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With almost 200 surfactants in our product line, choosing the right product can be a challenge. The table below lists various cleaning applications and desirable performance features for each. It then provides a list of recommended DOW surfactants that can satisfy your basic requirements.
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| Application |
Performance Features |
Selected Surfactant Recommendations |
| Hard Surface Cleaner |
Fast wetting, detergency, foam, good rinsing, low color, component compatibility (disinfectant, bleach or other ingredients) |
DOWFAX™ 2A1
DOWFAX™ C10L
ECOSURF™ EH-3
ECOSURF™ EH-6
ECOSURF™ EH-9
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
ECOSURF™ SA-15
TERGITOL™ 15-S-5
TERGITOL™ 15-S-7
TERGITOL™ 15-S-9
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 1X
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 2X
TERGITOL™ NP-7
TERGITOL™ NP-8
TERGITOL™ NP-9
TERGITOL™ NP-10
TERGITOL™ TMN-6 (90%)
TERGITOL™ TMN-10 (90%)
TRITON™ CG-110
TRITON™ X-45
TRITON™ X-100
TRITON™ X-102
TRITON™ X-114
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| Bathroom Cleaner |
Wetting, soap scum detergency, little to no visible residue, compatibility (bleach, disinfectant) |
DOWFAX™ 2A1
DOWFAX™ 3B2
DOWFAX™ 8390
DOWFAX™ C10L
ECOSURF™ EH-3
ECOSURF™ EH-6
ECOSURF™ EH-9
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
ECOSURF™ SA-15
TERGITOL™ 15-S-5
TERGITOL™ 15-S- 7
TERGITOL™ 15-S- 9
TERGITOL™ TMN-6 (90%)
TRITON™ CF-10
TRITON™ CF- 21
TRITON™ CG-110
TRITON™ DF-12
TRITON™ DF-16
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| Dishwash & Rinse Aid |
Low, unstable foam, wetting, spotting & filming |
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 1X
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 2X
TRITON™ CF-10
TRITON™ CF-32
TRITON™ CF-87
TRITON™ DF-12
TRITON™ DF-16
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| Hand Dishwash |
Skin mildness, spotting & filming, wetting |
TRITON™ CG-110
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| Floor & Carpet Care |
Wetting, foam, minimal rewetting |
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
ECOSURF™ SA-15
TERGITOL™ 15-S-7
TERGITOL™ 15-S-9
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 1X
TERGITOL™ MinFoam 2X
TRITON™ CF-10
TRITON™ CF-21
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| Car Wash & Car Care |
Wetting, oily / particulate soils, rinsing with minimal residue, wax / silicone emulsification |
DOWFAX™ 2A1
DOWFAX™ 3B2
ECOSURF™ EH-3
ECOSURF™ EH-6
ECOSURF™ EH-9
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
TERGITOL™ NP-9
TERGITOL™ TMN-6 (90%)
TERGITOL™ TMN-10 (90%)
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| Laundry |
Wetting, dispersing, stain & substrate specific cleaning, compatibility (other surfactants, bleach, builders, enzymes) |
DOWFAX™ 8390
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
ECOSURF™ SA-15
TERGITOL™ 15-S-5
TERGITOL™ 15-S-7
TERGITOL™ 15-S-9
TERGITOL™ NP-4
TERGITOL™ NP-6
TERGITOL™ NP-7
TERGITOL™ NP-8
TERGITOL™ NP-9
TERGITOL™ NP-10
TRITON™ X-100
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| Pre-Wash Spotter |
Stain specific cleaning |
ECOSURF™ SA-4
ECOSURF™ SA-7
ECOSURF™ SA-9
TERGITOL™ 15-S-5
TERGITOL™ 15-S-7
TERGITOL™ 15-S-9
TERGITOL™ NP-4
TERGITOL™ NP-6
TERGITOL™ NP-7
TERGITOL™ NP-8
TERGITOL™ NP-9
TERGITOL™ NP-10
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