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LUTENSOL TO 10

Lutensol TO 10 is excellent compatibility with other surfactants allows formulators to optimize foam characteristics, cleaning efficiency, and formulation stability across a broad range of industrial and professional cleaning products.
Because of its exceptional grease-removal and rapid wetting properties, Lutensol TO 10 is formulated into:Household detergents and heavy-duty hard-surface cleaners.
Lutensol TO 10 is used industrial and institutional cleaning systems.
Lutensol TO 10 is used textile auxiliaries and formulations requiring oil/particulate dispersal.

SYNONYMS:
Lutensol® TO 10, C13 Oxo Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), C13 Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Oxo Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Isotridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Isotridecanol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Isotrideceth-10, Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Tridecanol Ethoxylate (10 EO), C13-15 Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Alcohols, C13, Ethoxylated, Alcohols, Oxo, Ethoxylated, Polyoxyethylene (10) Tridecyl Ether, Polyethylene Glycol Tridecyl Ether, Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 EO), Nonionic Alcohol Ethoxylate, Ethoxylated C13 Oxo Alcohol

Lutensol TO 10 is a nonionic surfactant, based on a saturated iso-C13-alcohol ethoxylated with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide.
Lutensol TO 10 is typically a soft, slightly yellowish paste at room temperature.
This versatile surfactant, Lutensol TO 10, is widely used in detergents and cleaners, as well as in other chemical industries due to its excellent surface activity.

Lutensol TO 10 offers good wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties, making it suitable for various cleaning and industrial applications, including acid and alkaline cleaners.
Lutensol TO 10 is a highly effective, nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol TO 10 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol TO 10 is based on a saturated iso-C13-alcohol.
Lutensol TO 10 is manufactured by causing the iso-C13 oxo alcohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.

The ethoxylation tempature is kept as low as possible.
This, combined with the high purity of the feedstocks, ensures that high-performance products with low toxicity are obtained.
The numeric code in Lutensol TO 10 name indicates the degree of ethoxylation.

Lutensol TO 10 is a soft, slightly yellowish paste.
Lutensol TO 10 is a non-ionic surfactant.
Lutensol TO 10 is C-13 oxo alcohol alkoxylates used as an industrial formulator.

Lutensol TO 10 is a nonionic surfactant that provides excellent cleaning and grease removal properties.
As a nonionic surfactant, Lutensol TO 10 is highly effective for hard surface cleaning applications.
Lutensol TO 10 has a cloud point of 72°C, allowing it to work well in both warm and cool water temperatures.

Lutensol TO 10 has a pH value of 5.0-8.0 and a color of RARA 100, making it suitable for use in various cleaning formulations.
Its low irritation profile and good foaming abilities make Lutensol TO 10 well-suited for applications where user safety and product performance are important considerations.
Lutensol TO 10 is a high-performance nonionic surfactant belonging to the alcohol ethoxylate family.

Lutensol TO 10 is based on C13 oxo alcohol reacted with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide (EO).
Lutensol TO 10 is designed to provide excellent wetting, detergency, emulsification, and grease removal in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.

Due to its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties, Lutensol TO 10 is widely used in detergents, hard surface cleaners, metal cleaners, textile auxiliaries, and numerous industrial formulations.
Lutensol TO 10 exhibits excellent compatibility with other surfactants and performs efficiently over a broad temperature range while offering readily biodegradable surfactant characteristics.

USES and APPLICATIONS of LUTENSOL TO 10:
Lutensol TO 10 is widely used in household, industrial, and institutional detergent formulations where efficient removal of oils, greases, and particulate soils is required.
Lutensol TO 10 serves as an effective primary or secondary nonionic surfactant in liquid detergents, hard surface cleaners, and heavy-duty degreasers.
Lutensol TO 10 is commonly incorporated into commercial kitchen cleaners, food processing sanitation products, and cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems due to its strong wetting and emulsifying capabilities.

Lutensol TO 10 is widely used in industrial and household cleaning formulations for its strong detergency, grease-cutting capabilities, and wetting properties.
In industrial cleaning applications, Lutensol TO 10 enhances the removal of machining oils, lubricants, waxes, and processing residues from metal surfaces.
Lutensol TO 10 is also employed in textile processing to improve fiber wetting, washing efficiency, dye penetration, and finishing performance.
Within the chemical industry, Lutensol TO 10 functions as an emulsifier, dispersant, and wetting agent in a variety of aqueous formulations.

Lutensol TO 10 is suitable for commercial laundry detergents, vehicle cleaning products, floor cleaners, pressure washing formulations, and specialty maintenance chemicals.
Lutensol TO 10's excellent compatibility with other surfactants allows formulators to optimize foam characteristics, cleaning efficiency, and formulation stability across a broad range of industrial and professional cleaning products.

