Tergitol 15-S-7
Typical Physical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.
Actives, wt% ---------------------------------------------------------------100
Cloud Point1 ---------------------------------------------------------------37
HLB2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------12.1
Moles EO --------------------------------------------------------------------7
Pour Point3 -----------------------------------------------------------------1
Appearance ------------------------------------------------------------------Pale yellow liquid
pH, 1% aq solution--------------------------------------------------------- 6.8
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F), cP--------------------------------------------- 51
Density at 20°C (68°F), g/mL ----------------------------------------------0.991
Flash Pt, Closed Cup, ASTM D93 ---------------------------------------186°C 368°F
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1 Cloud point: °C, 1 wt% actives aqueous solution
2 HLB Range: 10 o/w emulsifier, 10-15 good wetting, 12-15 detergents
3 Pour point: °C
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Solubility and Compatibility
• Soluble in water
• Soluble in chlorinated solvents and most polar organic solvents
• Chemically stable in the presence of dilute acids, bases and salts
• Compatible with anionic , cationic, and other nonionic surfactants
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