CARPOL® NIONIC™ L-81

CARPOL® NIONIC™ L-81 Surfactant is a nonionic surfactant with a chemical structure designed to make it act as a defoamer in many applications. Even at very low concentrations, CARPOL® NIONIC™ L-81 Surfactant can be used to reduce the superficial tension of liquids, including high viscosity liquids. Defoaming performance is a function of cloud point and end use temperature and CARPOL® NIONIC™ L-81 Surfactant is a good low temperature defoamer. These materials are water soluble at low temperatures and will flocculate when warmed above their cloud point. In addition these products are easily removed and leave no residue on the surfaces.

Principal: Carpenter Co

Functions: Defoamer, Surfactant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Polyethers

End Uses: Chemical Intermediates, Metalworking Fluids, Wetting Agent

Applicable Processes: Fermentation, Metalworking Applications

Features: Excellent Chemical Stability, Excellent Rinsability, Good Chemical Stability, Good Steric Stabilization, Good Thermal Stability, Good Thermal Stability, Low Temperature Foam Control, Low Temperature Foam Control, Provides Steric Stabilisation

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Not Listed In California Proposition 65

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Low Temperature Foam Control
  • Wetting Agent
  • Thermal Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Good Steric Stabilization
  • Rinsability

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Fermentation
  • Metal Working Fluids
  • Chemical Intermediates

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Packaging
  • CARPOL® GP-5171 can be acidified to a nominal pH of either 5 or 6 upon request.
  • These materials are denoted as CARPOL® GP-5171-50 polyether polyol and CARPOL® GP-5171-60 polyether polyol,  respectively.
Sample Sizes Products Packaged/ Shipped Weight
1 quart Drum

460 lb net weight

1 gallon Totebin

2,300 lb net weight

5 gallon Tankwagon

40,000 - 45,000 lb net weight

  Railcar

185,000 - 189,000 lb net weight

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • CARPOL® NIONIC™ L-81 Surfactant will absorb water if the product container is not secured properly.
  • This may affect reactivity, appearance, and performance.
  • Therefore, it is advised that all receptacles containing this material be tightly fastened and stored in a dry place.

Other

Active Content
100.0 %(W/W)
Appearance
Clear liquid
Cloud Point
19.0 °C
Color (SDS)
Clear
Density
1.02 g/mL
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 200.0 °F
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Low odor
Other Hazards
None identified
Principal
Specific Gravity (SDS)
1.01-1.03
Viscosity
525.0 cPs
pH (SDS)
7.0
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point19.0 °C°C
Density1.02 g/mLg/mLAt 25°C
Viscosity525.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content100.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.01-1.03-water=1
pH (SDS)7.0-