LUTENSOL XL 80

Lutensol XL 80 is used in industrial and domestic cleaning applications, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, vehicle cleaning, leather degreasing, and clothing cleaning.
Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an agricultural spraying adjuvant and wetting agent.
Lutensol XL 80 is used for industrial and civilian cleaning, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, transportation cleaning, leather product degreasing, and clothing cleaning.

CAS Number: 166736-08-9
EC Number: Not assigned / No specific EC number
Chemical Description: C10 Guerbet Alcohol Alkoxylate + 8 EO
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB substance)
Molecular Weight: Not applicable (variable mixture of ethoxylated homologues)

SYNONYMS:
Lutensol XL 80, Lutensol® XL 80, C10 Guerbet Alcohol Alkoxylate (8 EO), C10 Guerbet Alcohol Ethoxylate, C10 Alcohol + 8 EO, Branched Alcohol Ethoxylate, Guerbet Alcohol Ethoxylate, Alcohol Alkoxylate, Nonionic Alcohol Alkoxylate, C10 Alcohol Ethoxylate, Low-Foaming Nonionic Surfactant, Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono (2-propylheptyl) ether, Lutensol XL 80 Scientific Name: Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono (2-propylheptyl) ether CAS No.: 166736-08-9

Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactants for use in detergents and cleaners and for the chemical and allied industries.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol XL products are alkyl poly-propylene and ethylene glycol ethers made from a C10-Guerbet Alcohol and ethylene oxide.

Lutensol XL 80 also contains higher alkylene oxide in small amounts.
Lutensol XL 80 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature, and it tends to form a sediment.
Lutensol XL 80 has a very low odor, excellent performance; superior wetting and penetrating properties.

Lutensol XL 80 is a slightly turbid liquid at room temperature; HLB value: 13.8
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, and in the chemical industry.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol XL 80 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet Alcohol and ethylene oxide.
Lutensol XL 80 also contains higher alkylene oxide in small amounts.
Lutensol XL 80 is a Gubert C10 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether (8EO) nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol XL 80 has a mild odor, is non-irritating, and easy to handle.
Lutensol XL 80 exhibits good flowability at low temperatures, good acid and salt stability, and excellent wetting and penetrating properties.
Furthermore, Lutensol XL 80 produces low-foaming, unstable, and easily broken foams, demonstrating excellent dynamic properties.

Lutensol XL 80 is designed to meet the need for high-performance nonionic surfactants, especially in applications requiring excellent wetting and dispersibility.
Lutensol XL 80 is a premium nonionic surfactant and belongs to the alcohol alkoxylate family.
Lutensol XL 80 is produced by alkoxylating a branched C10 Guerbet alcohol with approximately eight moles of ethylene oxide (EO).

Lutensol XL 80 is supplied as a 100% active surfactant and is designed to provide exceptional wetting, detergency, emulsification, and grease removal in demanding industrial and institutional cleaning applications.
Thanks to its branched molecular structure, Lutensol XL 80 offers outstanding dynamic wetting, excellent compatibility with a wide range of formulation ingredients, controlled foam generation, and improved performance in hard water systems.

Lutensol XL 80 is readily biodegradable and is commonly used as a high-performance replacement for alkylphenol ethoxylates in environmentally conscious formulations.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol XL 80 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet Alcohol and ethylene oxide.

Lutensol XL 80 also contains higher alkylene oxide in small amounts.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic branched nonionic surfactant with 8 degrees of ethoxylation and 100 % concentration.
Lutensol XL 80 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet alcohol and alkylene oxides.

Lutensol XL 80 is a clear to cloudy liquid, at room temperature, but becomes clear at 50 °C.
This nonionic surfactant, Lutensol XL 80, is readily biodegradable and widely used in detergents and cleaners due to the surface activity it displays.
Lutensol XL 80 can be combined with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants and are fully compatible with alkyl-lauryl sulfonates, other sulfates and other sulfated and sulfonated products, as well as dyes, pigments, and thickeners.

The versatility of the Lutensol XL 80 is such that it can be used to formulate acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners that satisfy the most varied requirements.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.
Lutensol XL 80 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet Alcohol and ethylene oxide.

