Specialty Chemical Development & Distribution
Air Products supplies a full line of Tomadol® ethoxylates, Tomamine® ether amines and Nonidet® nonionic surfactants to the industrial & institutional (I & I) cleaning, car wash and mining industries. Their line, based on unique surfactant technology, includes a range of products to meet the most demanding applications, environmental regulations, and those requiring a balance of cost and performance. Air Products has 40 years ... [Continue Reading]
As we’ve highlighted in previous posts, nonlyphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are under increasing pressure from domestic and international regulatory bodies. The regulatory emphasis stems from the negative environmental and eco-toxicity characteristics of this non-ionic surfactant. Specifically, NPEs have been found to be persistent in the aquatic environment, moderately bioaccumulative, and extremely toxic to aquatic organisms. As a result, NPEs ... [Continue Reading]
DeFOREST Enterprises Inc. offers a diversified and comprehensive line of surfactants and specialties for a variety of end use applications. They develop a multifunctional range of products, including surfactants, hydrotopes, corrosion inhibitors, metal working lubricants, emulsifiers and gelling agents (Click here to view the full DeFOREST product catalog). DeFOREST is also a leader in developing greener surfactants and contributing to the ... [Continue Reading]
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) values are important indicators when considering which surfactant will provide optimal performance benefits for your formulation. But what is CMC and why is it important for formulators? When a certain amount of surfactant is added to water, the molecules will begin to form micelles. Micelles consist of agglomerates of surfactant molecules inside the liquid and facilitate washing by storing hydrophic ... [Continue Reading]
DMSO is used as a polar aprotic solvent in several applications, including electronics (photoresist stripping and cleaning), polyurethane coating formulations, fiber manufacturing and as a general purpose clean-up solvent. Due to lower toxicity concerns and minimal regulatory constraints, DMSO has been found to be an effective alternative to other polar solvents such as dimethyl acetamide (DMA), dimethyl formamide (DMF), and N-methyl ... [Continue Reading]
The EPA released a revised version of the Standards for Safer Cleaning Products in April 2011. Formulators adhering to DfE standards or seeking to pursue DfE certification in the future may benefit from an overview of the revisions. Specific updates include: Ingredient Communication: addressing ingredient disclosure requirements - Section 3.8 Performance Criteria for all Products: detailing testing requirements to show product effectiveness ... [Continue Reading]
It’s no secret that the EPA has targeted nonylphenols and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), both falling into the general surfactant groups of alkylphenols and alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), for phase out in the coming year. In the EPA NP and NPE Action Plan, published in August of 2010, NPEs were described as highly toxic to aquatic organisms, and in the environment degrade to the more environmentally persistent NP. They were also associated ... [Continue Reading]
John R. Hess & Co., Inc. is proud to announce its recent distribution agreement with StarChem, LLC, a specialty chemical company delivering innovative solutions and chemistries for a broad range of market applications. Hess is now an authorized distributor of the StarChem, LLC product line for the Northeast. ... [Continue Reading]
Our selection of nonionic surfactants includes a wide range of high performance ethoxylated alcohols ideal for use as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and detergents. Ethoxylated alcohols are also used as functional alternatives for formulators seeking alkyl phenol ethoxylate replacements. Whether your product development efforts focus on foaming properties, surface tension, viscosity, cloud point, or natural v.s. synthetic origins, we are experts ... [Continue Reading]
