Properties
Sustainability & Safety |
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| Biodegradation | Readily |
Typical Properties |
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| Moles EO | 9 |
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TERGITOL™ TDA-9 Surfactant
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What is TERGITOL™ TDA-9 Surfactant?
It is a primary alcohol ethoxylate used as a nonionic surfactant, wetting agent, and dispersant. Based on a synthetic alcohol containing predominantly C13 alcohol with an average of 9 moles of ethylene oxide, it’s used in formulations for oil and gas as a fracturing fluid additive, cleaning, agrochemical adjuvant, and emulsion polymerization for coatings. It is considered readily biodegradable per OECD Test Guideline 301F. CAS RN: 78330-21-9.
Uses
- Detergents & Cleaners
- Fracturing fluid additive
- Emulsion Polymerization
- Agriculture adjuvants
Benefits
- Exceptional detergency, wetting and dispersant properties
- Replacement for Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
- Readily Biodegradable
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