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Lutensol XP Surfactants
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XP
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XP
XP
XP
30 Surfactant
40 Surfactant
50 Surfactant
60 Surfactant
69 Surfactant
70 Surfactant
79 Surfactant
80 Surfactant
89 Surfactant
90 Surfactant
99 Surfactant
100 Surfactant
140 Surfactant
Performance Chemicals
Lutensol XP Surfactants
Nonionic surfactants for detergents and cleaners, and for the chemical and allied industries
Chemical nature:
The Lutensol XP types are branched nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl
polyethylene glycol ethers based on C 10 -Guerbet alcohol and ethylene
oxide.
The Lutensol XP types are manufactured by reacting the C 10 -alcohol with
ethylene oxide in stoichiometric proportions. The numeric portion of the
product name indicates the general degree of ethoxylation.
Product properties:
Solubility:
Biodegradability:
The Lutensol XP types are readily biodegradable according to test methods OECD
301 A F.
Potable water
(2.7 mmol
2+
Ca /l)
Caustic
soda(5%)
Salt
Hydrochloric
Solution
acid (5%)
(5%)
Solvent
naphtha
Ethanol
Isopro1)
panol
Aromatic
hydrocarbons
Lutensol XP 30
Lutensol XP 40
Lutensol XP 50
Lutensol XP 60
Lutensol XP 69
Lutensol XP 70
Lutensol XP 79
Lutensol XP 80
Lutensol XP 89
Lutensol XP 90
Lutensol XP 99
Lutensol XP 100
Lutensol XP 140
+
r
=
=
=
=
clear solution
sparingly soluble (insoluble sediment)
insoluble (phase separation)
forms an opaque soluble, homogeneous emulsion
1) All Lutensol XP types except the water diluted types Lutensol XP 69, XP 79, XP 89 and XP 99 are only
partially soluble in isopropanol (formation of an insoluble sediment)
Performance Chemicals
Lutensol
XP 30
XP 40
XP 50
XP 60
XP 69
XP 70
XP 79
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Degree of ethoxylation
Concentration
100
100
100
100
85
100
85
Method B
Method C
Method D
41
52
60
66
66
70
70
Method E
31
44
56
62
62
68
68
g/mol
290
330
370
410
410
445
445
g/cm3
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.98
1.00
0.99
1.01
Pour point
13
16
25
26
<0
27
<0
Solidification point
<0
10
<0
<0
Melting point
cps
25
90
90
140
70
290
90
mg KOH/g
195
170
150
135
135
125
125
10
11
11
12
12
>110
>120
>130
>130
>130
>140
>140
mm, 26C
10/4
5/0
12/3
26/6
29/7
mm, 50C
6/2
12/3
20/10
33/9
dynes/cm
27
27
26
26
Viscosity
(23C, Brookfield, 60 rpm)
Hydroxyl number
HLB
Flash point (DIN 51376)
45/8
26
26
26
Performance Chemicals
Lutensol
XP 80
XP 89
XP 90
XP 99
XP 100
XP 140
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid/Paste
Paste
Degree of ethoxylation
10
14
100
85
100
85
100
100
Method A
56
56
69
69
80
96
Method B
43
43
53
53
64
78
Method C
34
34
42
42
52
64
Method D
75
75
78
78
81
82
Method E
74
74
76
76
81
85
g/mol
500
500
550
550
610
750
g/cm3
0.98
(60 C )
1.02
0.99
(60 C )
1.03
1.00
(60 C )
1.01
(60 C )
Pour point
31
<0
32
<0
33
36
Solidification point
14
<0
16
<0
17
20
Melting point
39
mPas
300
90
1200
100
30
(60 C )
40
(60 C )
mg KOH/g
110
110
100
100
90
75
13
13
14
14
14.5
16
>140
>140
>150
>150
>160
>190
13
26
306
mm, 26C
37/10
53/12
67/18
58/25
mm, 50C
67/9
85/19
85/9
83/19
mN/m
27
30
35
Concentration
Cloud point (EN 1890)*
Viscosity
(23C, Brookfield, 60 rpm)
Hydroxyl number
HLB
Flash point (DIN 51376)
Draves Wetting
Ross-Miles foam height
(initial / 5 min.)
Surface tension (0.1%
aqueous, 23 C)
27
28
28
The above information is correct at the time of going to press. It does not
necessarily form part of the product specification.
Performance Chemicals
Manufacturing Specifications
Lutensol
XP 30
XP 40
XP 50
XP 60
XP 69
XP 70
XP 79
30-33
42-45
54-57
61-64
61-64
67-70
67-70
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
Cloud point
C
(1 :3 BDG : H2 O)
pH
Color
APHA
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
Water
Wt. %
0-0.5
0-0.5
0-0.5
0.0.5
14-16
0-0.5
14-16
25C
Clear
Clear
Hazy
Hazy
Hazy
Appearance
Lutensol
Cloud point
(1% aq.)
pH
XP 80
XP 89
XP 90
XP 99
XP 100
XP 140
54-57
54-57
67-70
67-70
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
Color
APHA
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
0-50
Water
0-0.5
14-16
0-0.5
14-16
0-0.5
0-0.5
25C
Sl. hazy
Hazy
Hazy
Paste
Appearance
Viscosity
The relationship between viscosity and temperature is always an
important point to consider when Lutensol XP types are stored or shipped.
This is shown in the following table (mPas, Brookfield LVT):
Viscosity at C
Lutensol XP 30
160
10
20
23
30
40
50
60
90
30
25
20
15
10
10
900
150
90
30
25
15
10
Lutensol XP 50
> 10
1600
160
90
40
30
20
10
Lutensol XP 60
> 10 5
3100
280
140
60
40
20
10
Lutensol XP 69
300
150
80
70
50
30
15
10
1300
290
70
40
20
15
120
90
60
40
30
20
390
300
110
60
40
20
Lutensol XP 40
> 10
Lutensol XP 70
> 10
Lutensol XP 79
370
Lutensol XP 80
> 10
> 10
200
5
> 10
Lutensol XP 89
400
200
100
90
60
40
30
20
Lutensol XP 90
solid
solid
3300
1200
380
150
80
25
Lutensol XP 99
460
230
120
100
70
40
30
20
350
60
30
190
45
40
Lutensol XP 100
Lutensol XP 140
solid
solid
solid
solid
> 10
3100
> 10
> 10
720
> 10
Performance Chemicals
The Lutensol XP types can form fairly stiff gels at certain concentrations
when water is added. The figures below were measured using a
Brookfield viscometer at 23 C and 60 rpm.
The viscosity of Lutensol XP types at 23C as a function of concentration in water (all values in mPas)
% Water
content
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
XP 30
XP 40
XP 50
XP 60
XP 69
XP 70
XP 79
10
25
90
90
130
70
290
90
10
30
50
60
70
80
70
85
20
40
60
70
80
16000
80
43400
30
50
70
90
240
> 10
36900
15600
40
70 1)
90
8300
> 10 5
34900
78500
130 1)
50
110 1)
100 1)
45800
32500
760 1)
350 1)
80 1)
60
190 1)
150 1)
> 10 5
240 1)
110 1)
100 1)
50
70
1)
1)
1)
50
40
70 1)
50 1)
20
20
1)
1)
10
10
180
100
80
20 1)
60 1)
90
1)
1)
10
10
43000
80
2000
270
10
1)
60
10
% Water
content
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
Lutensol
XP 80
XP 89
XP 90
XP 99
XP 100
XP 140
90
1200
100
3100
solid
10
300
10
150
100
160
100
180
200
20
150
3000
160
100
180
220
30
150
780
160
105
180
240
40
1200
110
160
110
230
260
50
150
90
200
105
240
240
60
130
70
150
70
190
150
70
100
30
90
30
90
90
80
60
20
60
20
60
60
90
50
10
50
10
50
50
The numbers reported have to be regarded as maximum values; the values measured immediately after mixing
will be lower than the numbers reported.