Lutensol XL 80 also contains higher alkylene oxide in small amounts.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant that provides excellent cleaning and grease removal properties.
As a cloudy liquid at room temperature, Lutensol XL 80 forms a sediment but becomes clear at 50°C.

Lutensol XL 80 has a HLB value of 13 and viscosity of 120 mPa·s at 23°C.
Lutensol XL 80 is soluble in water and compatible with various solvents.
Lutensol XL 80 is suitable for use in hard surface cleaners, industrial and institutional cleaners due to its ability to penetrate soils and emulsify greases effectively.

Lutensol XL 80 helps deliver superior cleaning performance for applications without leaving residues.
Its balanced HLB value and viscosity make Lutensol XL 80 an ideal choice for applications requiring grease removal and soil penetration.
Lutensol XL 80 is a 100% active, branched nonionic surfactant (alcohol ethoxylate) produced from a C₁₀-Guerbet alcohol with approximately 8 ethylene oxide (EO) units.

Lutensol XL 80 is readily biodegradable, compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, dyes, pigments, thickeners, and can be used in acidic, neutral, or alkaline formulations.
These qualities make Lutensol XL 80 versatile and widely used in laundry detergents, dishwashing, hard-surface cleaners, commercial laundry, institutional sanitation, vehicle care, and food-service cleaning.

Lutensol XL 80 delivers excellent wetting, emulsifying, and degreasing performance, making it ideal for high-efficacy cleaning applications across household, industrial, and institutional segments.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol XL 80 is an alkyl polyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet Alcohol and ethylene oxide.
Lutensol XL 80 also contains higher alkylene oxide in small amounts.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant.

Lutensol XL 80 is medium-foaming wetting agent and emulsifier.
Lutensol XL 80 is water-soluble.
Lutensol XL 80 requires hydrotrope in electrolytes.

Lutensol XL 80 is used in industrial cleaners and household chemicals.
Lutensol XL 80, also known as Lutensol TO 80, is a chemical raw material that can be used in various applications.
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant consisting of a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.

The physical properties of Lutensol XL 80 include a density of approximately 1.05 g/cm³ and a flash point of approximately 150 °C.
Lutensol XL 80 is not registered as a chemical raw material and therefore does not have a specific CAS or EC number.
However, Lutensol XL 80 is offered by various manufacturers who may use their own product codes or internal designations.

Lutensol XL 80 has a molecular weight of 445, a concentration (%) of 100, a pH value (EN1262) of 7, a cloud point (1% aqueous solution, ℃) of 56, a slightly turbid liquid at room temperature, an HLB value of 13.8, and excellent performance with minimal odor.
Lutensol XL 80 has excellent wetting and permeability.

Lutensol XL 80 has excellent emulsifying ability and extremely low dynamic surface tension.
Lutensol XL 80 is completely biodegradable, an ideal substitute for NP type products.
Heterogeneous fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether series are efficient dispersants, wetting agents, and emulsifiers, without benzene ring structure, and are excellent alternatives to alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether in textile auxiliaries and detergents.

USES and APPLICATIONS of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Heterogeneous fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether series are efficient dispersants, wetting agents, and emulsifiers, without benzene ring structure, and are excellent alternatives to alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether in textile auxiliaries and detergents.
Lutensol XL 80 can be widely used in textile auxiliaries, leather industry, metal surface treatment, industrial and household cleaning agents, detergents, floor cleaning agents and household dishwashing agents, grinding and processing industries, agricultural spray additives, wetting agents, printing, dyeing additives, papermaking additives, etc.

Wetting: Lutensol XL 80 has many applications in the leather, paper, coatings, and construction industries;
Lutensol XL 80 is used as a substitute for alkylphenol ethoxylates in most cleaning and detergent formulations.
Standards can be based on HLB values and cloud points as the basis for selecting alternatives.

Detergent: Lutensol XL 80 is used household detergent, neutral water-based detergent, neutral metal detergent, alkaline water-based detergent, acidic detergent, disinfectant enhancer, solvent based detergent.
Lutensol XL 80 is used for industrial and civilian cleaning, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, transportation cleaning, leather product degreasing, and clothing cleaning.

Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an agricultural spray additive and wetting agent.
Lutensol XL 80 can be widely used in textile auxiliaries, leather industry, metal surface treatment, industrial and household cleaning agents, detergents, floor cleaning agents and household dishwashing agents, grinding and processing industries, agricultural spray additives, wetting agents, printing, dyeing additives, papermaking additives, etc.

Lutensol XL 80 is extensively used in industrial and institutional cleaning products requiring superior wetting, detergency, and grease removal.
Lutensol XL 80 serves as an effective nonionic surfactant in heavy-duty hard surface cleaners, industrial degreasers, commercial floor cleaners, food processing cleaners, transportation cleaning products, vehicle care formulations, and commercial kitchen sanitation chemicals.

Its controlled foam characteristics make Lutensol XL 80 especially suitable for machine cleaning systems where excessive foam must be minimized without sacrificing cleaning performance.
Lutensol XL 80 is used in industrial and domestic cleaning, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, vehicle cleaning, leather degreasing, and clothing cleaning.

Lutensol XL 80 is also used as an agricultural spraying adjuvant, wetting agent.
Applications: Lutensol XL 80 is used in industrial and domestic cleaning applications, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, vehicle cleaning, leather degreasing, and clothing cleaning.

Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an agricultural spraying adjuvant and wetting agent.
Lutensol XL 80 is used for industrial and civilian cleaning, such as electronic product cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, transportation cleaning, leather product degreasing, and clothing cleaning.

Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an agricultural spray additive and wetting agent.
Lutensol XL 80 has excellent wetting properties and cleaning capacity in lower temperature.
Lutensol XL 80 is very effective emulsifiers in combination with Emulan and other products from the Lutensol range.

Lutensol XL 80 main area of application is in detergents and cleaners for household, industrial and institutional use.
In textile processing, Lutensol XL 80 functions as a wetting agent, detergent, penetration agent, emulsifier, and scouring auxiliary during preparation, dyeing, and finishing operations.
Lutensol XL 80 is also widely used in metal cleaning formulations to remove machining oils, lubricants, polishing compounds, waxes, and processing residues from metal surfaces.

Additional applications of Lutensol XL 80 include commercial laundry detergents, pressure washing formulations, maintenance cleaners, agricultural cleaning products, and specialty industrial formulations requiring rapid wetting and high emulsification efficiency.
Application of Lutensol XL 80: Emulsifier, Nonionic Surfactant, Detergent

Because of its excellent compatibility with anionic, amphoteric, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, Lutensol XL 80 can be incorporated into complex detergent systems to improve overall formulation stability and cleaning performance.
Lutensol XL 80 is frequently selected as a modern replacement for alkylphenol ethoxylates because it combines excellent cleaning efficiency with improved environmental characteristics.

Lutensol XL 80 is used in industrial and civil cleaning, such as electronics cleaning, hard surface cleaning, metal cleaning, transportation cleaning, degreasing of leather products and clothing cleaning.
Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an agricultural spraying aid and wetting agent.

Lutensol XL 80 Is A Non-Ionic Surfactant Widely Used As A Wetting, Dispersing, And Emulsifying Agent In Personal Care, Industrial, And Chemical Applications.
In Cosmetics And Toiletries, Lutensol XL 80 Enhances The Texture, Stability, And Foaming Properties Of Creams, Lotions, Shampoos, And Liquid Soaps.
Applications for Lutensol XL 80: Dishwashing, Laundry, Hard Surface Cleaning, Food and Beverage Processing, Food Service and Kitchen Hygiene, Commercial Laundry, Institutional Cleaning and Sanitation, Vehicle and Transportation Care, Industrial Cleaning

Lutensol XL 80 is frequently used in cleaning and laundry detergents due to its excellent grease-dissolving properties.
Lutensol XL 80 can also be used as an emulsifier in the production of cosmetics and personal care products to stabilize oil and water phases and ensure an even distribution of ingredients.

Lutensol XL 80 can be widely used in textile auxiliaries, leather industry, metal surface treatment, industrial and household cleaning agents, detergents, floor cleaning agents and household dishwashing agents, grinding and processing industries, agricultural spray additives, wetting agents, printing, dyeing additives, papermaking additives, etc.