Because of its exceptional grease-removal and rapid wetting properties, Lutensol TO 10 is formulated into:Household detergents and heavy-duty hard-surface cleaners.
Lutensol TO 10 is used industrial and institutional cleaning systems.
Lutensol TO 10 is used textile auxiliaries and formulations requiring oil/particulate dispersal.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS LUTENSOL TO 10:
Chemical Nature:
A saturated, branched iso-C13 alcohol that has been ethoxylated with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide.

Physical Form:
At room temperature, Lutensol TO 10 typically appears as a soft, slightly yellowish paste.

Functionality:
Lutensol TO 10 acts as an excellent degreaser and surface-tension reducer, making it ideal for hard-surface cleaners.

Thermal Stability:
Lutensol TO 10 can be used at temperatures up to 95°C.Common

PROPERTIES LUTENSOL TO 10:
Lutensol TO 10 combines excellent detergency with powerful wetting and emulsification properties, making it highly effective in removing oils, fats, and particulate soils from a wide variety of surfaces.
The balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic character, Lutensol TO 10, enables rapid penetration into contaminated surfaces while maintaining excellent rinsing performance.

Lutensol TO 10 exhibits good compatibility with most surfactant systems, allowing formulators to design stable and efficient cleaning products.
Lutensol TO 10's nonionic nature minimizes sensitivity to water hardness and electrolyte concentration, ensuring consistent performance under diverse operating conditions.
Lutensol TO 10 also demonstrates reliable chemical stability in acidic and alkaline formulations and maintains excellent effectiveness over a broad processing temperature range.

BENEFITS LUTENSOL TO 10:
Lutensol TO 10 improves cleaning efficiency by rapidly reducing surface tension and enhancing substrate wetting.
Lutensol TO 10 promotes effective emulsification of oils and greasy contaminants, allowing soils to remain dispersed during the cleaning process.
Lutensol TO 10 contributes to uniform formulation stability while reducing the need for excessive surfactant loading.
Lutensol TO 10's compatibility with numerous formulation ingredients provides excellent flexibility for detergent manufacturers.
The readily biodegradable surfactant structure also supports the development of environmentally responsible cleaning products without sacrificing cleaning performance.

CHARACTERISTICS LUTENSOL TO 10:
Lutensol TO 10 is characterized by a high cloud point and balanced HLB value, making it suitable for numerous industrial cleaning applications requiring both emulsification and detergency.
Lutensol TO 10 delivers reliable wetting even on hydrophobic substrates and provides effective cleaning in both manual and automated systems.
Lutensol TO 10 remains effective in hard water and exhibits low sensitivity to dissolved salts, making it particularly useful in institutional and industrial cleaning formulations.
Lutensol TO 10's paste form allows accurate dosing and easy incorporation into concentrated formulations.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL TO 10:
Physical State: Paste
Color: White to pale yellow
Odor: Mild characteristic odor
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylate
Ionic Nature: Nonionic
Active Substance: Nearly 100%
Chemical Structure: Ethoxylated C13 oxo alcohol
Ethylene Oxide Units: Approximately 10
Hydrophilic Character: High
Surface Activity: Excellent

Wetting Ability: Excellent
Detergency: Excellent
Emulsifying Capacity: Excellent
Dispersing Ability: Very good
Foaming Behavior: Moderate
Foam Stability: Good
Solubility in Water: Completely dispersible / soluble
Solubility in Organic Solvents: Soluble in many polar organic solvents
Compatibility: Compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric and other nonionic surfactants

Electrolyte Stability: Good
Hard Water Stability: Excellent
Acid Stability: Good
Alkali Stability: Excellent
Oxidation Stability: Good
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable (OECD 301 classification for organic components)
Cloud Point: Approximately 70°C
HLB Value: Approximately 13.5
Dynamic Wetting Performance: Excellent

Oil Removal Efficiency: High
Grease Removal Efficiency: High
Surface Tension Reduction: Excellent
Rinsing Properties: Very good
Low Volatility
Good Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Low Corrosiveness toward equipment
Excellent formulation flexibility
Suitable for concentrated cleaning formulations

CAS Number: Not Officially Assigned (Commercial Product)
EC Number: Not Officially Assigned (Commercial Product)
Molecular Formula: No Single Molecular Formula (Homologous Mixture); General Formula: C13H27(OCH2CH2)10OH
Molecular Weight: Approximately 640–660 g/mol (Average)
Product Name: LUTENSOL® TO 10
Chemical Type: Nonionic Surfactant
Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylate
Chemical Description: C13 Oxo Alcohol + 10 EO
Appearance: Paste
Ionic Character: Nonionic
Primary Function: Wetting Agent, Emulsifier, Detergent Surfactant

FIRST AID MEASURES of LUTENSOL TO 10:
-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 TO 10:
-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 TO 10:
-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 TO 10:
-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 TO 10:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LUTENSOL TO 10:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available