AQUA-CLEEN^® HC – NONIONIC SURFACTANT

Non-Ionic Surfactant for High pH Formulations

AQUA-CLEEN^® HC

Aqua-Cleen^® HC is a high-performance non-toxic surfactant chemical used as an additive in neutral to highly alkaline aqueous cleaner degreaser formulations.

Product Description

Aqua-Cleen^® HC is a high-performance non-toxic surfactant chemical used as an additive in neutral to highly alkaline aqueous cleaner degreaser formulations. It is designed to maximize cleaning performance in a wide range of applications and specifically in high ionic strength applications. It works well across a broad pH range and is particularly effective in caustic and brine solutions.

High Foam Surfactant for Caustic Based Formulations

Aqua-Cleen^® HC is a proprietary ethoxylated surfactant based on sulfur chemistry. Its distinctive formulation provides outstanding surface spreading and wetting capacity, superior detergent properties, high efficiency oil splitting for easier recycling, excellent corrosion inhibiting ability and unique coupling properties.

Aqua-Cleen^® HC is safe to handle, and is inherently biodegradable. These characteristics and its superior detergent capabilities make Aqua-Cleen^® HC a highly effective and safe cleaner and degreaser ingredient.

Advantages

Formulations containing Aqua-Cleen^® HC are able to effectively wet, penetrate, lift and disperse contaminants from surfaces.

Is an excellent detergent ingredient
Works well as a corrosion inhibitor
Couples well with caustic and potash
Is compatible with brines – sodium and calcium
Is capable of high efficiency oil splitting for easy recycling
Is environmentally friendly
Offers easy handling and mixing at all concentrations

Delivering results to formulators and manufacturers with AQUA-CLEEN^® HC

Packaging Sizes

44 lb pails
450 lb drums
2400 lb totes

The most POWERFUL degreaser concentrate available.

Formulating With Aqua-Cleen^® HC - Degreaser Formulation & Surfactant Soap

Aqua-Cleen^® HC is the ideal additive for formulating high pH cleaners across many different industries. It is currently used with great success in the following applications:

Metal Cleaning – surfactant chemical used in caustic cleaning vats and rinse tanks
Pulp and Paper – dispersant, felt cleaner and equipment clean-up
Soil Washing – organic and metal dispersion
Fibers – die cleaning and sizing agent removal
Adhesives – starch, epoxies and organic
Lubricants and Surfactant Soaps – chain belt, metal working, low viscosity soaps
Degreaser ingredient – for general purpose cleaner and degreaser formulations

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of surfactant is Aqua-Cleen^®?
Aqua-Cleen^® is a nonionic sulfur based polyoxyethylene surfactant.
Can I dilute Aqua-Cleen^® with water?
Yes, Aqua-Cleen^® can be diluted with water. A typical dilution range is between 1 and 5% by volume. A suggested base formulation for a heavy duty degreaser is Aqua-Cleen^® 5%, EDTA 3%, Water 92% (by weight).
Does Aqua-Cleen^® foam?
Like any other surfactant, Aqua-Cleen^® foams but it is not classified as a high foaming. Foam height, initial(1): 96 mm; foam height, five minutes(1): 0 mm ((1)ASTM D1173-53). More details can be found in the Aqua-Cleen^® PDS and SDS.
Does Aqua-Cleen^® have a strong/unpleasant smell?
Aqua-Cleen^® does not have a strong/unpleasant smell. Aqua-Cleen^® has a pleasant citrus or grapefruit-like fragrance.
Is Aqua-Cleen^® corrosive?
Aqua-Cleen^® is not corrosive. In fact, Aqua-Cleen^® has inherent properties that make it a corrosion inhibitor. The typical pH of Aqua-Cleen^® is 3-5.
Is Aqua-Cleen^® toxic or hazardous?
Aqua-Cleen^® is classified as inherently biodegradable, non-hazardous as well as non-toxic to sewage organisms at moderate concentrations. More details can be found in the Aqua-Cleen^® PDS and SDS.
What are the benefits of using ethoxylated sulfur based surfactants like Aqua-Cleen^® instead of ethoxylated alcohols?
The presence of sulfur imparts outstanding properties such as high wettability, high detergency and high solubility in oil phases. In addition, it allows the formation of foam-breaking byproducts, making it suitable for a variety of processes such as pulp and paper cleaning, wool scouring, and metal cleaning.
Will Aqua-Cleen^® work well in metal surface cleaning formulations?
Yes, Aqua-Cleen^® is ideal for this purpose as it is non-corrosive to base metal. It can act as a tarnish-removing component for alkaline copper and brass cleaners and is effective in wide pH ranges. Aqua-Cleen^® cleans metal to a bright, shiny, water break free surface.

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