows Lutensol FA 12 K to be incorporated into numerous industrial products without adversely affecting formulation stability.
The combination of efficient detergency, emulsification, wetting, and solubilization makes Lutensol FA 12 K a versatile ingredient for demanding industrial applications.


PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
Product Name: Lutensol® FA 12 K
Chemical Type: Ethoxylated fatty amine — Non-ionic surfactant
CAS Number: 61791-14-8
EC / EINECS Number: 500-152-2
PubChem Status: Not assigned as a pure defined single chemical on PubChem, but the substance belongs to a class of ethoxylated coco amines (amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated)
Chemical Nature: Lutensol FA 12 K is composed of coconut oil-derived amines ethoxylated with approximately 12 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule. 
This gives the molecule both hydrophobic (alkyl) and hydrophilic (polyethylene oxide) regions, making it an effective surfactant.
INCI / Structural Description: Coco amine + approx. 12 EO (ethoxylate) chains attached to a fatty amine backbone

Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble or dispersible in water
pH: Mildly alkaline to neutral
Density: ~0.98–1.02 g/cm³
Viscosity: ~190–250 mPa·s at 20 °C
Flash Point: Above ~90–135 °C
Vapor Pressure: Very low
Boiling Point: Not defined (complex mixture)

Miscibility: Miscible with water and polar organic solvents
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Pale yellow to yellow
Odor: Mild, characteristic amine / surfactant odor
Molecular Weight: Not fixed (average depends on EO degree)
Density (20 °C): Approximately 0.98–1.02 g/cm³
Viscosity (20 °C): Typically 150–300 mPa·s

Melting / Pour Point: < 10 °C
Vapor Pressure (20 °C): Very low
Flash Point: Typically > 100 °C
Volatility: Low
Surface Tension (aqueous solution): Significantly reduced compared to pure water
Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Foaming Behavior: Low to moderate foam

Chemical Type: Ethoxylated fatty amine
Surfactant Class: Non-ionic
Chemical Nature: Amphiphilic
Average Degree of Ethoxylation: ~12 EO units
Alkyl Chain Origin: Coconut fatty amines (C₁₂–C₁₈ range)
pH (1–10% aqueous solution): 7–9
Water Solubility: Soluble / readily dispersible
Solubility in Organic Solvents: Soluble in alcohols and polar solvents

Hydrophilic–Lipophilic Balance (HLB): High
Ionization Behavior: Non-ionic
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions
Reactivity: Not strongly reactive
Oxidation Sensitivity: Low
Hydrolysis: Not prone to hydrolysis
Electrolyte Tolerance: Good
Biodegradability: Generally biodegradable under aerobic conditions

CAS Number: 61791-14-8
EC (EINECS) Number: 500-152-2
Substance Type: UVCB
INCI / Structural Description: Coco amine + approx. 12 EO chains attached to a fatty amine backbone
Chemical Type: Ethoxylated fatty amine — Non-ionic surfactant
Molecular Formula: Not a single defined molecular formula
Molecular Weight: Not a fixed value

Appearance: Colorless – light yellow liquid
Scent: Mild, characteristic.
Physical form: Fluid
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Cloud point: Mid-to-high temperature range
CAS Number: 68439-50-9
EC Number: 500-213-3
Chemical Name: Alcohols, C12–C14, ethoxylated
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB substance)
Molecular Weight: Variable depending on alkyl chain distribution and ethoxylation degree

Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid or soft paste (depending on storage temperature)
Physical State: Liquid or semi-liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild characteristic odor
Chemical Type: Nonionic surfactant
Chemical Family: Fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Ionic Character: Nonionic
Active Matter: Approximately 100%
Alkyl Chain: C12–C14 fatty alcohol

Degree of Ethoxylation: Approximately 12 EO
CAS Number: 68439-50-9
EC Number: 500-213-3
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB)
Molecular Weight: Variable
pH (1% aqueous solution): Approximately 6–8
Density (20°C): Approximately 1.03–1.06 g/cm³
Viscosity (20°C): Moderate to high, depending on temperature
Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution): Approximately 75–90°C
Pour Point: Product dependent

Flash Point: Above 100°C
Boiling Point: Not precisely defined (mixture)
Vapor Pressure: Very low at ambient temperature
Water Solubility: Completely soluble or readily dispersible in water
Surface Activity: High
Wetting Ability: Excellent
Emulsifying Ability: Excellent
Solubilizing Ability: Excellent
Detergency: Excellent

Dispersing Ability: Very good
Foaming Characteristics: Moderate
Hard Water Stability: Good
Electrolyte Stability: Good
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable under appropriate environmental conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Thermal Stability: Good
Hydrolytic Stability: Good under normal processing conditions
Compatibility: Compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and other nonionic surfactants


FIRST AID MEASURES of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available


ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.


FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.


EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.


HANDLING and STORAGE of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.


STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LUTENSOL FA 12 K:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available


 

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