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TERGITOL™ 15-S Surfactants

Unique range of nonionic products

Unparalleled combination of performance properties and cost benefits

TERGITOL™ 15-S Surfactants are based on a unique secondary alcohol, resulting in ethoxylates that deliver an unparalleled combination of performance properties and cost benefits compared to primary alcohol ethoxylates (PAEs), nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs), and other general-purpose surfactants.

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Better performance for formulation applications

Most likely, you will use a TERGITOL™ 15-S product when other surfactants like linear alcohol ethoxylates haven’t provided the performance you’re looking to achieve. A 15-S product can be used on its own or in combination with other ingredients. They are compatible with a wide range of solvents and offer easy handling. Consider that you may need to rebalance your formulation to achieve optimum performance, and our technical team members can help.


 

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Improved environmental profile

All TERGITOL 15-S products are readily biodegradable and non APE-based. 15-S surfactants can help formulators meet and exceed sustainability requirements, including CleanGredients and EU Ecolabel.

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Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning

Better penetration of soils at low dosages to allow easy wipe off on hard surfaces and wetting to enable shorter wash cycles, without compromising whiteness maintenance.

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Crop Protection

Enhanced wetting, dispersion and emulsification for more efficient application of herbicides and pesticides.

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Coatings

Excellent handling due to low pour points and narrow gel range. Use when needing to improve color acceptance.

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Food & Beverage

Meet regulatory requirements demanded in applications with direct and indirect contact with food.

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Compare TERGITOL™ 15-S Surfactants and request samples

Surfactant selection depends on your unique application and the product properties that can best deliver the performance you’re looking to meet. Our broad portfolio can help meet a variety of challenges you may be facing in formulation applications. Our technical team will answer your questions and learn more about your unique needs to make recommendations.

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