-Emulsification uses of Lutensol XL 80:
Lutensol XL 80 generally has better performance like emulsifiers, and some are better than other emulsifiers;
Lutensol XL 80's application performance is similar to that of emulsifiers, which can be related to the degree of ethoxylation based on their hydrophilic and lipophilic balance.

Lutensol XL 80 can combine with other emulsifiers, non-ionic surfactants from Yamba, anionic surfactants, alkaline soap, amine soap, sulfonate (or lipid) oils;
The effective method for determining the optimal combination of emulsifier and required amount during analysis and testing.

If emulsions are subject to strict requirements, testing is essential due to the presence of electrolytes that finely separate suspended solids or water-soluble organic solvents.
Special emulsifier compounds are often used to cope with abnormal high temperatures or mechanical stresses.

-Dispersion uses of Lutensol XL 80:
The ability of surfactants to disperse plays an important role in cleaning and emulsification processes.
If a slightly soluble solid is dispersed in water or other solvents, Lutensol XL 80 is an important property that must be considered separately.
Lutensol XL 80 can be used to disperse solids produced by precipitation, coagulation, and other chemical reactions;
Lutensol XL 80 can be used alone or in combination to protect colloids.

-Alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether alternatives use of Lutensol XL 80:
As an emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization industry, it can impart good water resistance and stability to emulsions.
As a coating additive, such as an anti-floating and anti-blooming additive.
As an ink additive such as a wetting agent

As a textile pretreatment auxiliary agent, such as a refining agent and a detergent
As an emulsifier for silicone oil, paraffin, etc.
As a raw material for household detergents

As an industrial and public facility cleaning agent
As a cleaning agent in metal processing
As an oilfield additive

BENEFITS of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Lutensol XL 80 is a nonionic surfactant used in the production of detergents and cleaning agents, and in the chemical industry.
Lutensol XL 80 is a 100% active, branched nonionic surfactant (alcohol ethoxylate) produced from a C₁₀-Guerbet alcohol with approximately 8 ethylene oxide (EO) units.
Lutensol XL 80 is readily biodegradable, compatible with anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, dyes, pigments,

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Mild scent, non-irritating
Small gel area, easy to handle
Good low-temperature fluidity
Good stability of acids and salts
Excellent wetting and penetrating properties
Low foam content and unstable, prone to bursting
Excellent dynamic performance
Good stain removal and degreasing performance
Excellent emulsifying properties

CHARACTERISTICS of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Minimal odor, excellent performance; superior wetting and penetrating properties; 
excellent emulsifying ability and extremely low dynamic surface tension; 
fully biodegradable, an ideal alternative to NP-type products.

PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Lutensol XL 80 is designed to provide exceptional cleaning performance through rapid dynamic wetting, efficient emulsification, and excellent detergency.
The branched Guerbet alcohol backbone enables superior spreading on hydrophobic surfaces while significantly reducing surface tension.
As a result, cleaning solutions containing Lutensol XL 80 penetrate soils more rapidly and remove oils, greases, waxes, carbon deposits, and particulate contaminants with high efficiency.

Lutensol XL 80 maintains excellent performance in hard water and electrolyte-rich systems, making it suitable for industrial formulations exposed to varying water qualities.
Compared with conventional linear alcohol ethoxylates, Lutensol XL 80 offers improved dynamic wetting, lower residual alcohol content, reduced odor, and enhanced formulation stability.

BENEFITS of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Lutensol XL 80 enhances cleaning efficiency by promoting rapid substrate wetting and effective dispersion of oily contaminants.
Lutensol XL 80 improves emulsification of hydrophobic materials while minimizing residues after rinsing.
Lutensol XL 80 supports the development of highly stable detergent formulations with controlled foam generation suitable for both manual and automatic cleaning systems.

Lutensol XL 80's excellent compatibility with builders, solvents, chelating agents, enzymes, and specialty additives allows formulators to optimize product performance across numerous industrial applications.
In addition, Lutensol XL 80's readily biodegradable profile contributes to the development of environmentally responsible cleaning products without compromising cleaning effectiveness.

