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LUTENSOL TO 8

Lutensol TO 8 is widely used in industrial and institutional cleaners, textile auxiliaries, metal treatment chemicals, agrochemical formulations, coatings, adhesives, pigment dispersions, polymerization systems, paper chemicals, and specialty chemical products.
Lutensol TO 8 exhibits excellent surface activity, outstanding wetting action and good emulsifying properties.
Lutensol TO 8 can be used as an alternative to alkylphenol ethoxylates.

CAS Number: 69011-36-5
EC Number: 500-241-6
Chemical Name: Alcohols, C13–C15, branched and linear, ethoxylated
Commercial Description: Isotridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (8 EO)
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB substance)
Molecular Weight: Variable depending on alkyl chain composition and ethoxylation degree

SYNONYMS:
Isotridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate, Isotrideceth-8, Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate, Alcohols C13–C15 Ethoxylated, Alcohol Ethoxylate EO8, C13–15 Pareth-8, Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate, Polyoxyethylene Isotridecyl Ether, Nonionic Surfactant, Lutensol TO 8

Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant manufactured by BASF and belongs to the family of isotridecyl alcohol ethoxylates.
Lutensol TO 8 is produced by the ethoxylation of branched isotridecyl alcohol with an average of eight moles of ethylene oxide, resulting in a surfactant with excellent wetting, emulsifying, dispersing, detergency, and solubilizing properties.

Lutensol TO 8 is designed to provide efficient surface activity in a wide variety of industrial formulations while maintaining good compatibility with numerous formulation ingredients.
Its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties allow excellent performance over a broad pH and temperature range, making Lutensol TO 8 suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Lutensol TO 8 is a high-performance nonionic surfactant, based on a saturated iso-C13 alcohol and ethoxylated with approximately 8 moles of ethylene oxide (EO).
Lutensol TO 8 acts as an excellent wetting agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in household and industrial cleaning products.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol TO 8 is based on a saturated iso-C13-alcohol.
Lutensol TO 8 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 8 name indicates the degree of ethoxylation.
Lutensol TO 8 is a cloudy liquid at 23°C, and it tends to form a sediment.

Lutensol TO 8 is clear at 50°C.
Lutensol TO 8 is a non-ionic surfactant based on a saturated iso-C13 alcohol.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant based on C13 oxo alcohol with 8 EO, delivered as a liquid.

Lutensol TO 8 is a high-performance surfactant known for its low toxicity.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant, belonging to the group of fatty alcohol ethoxylates.
Lutensol TO 8 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol derived from an isomer-rich, saturated C13 alcohol, which has been reacted with approximately 8 moles of ethylene oxide (EO).

The "8" in its name indicates this average degree of ethoxylation.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant based on a saturated iso-C alcohol.
Lutensol TO 8 has a degree of ethoxylation of 8 and a concentration of approximately 100% at 23°C.

Lutensol TO 8 has a cloud point of approximately 70°C and a hydroxyl number of 95 mgKOH/g.
Lutensol TO 8 is soluble in water and forms clear solutions.
Lutensol TO 8 is suitable for use in applications requiring effective cleaning and grease removal.

Its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 13 and wetting power of 20 cm3/g at 23°C make Lutensol TO 8 well-suited for hard surface cleaning and industrial and institutional cleaning.
Lutensol TO 8 is manufactured through a controlled ethoxylation process that ensures high purity and performance.

Its low toxicity and good environmental profile also make Lutensol TO 8 a sustainable choice for cleaning products.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol TO 8 is based on a saturated iso-C13-alcohol.

Lutensol TO 8 is manufactured by causing the iso-C13 oxo alcohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.
Maximize the dirt-dissolving power of your detergent, industrial cleaning, and chemical formulations!
Because Lutensol TO 8, produced with BASF quality, is a saturated iso-alcohol-based, high-performance nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol TO 8 is one of the strongest alternatives to environmentally harmful alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs).
Thanks to its superior surface activity and exceptional wetting ability, Lutensol TO 8 binds formulas perfectly.
Thus, Lutensol TO 8 produces flawless results in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products.

Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol TO 8 is recommended for use in liquid and powder laundry detergents at 60°C.
Lutensol TO 8 is suitable for low-phosphate and phosphate-free detergents.

Lutensol TO 8 is water-soluble.
Lutensol TO 8 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol TO 8 is based on a saturated iso-C13-alcohol.

Lutensol TO 8 is manufactured by causing the iso-C13 oxo alcohol to react with ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions.
The ethoxylation temperature 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 8 name indicates the degree of ethoxylation.
Lutensol TO 8 is a cloudy liquid at 23°C, and it tends to form a sediment.
Lutensol TO 8 is clear at 50°C.

Lutensol TO 8 provides high performance in Laundry and Hard Surface cleaning for Industrial, Institutional, and Home Care applications.
Lutensol TO 8 offers enhanced production process quality as compared to similar C13 -Alcohol Ethoxylates, due to its more consistent composition.
Benefits of Lutensol TO 8 include superior wetting as compared to linear alcohol ethoxylates of similar chain length, a lower foam profile for medium foam applications, faster spreading in spray application to improve cleaning performance, effective degreasing power at low concentrations, and high formulation stability.

Lutensol TO 8 yields strong performance when the mechanism of cleaning is by emulsification.
Lutensol TO 8 is also less difficult to defoam than TDA based ethoxylates, and offers lower viscosity during dilution, resulting in faster production.
Lutensol TO 8 is biodegradable, has a great environmental profile, and is globally available.

The Lutensol TO types belong to a group of nonionic surfactants that have established themselves in detergents and cleaners, and in other branches of the chemical industry, by virtue of the high levels of surface activity they display.
Their main area of application is in detergents and cleaners for household, industrial and institutional use.

Because they are nonionic, the Lutensol TO types can be combined with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants and auxiliaries.
They are fully compatible with alkylaryl sulphonates, ether sulphates, and other sulphated and sulphonated products.
This enables synergistic effects and very high levels of performance to be obtained.
Their compatibility with dyes, pigments, protective colloids, thickeners, and other substances with a molar mass in the upper range is also very good.

USES and APPLICATIONS of LUTENSOL TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 is extensively used as a multifunctional nonionic surfactant in industrial formulations requiring excellent wetting, emulsification, detergency, dispersion, and solubilization.
Lutensol TO 8 is widely incorporated into industrial and institutional cleaning products to improve the removal of oils, greases, waxes, and other hydrophobic contaminants from hard surfaces and industrial equipment.

In textile processing, Lutensol TO 8 enhances fiber wetting, scouring, washing, bleaching, and preparation before dyeing and finishing operations.
Lutensol TO 8 is also employed in metal cleaning and surface treatment formulations where efficient degreasing and contaminant removal are essential.
In coatings, pigment concentrates, adhesives, inks, and emulsion polymerization systems, Lutensol TO 8 promotes improved pigment wetting, dispersion stability, and formulation consistency.

Agricultural formulations benefit from Lutensol TO 8's ability to improve spray spreading, adhesion, penetration, and coverage on plant surfaces, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of crop protection products.
Lutensol TO 8 is additionally utilized in paper chemicals, leather processing, and numerous specialty chemical formulations where reliable nonionic surface activity is required.

Lutensol TO 8 can be used as an alternative to alkylphenol ethoxylates.
Lutensol TO 8 exhibits excellent emulsification, dispersion, wetting, and compatibilizing properties, making it a versatile choice for various applications.
Hard Surface Cleaners: Lutensol TO 8 is used outstanding wetting and grease-removal capabilities.

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Lutensol TO 8 is compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.
Emulsifiers: Lutensol TO 8 is frequently used to formulate stable emulsions in chemical preparations.
Applications of Lutensol TO 8 include: Dishwashing, Laundry, Food and Beverage Processing, Food Service and Kitchen Hygiene, Commercial Laundry, Institutional Cleaning and Sanitization, Vehicle and Transportation Care.

Common applications of Lutensol TO 8 include hard surfaces: floor, toilet, degreasing, all purpose, F&B open plant cleaner.
Its versatile wetting and emulsifying capabilities make Lutensol TO 8 indispensable in many different industrial processes.
Household cleaning: Lutensol TO 8 is used dishwashing liquids, floor cleaners, all-purpose cleaners

Laundry detergents: Lutensol TO 8 is used for improved wetting and cleaning performance in laundry applications.
Industrial and institutional cleaning: Lutensol TO 8 is used Degreasers, hard surface cleaners for commercial kitchens and facilities.
Automotive care uses of Lutensol TO 8: Car wash soaps, cleaning agents for vehicle surfaces.

Food processing cleaning: Lutensol TO 8 is used cleaning solutions for food processing equipment due to its good biodegradability.
Lutensol TO 8 is used emulsifier, wetting agent.

-Laundry Detergents uses of Lutensol TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 single-handedly excels in low-phosphate or phosphate-free powder and liquid detergents.
Lutensol TO 8 effectively removes stubborn grease stains from synthetic and cotton fabrics, especially at high temperatures up to $95°C.

-Neutral and Corrosion-Inhibiting Cleaners use of Lutensol TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 works perfectly with dispersing and chelating agents.
Together with the Korantin series, Lutensol TO 8 prepares highly effective degreasers that do not corrode metals.

-Alkaline Metal Cleaners use of Lutensol TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 acts as wetting agents in caustic alkali, carbonate, and silicate-based systems.
They completely remove dirt from metals before plating, phosphating, or anodizing processes.

-Acidic Scale and Rust Removers:
Lutensol TO 8 maintains its stable structure in heavy industrial cleaners containing hydrochloric, sulfuric, or phosphoric acid.
Lutensol TO 8 accelerates scale dissolution and rust removal processes.

-Industrial Emulsification and Dispersion uses of Lutensol TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 stably emulsifies aromatic solvents such as benzene, toluene, and xylene in the water phase.
Lutensol TO 8 prevents the settling of solid particles in grinding processes.
Lutensol TO 8 also successfully participates in the emulsion polymerization of acrylic and styrene monomers.

POWERFUL COMBINATIONS AND WIDE CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY of LUTENSOL TO 8:
Thanks to its nonionic structure, Lutensol TO 8 achieves perfect synergy with other formula components.
The superior compatibility and formulation advantages offered by Lutensol TO 8 can be summarized as follows:

Synergistic Formulations:
Lutensol TO 8 works in full compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants.
Particularly when combined with alkylaryl sulfonates and ether sulfates, Lutensol TO 8 doubles the cleaning performance.

Cationic Biocide Compatibility:
Lutensol TO 8 mixes safely with cationic disinfectants such as Protectol KLC without altering its structure.
Lutensol TO 8 forms the main component in both cleaning and hygiene products.

Polymer and Protective Colloid Balance:
Lutensol TO 8 forms an excellent bond with dyes, pigments, thickeners, and high molecular weight substances.
Completely prevents segregation in mixtures.

Wide pH Resistance:
Lutensol TO 8 maintains its active structure in all types of cleaning agents, whether acidic, alkaline, or neutral.
This allows Lutensol TO 8 to easily meet even the most demanding industrial requirements.

KEY FEATURES of LUTENSOL TO 8:
• High wetting ability:
Quickly spreads on surfaces, enhancing cleaning efficiency.

• Good emulsification:
Effectively disperses oil and grease in water.

• Moderate foaming:
Lutensol TO 8 produces a controlled foam level in cleaning applications.

• Biodegradable:
Considered environmentally friendly compared to other surfactants.

PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL TO 8:
Nonionic Surfactant:
Its nonionic nature means Lutensol TO 8 does not dissociate into ions in water, making it compatible with a wide range of other surfactants (anionic, cationic, and amphoteric) and less sensitive to water hardness.

Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB):
With an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide, Lutensol TO 8 has an intermediate HLB value (typically in the range of 12-14).
This makes Lutensol TO 8 suitable as an emulsifier (O/W) and a good wetting agent.

Wetting Agent:
Lutensol TO 8 significantly reduces the surface tension of water, allowing liquids to spread more easily and penetrate surfaces more effectively.

BENEFITS of LUTENSOL TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 provides outstanding wetting efficiency and excellent emulsification, allowing rapid incorporation of hydrophobic materials into aqueous formulations while maintaining excellent formulation stability.
Lutensol TO 8's balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties contribute to highly effective detergency, improved dispersion of pigments and fillers, and enhanced solubilization of oils and organic substances.

Lutensol TO 8 supports stable emulsions, improves cleaning performance, and promotes consistent manufacturing processes across a broad range of industrial applications.
Good hard water tolerance and compatibility with numerous formulation ingredients enable reliable performance under varying processing conditions.
The readily biodegradable nature of the surfactant further supports the development of environmentally responsible formulations without sacrificing industrial efficiency.

CHARACTERISTICS of LUTENSOL TO 8:
Lutensol TO 8 is characterized by its high surface activity, superior emulsifying performance, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of industrial formulation components.
The isotridecyl alcohol backbone combined with approximately eight ethylene oxide units provides an optimized balance between hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, resulting in efficient reduction of surface tension, rapid wetting, stable emulsification, and effective dispersion.

Lutensol TO 8 maintains excellent chemical and thermal stability during storage and processing while demonstrating reliable performance over a broad pH range.
Its versatility, low volatility, and broad application profile make Lutensol TO 8 a preferred nonionic surfactant for demanding industrial processes requiring consistent surface-active performance.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL TO 8:
CAS Number: 69011-36-5
EC Number: 500-241-6
Chemical Name: Alcohols, C13–C15, branched and linear, ethoxylated
Commercial Description: Isotridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (8 EO)
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB substance)
Molecular Weight: Variable depending on alkyl chain composition and ethoxylation degree
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Physical State: 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%
Alcohol Type: Isotridecyl alcohol
Average Degree of Ethoxylation: Approximately 8 EO

CAS Number: 69011-36-5
EC Number: 500-241-6
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB)
Molecular Weight: Variable
pH (1% aqueous solution): Approximately 6–8
Density (20°C): Approximately 0.99–1.02 g/cm³
Viscosity (20°C): Moderate to high

Cloud Point (1% aqueous solution): Approximately 65–80°C
Pour Point: Below room temperature
Flash Point: Above 100°C
Boiling Point: Not precisely defined (mixture)
Vapor Pressure: Very low at ambient temperature
Water Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Surface Activity: High

Surface Tension Reduction: Excellent
Wetting Ability: Excellent
Emulsifying Ability: Excellent
Dispersing Ability: Excellent
Solubilizing Ability: Excellent
Detergency: Excellent
Foaming Characteristics: Moderate
Hard Water Stability: Excellent

Electrolyte Stability: Good
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable under appropriate environmental conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Thermal Stability: Good
Hydrolytic Stability: Good
Compatibility: Compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and other nonionic surfactants
Physical form : Liquid

Degree of ethoxylation : approx. 8
Concentration : approx. 100%
pH value : approx. 7
Cloud point (EN 1890)* : approx. 80° C
Congealing point (ISO 2207) : approx. 10
Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance: approx. 13
Surface Tension : approx. 28

FIRST AID MEASURES of LUTENSOL TO 8:
-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 8:
-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 8:
-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 8:
-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 8:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LUTENSOL TO 8:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available