Surfactants & Surface-Active Agents

Polysorbate 20 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 20, is a nonionic surfactant of industrial grade. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Functions as a solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in aqueous media, stable over a wide pH range (6.0–8.0). Provides compatibility in formulations with ionic agents and improves emulsion stability. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. CAS 9005-64-5. Properties: hydroxyl number 100, max. moisture 3.0%, max. Gardner color 3.0, pH (5% solution) between 6.0 and 6.5. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Polysorbate 60 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 60. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated sorbitan esters, soluble or dispersible in water, stable over a wide pH range (5.0–8.0). Acts as a wetting agent, dispersant, and lipophilic emulsifier, as well as a softener and solubilizer. Properties: hydroxyl number 81–96, max. acid value 2.2, max. free ethylene oxide content 10 ppm, characteristic odor, and paste presentation at 25 °C. CAS 9005-67-8. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Intex, blend of anionic surfactants. Colorless liquid, 100% active. Offers excellent uniformity and flowability, promotes rapid absorption, with thermal and pH stability. Compatible with both water-based and solvent-based systems, with good tolerance to high-hardness water and low risk of foam instability. Applications: agrochemical formulations as a wetting agent and surface tension reducer. Properties: surface tension 25.00–26.50 dynes/cm, moisture 20–25%, pH (1% solution) between 5.0–7.0, dispersible in water and alcohol, specific gravity ~1.00. Recommended dosage is 0.05–0.8% in the total formulation. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.