CHARACTERISTICS of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Lutensol XL 80 is characterized by outstanding wetting capability, high detergency, rapid emulsification, excellent degreasing efficiency, and broad formulation compatibility.
The branched alcohol structure enhances dynamic surface activity while maintaining controlled foaming and excellent rinsing properties.
Lutensol XL 80 exhibits high chemical stability over a wide pH range and performs reliably under acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions.

Its low odor, low residual alcohol content, and excellent biodegradability make Lutensol XL 80 particularly attractive for premium industrial and institutional cleaning formulations where high performance and environmental compliance are equally important.

FEATURES of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Low odor and excellent performance; 
Excellent wetting and permeability; 
Excellent emulsifying ability and extremely low dynamic surface tension;

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of LUTENSOL XL 80:
Product Name: LUTENSOL® XL 80
Chemical Type: Nonionic Surfactant
Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylate
Chemical Description: C10 Guerbet Alcohol Alkoxylate (Approximately 8 EO)
CAS Number: Not Officially Assigned (Commercial Product)
EC Number: Not Officially Assigned (Commercial Product)
Molecular Formula: No Single Molecular Formula (Homologous Mixture); General Formula: C10 Guerbet Alcohol(OCH₂CH₂)₈OH
Molecular Weight: Approximately 575–590 g/mol (Average)
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless to Slightly Yellow

Odor: Mild Characteristic Odor
Ionic Nature: Nonionic
Active Substance: Approximately 100%
Ethylene Oxide Units: Approximately 8
Chemical Structure: Ethoxylated C10 Guerbet Alcohol
HLB Value: Approximately 13.5–14.0
Cloud Point: Approximately 78–82°C
pH (5% Aqueous Solution): Approximately 6.5–7.5
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Color: Colorless to Slightly Yellow

Odor: Mild Characteristic Odor
Chemical Family: Alcohol Alkoxylate
Ionic Nature: Nonionic
Active Substance: Approximately 100%
Chemical Structure: Ethoxylated C10 Guerbet Alcohol
Ethylene Oxide Units: Approximately 8
Average Molecular Weight: Approximately 575–590 g/mol
HLB Value: Approximately 13.5–14.0
Cloud Point: Approximately 78–82°C
pH (5% Aqueous Solution): Approximately 6.5–7.5
Density (20–25°C): Approximately 0.99–1.01 g/cm³

Viscosity (23°C): Low to Moderate
Water Solubility: Completely Soluble and Dispersible in Water
Organic Solvent Solubility: Soluble in Polar Organic Solvents
Surface Activity: Excellent
Dynamic Wetting Performance: Outstanding
Static Wetting Performance: Excellent
Detergency: Excellent
Degreasing Performance: Excellent
Emulsifying Capacity: Excellent

Dispersing Ability: Excellent
Solubilizing Power: Very Good
Surface Tension Reduction: Excellent
Penetration Ability: Excellent
Foaming Behavior: Low to Moderate
Foam Stability: Good
Rinsing Properties: Excellent
Hard Water Stability: Excellent
Electrolyte Stability: Good
Acid Stability: Good

Alkali Stability: Excellent
Oxidation Stability: Good
Thermal Stability: Good
Chemical Stability: Excellent Under Recommended Storage Conditions
Low Volatility
Low Residual Alcohol Content
Low Odor
Excellent Compatibility with Anionic, Cationic, Amphoteric, and Other Nonionic Surfactants
Readily Biodegradable
Suitable for Concentrated Cleaning Formulations
Excellent Formulation Stability
Excellent Storage Stability

Physical Form: Liquid
Application: Industrial
Appearance: Cloudy, slightly turbid liquid
Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in alcohols; dispersible in organic systems
Purity: 96-98%
Color: Cloudy, slightly turbid
CAS Number: 166736-08-9
EC Number: Not assigned / No specific EC number
Chemical Description: C10 Guerbet Alcohol Alkoxylate + 8 EO
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (UVCB substance)
Molecular Weight: Not applicable (variable mixture of ethoxylated homologues)

FIRST AID MEASURES of LUTENSOL XL 80:
-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 XL 80:
-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 XL 80:
-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 XL 80:
-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 XL 80:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of LUTENSOL XL 80:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available