Performance Chemicals
Applications
The Lutensol XP types belong to a group of nonionic surfactants that
have established themselves in detergents and cleaners, and in other
branches of the chemical industry, by virtue of the high levels of surface
activity they display. Their main area of application is in detergents and
cleaners for household, industrial and institutional use.
Because they are nonionic, the Lutensol XP types can be combined
with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants and auxiliaries. They are
fully compatible with alkyl-lauryl sulfonates, ether sulfates and other
sulfated and sulfonated products. This enables synergistic effects and
very high levels of performance to be obtained. They are also
compatible with other nonionic surfactants such as our Lutensol A N,
AO, AT, TO, and ON types (a.k.a. Iconol 24, 35, DA, and TDA types),
and the low-foaming surfactants in our Plurafac LF and Pluronic and
Pluronic R ranges. Their compatibility with dyes, pigments, protective
colloids, thickeners and other substances with a molar mass in the
upper range is also very good.
The versatility of the Lutensol XP types is such that they can be used to
formulate acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners that satisfy the most
varied requirements. They are effective emulsifiers in combination with
Basophor types and other products from the Lutensol range.
Large amounts of acids, alkali, salts and organic solvents may have to
be added to some formulations in order to fulfill special requirements.
High concentrations of inorganic salts, bases and acids can impair the
solubility of the Lutensol XP types, they can still cause solutions to
separate or to become cloudy. Provided they are redispersible, their
performance is not affected.
Cleaners
Household cleaners
Cleaners for floors, sanitary ware, tiles and enamel can be formulated
with Lutensol XP 60, XP 70, XP 80, XP 90 and XP 100 in combination
with other Lutensol types, dispersing agents (Sokalan ) and chelating
agents (Trilon ). It can be advisable to add a solubilizer such as sodium
xylene sulfonate to highly concentrated formulations.
Acid cleaners
Performance Chemicals
Emulsification
Dispersing
Wetting
The Lutensol XP types are very effective wetting agents. They can be
employed in a variety of refining, mixing, impregnating and surfacetreatment processes.
Again, graduated tests under practical conditions are the most effective
means of determining the best products for specific applications.
Other applications
There are many applications for the Lutensol XP types in the leather,
paper, paints and building products industries.
Lutensol XP 30 can be used as raw material for ether sulfates.
Performance Chemicals
Storage
a) The Lutensol XP types should be stored indoors in a dry place.
Storerooms must not be overheated (< 120F).
b) The Lutensol XP types are hygroscopic due to their good solubility in
water, with the result that they may absorb moisture very quickly.
Drums must be resealed each time they are opened.
c) The storage temperature should not be allowed to fall substantially
below 20 C. The solidification points of these products also need to
be taken into account.
d) Liquid that has solidified or that shows signs of sedimentation should
be heated to 5060 C and homogenized before it is processed.
e) Drums that have solidified or that have begun to precipitate should be
reconstituted by gentle agitated heating, preferably in a heating
cabinet. The temperature must not be allowed to exceed 60 C. This
also applies if drums are heated by external electrical elements.
Internal electrical elements should not be used because of the
localized anomalies in temperature that they cause.
f) As with other nonionic surfactants, it is recommended that the Lutensol
XP types be blanketed with nitrogen if they are stored in heated tanks
(at 5060 C) to prevent contact with air. Constant, gentle stirring
helps to prevent discoloration as a result of prolonged contact with
electrical elements or external heating coils.
Materials
Shelf Life
Provided they are stored properly and drums are kept tightly sealed, the
Lutensol XP types have a shelf life of at least two years in their original
packaging.
Safety
Please refer to our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for instructions on
safe and proper handling and disposal.
Performance Chemicals
Note
Lutensol, Lutensit, Basophor, Sokalan, Trilon, and Korantin are registered trademarks of BASF Aktiengesellschaft
Pluronic and Plurafac are a registered trademarks of BASF Corporation.
Iconol is a trademark of BASF Corporation.
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