Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Key Features
- Thickens over wide pH range (2-12)
- Crystal clear formulations
- Synergistic thickening effect with most anionic and
- amphoteric surfactants
- Synergistic viscosity with salts
- No impact on foaming
- Newtonian profile; easy to pour
- Excellent stability, even at high temperature
- Easy to use, 100% active pastille
- Typical usage 0.5% to 4.0%
- Available globally
- Approved in China
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5% - 3.0% (Cleansing application)
- Recommended Applications
- Shampoos
- Body washes
- Liquid soaps
- Formulation Guidelines
Elfacos® GT 282 S is easily incorporated into surfactant and non- surfactant systems when working above the melting point (70- 80°C). For ease of incorporation into cold process formulations, it is recommended to prepare a premix of 15% Elfacos® GT 282 S in water and subsequently add mix to the rest of the formulation. The recommended procedure to prepare aqueous solutions of Elfacos® GT 282 S polyalkylene glycol derivative is:
- Heat water or the surfactant solution to about 70-80°C
- AddElfacos® GT 282 S pellets while stirring rapidly
- Cool down with continued stirring
- During cooling, the mixture becomes clear at about 40°C (below cloud point on heating) and the viscosity increases.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH Value 6.5 - - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 25°C) 1.07 kg/m³ - Oxidising Properties The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing. - - Explosive Properties Not Explosive - - Bulk Density 550 kg/m³ - Ignition Temperature min. 100 °C - Melting Point 48 °C - Odor Slight - - Appearance Pellets - - Soluble in Water - - - Clarity
Elfacos GT 282S nonionic copolymer exhibits exceptional clarity in aqueous systems.
Figure 1: Clarity of Elfacos GT 282S 10% in water solution
- Synergistic Thickening
Synergistic Thickening
Elfacos® GT 282 S nonionic copolymer exhibits excellent synergistic effect with most anionic and amphoteric surfactants.
Figure 2: Thickening effect of 5% Elfacos GT 282S with 14% surfactant
Synergistic Thickening with salt
Low levels of Elfacos® GT 282 S nonionic copolymer synergistically boost viscosity with salt.
Figure 3: Viscosity of SLES base with 0.5% Elfacos GT 282S and salt
- Chemical and hydrolytic stability
The molecular structure of Elfacos® GT 282 S consists of three parts, where the central hydrophilic moiety is linked at both ends to lipophilic chains via hydrolytically stable ether bonds. This makes Elfacos® GT 282 S inherently resistant against hydrolysis, even at elevated temperatures and over a wide pH range.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Information
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area.