Surfactants & Surface-Active Agents for Institutional & Household Cleaning

Polysorbate 20 Description — Tween 20, the Highest-HLB Nonionic Solubilizer in Its Family At Quimiconsult we offer Polysorbate 20, also known as Tween 20, polisorbato 20 (its Spanish name), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, PEG-20 sorbitan monolaurate or by its INCI name Polysorbate 20, a multifunctional nonionic surfactant widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, cleaning, agrochemical, textile, paint and animal care industries for its unique combination of properties: the highest HLB value in the polysorbate family (between 16 and 17), excellent ability to solubilize oils, flavors and fragrances in aqueous media, stability over a wide pH range (acidic and alkaline), no reactivity with ionic agents, complete water miscibility, broad chemical compatibility and a safe industrial handling profile. It is a yellow liquid at room temperature, practically odorless, soluble or dispersible in water, with a hydroxyl number of 100, a pH of 6.0 to 6.5 (5% aqueous solution), ma…

Polysorbate 60 Description — Tween 60, the Benchmark Nonionic Emulsifier for Creams and Lotions At Quimiconsult we offer Polysorbate 60, also known as Tween 60, polisorbato 60 (its Spanish name), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate, PEG-20 sorbitan monostearate or by its INCI name Polysorbate 60, a nonionic surfactant widely used in the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, cleaning, textile and manufacturing industries for its combination of properties: excellent ability to emulsify fatty phases with body and consistency, stability over a wide pH range (acidic and alkaline), no reactivity with ionic agents, water dispersibility, broad chemical compatibility and a safe handling profile. It is a paste at room temperature with a characteristic odor, soluble or dispersible in water, with a hydroxyl value of 81 to 96, a maximum acid value of 2.2 and a maximum free ethylene oxide content of 10 ppm, parameters that guarantee consistent quality and predictable formulation performance. Unli…

Dioctil Sulfosuccinato de Sodio 70% Description — Anionic Wetting Agent for Agrochemical Use (Surface Tension-Reducing Blend of Anionic Surfactants)   At Quimiconsult we supply Dioctil Sulfosuccinato de Sodio 70%, an anionic wetting agent for agrochemical use formulated as a blend of anionic surfactants. It acts as a surface tension reducer and a high-performance wetting agent: it is a clear, slightly hazy liquid with exceptionally low surface tension (25.00 to 26.50 dynes/cm), excellent uniformity and flow, rapid absorption into the substrate, and proven thermal and pH stability in water-based and solvent-based systems. The core function of Dioctil Sulfosuccinato de Sodio 70% is to reduce the surface tension of agrochemical formulations and spray solutions, improving the wettability of leaf surfaces, the penetration of the active ingredient into plant tissue and the uniform coverage of the treated area. Its high surfactant activity allows low formulation doses (0.05 to 0.8% of the to…

Biosan Description — 96% Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), High-Performance Anionic Surfactant   At Quimiconsult we offer Biosan, linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) with a minimum activity of 96%, a high-performance anionic surfactant that is the base raw material for liquid and powder detergents, industrial, institutional and household cleaners, and personal care formulations. Its linear alkyl chain makes it readily biodegradable, which makes it an excellent sustainable alternative to branched dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid (DDBSA).   Biosan can be neutralized with a range of inorganic bases —such as sodium, potassium or ammonium hydroxide— and organic amines —such as triethanolamine or monoethanolamine— to obtain the tailor-made sulfonate each formulation needs. Its low sulfuric acid content means little salt is formed on neutralization, giving a light-coloured, low-odour sulfonate and leaving the formulator ample room to adjust the viscosity, foam and appearance of th…