SURFONIC® CO-15

SURFONIC® CO-15 is the 15-mole ethoxylate of castor oil. It is an oil soluble, nonionic surface-active agent which is compatible with other nonionic surfactants and with most anionic and cationic surfactants.

Principal: Indorama Ventures Oxides LLC

Chemical Name: PEG-15 Castor Oil

Chemical Family: Polyethers

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Product Code
MITM14466
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Emulsifier
  • Viscosity control agent
  • Dispersant
  • Lubricant
  • Solubilizing agent
  • Emollient

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002321
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • SURFONIC® CO-15 surfactant may be satisfactorily stored in carbon steel tanks using steel pipes and pumps.
  • Caution must be exercised, however, to keep the material in the anhydrous state to prevent severe corrosion to the carbon steel tank and related equipment.
  • A drier on the breathing nozzle is recommended to help maintain anhydrous conditions in the storage tank.
  • For longer term color stability, it is recommended that the product be stored under an inert atmosphere.
  • Solid sediment may form upon standing.
  • There should be circulation in the storage vessel to keep solids suspended.
  • Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and steam tracing of transfer lines should be provided in cases where low environmental temperatures may make pumping of the product difficult.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellow clear
Odor (SDS)
Oily
Other Hazards
None known
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 5.0 GardnerGardner
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value8.2-
pH6.0-7.0-Internal Method 5% in distilled water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point53.0-57.0 °C°CST-9.1 10% in 25 % BDG
Density8.67 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Flash Pointmin. 200.0 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)ST-31.53
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ethylene Oxide Content41.3 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°COpen Cup
Melting Point (SDS)25.0 °C°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.04-
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)1.0-
pH (SDS)6.0-