Enhancing Cleaning Power and Shelf Life

Dow Chelating Agents improve the performance, appearance and shelf life of a wide variety of soap and detergent products. Their ability to control metal ions in formulated systems as well as water used during cleaning results in many advantages:

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  • Built-in water hardness protection
  • Improved detergency
  • Improved rinsability
  • Solubility of insoluble metal soaps, salts and oxides
  • Improved clarity of liquid products
  • Reduced rancidity, discoloration and chalking catalyzed by metal ions
  • Improved stability of peroxygen bleach-containing products
  • Enhanced stability of colorants and perfumes

Dow Chelating Agents enhance performance and shelf life in:

  • Bar and solid soaps
  • Laundry products
  • Hand dishwashing liquids
  • Commercial dishwashing formulations
  • Carpet cleaners

Frequently Used Dow Chelants: