Surfactants

Lubrizol Life Science, Home offers a number of anionic, nonionic/amphoteric, and cationic surfactants to meet your cleaning needs.

  • Anionic surfactants
    • Chemphos™ phosphate esters
    • Sulfochem™ alkyl sulfates
    • Sulfochem™ ether sulfates
  • Cationic surfactants
    • Ameenex™ coco-based amines
  • Nonionic / Amphoteric surfactants
    • Amidex™ alkanolamides
    • Chembetaine™ amphoterics
    • Chemoxide™ amine oxides
  • Specialty products and blends 

Products

Product Name Description
2-Ethyl Hexyl Acid Phosphate 2-Ethyl Hexyl Acid Phosphate belongs to a family of alkyl acid phosphates best characterized as complex mono and di-phosphoric acid esters. Their unique structure and diverse properties make them ideal candidates for a wide variety of applications. 2-Ethyl Hexyl Acid Phosphate contains approximately equal molar concentrations of the mono and diesters. Can be used as a pigment dispersion, catalyst, curing agent and stabilizer. 2-Ethyl Hexyl Acid Phosphate is readily neutralized with alkali metals or amines.
AAP-EP Amyl Acid Phosphate-EP belongs to a family of alkyl acid phosphates, best characterized as complex mono and di-phosphoric acid esters. Their unique structure and diverse properties make them ideal candidates for a wide variety of applications. This product can be used as a catalyst in coatings and as a lubricant, pigment dispersant or anti-static agent in textiles. Amyl Acid Phosphate-EP contains approximately equal molar concentrations of the mono and diesters. This product is readily neutralized with alkali metals or amines.
Amidex™ CE surfactant Amidex™ CE surfactant is a 100% solids, all purpose, economical detergent and viscosity builder for anionic surfactant systems. It is recommended for use in hand soaps, liquid dish detergents, car wash formulations, and other industrial cleaners.
Amidex™ CO-1 surfactant Amidex™ CO-1 surfactant is a naturally-derived, noionic surfactant that provides cost-effective detergency, wetting power, emulsification, and lubricity. It is especially suited for industrial and specialty cleaning industrial compounds.
Chembetaine™ ACB surfactant Chembetaine™ ACB surfactant is a 100% coconut-derived, amphoteric surfactant compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It is an excellent naturally-derived alternative for traditional amphoteric surfactants having a high renewable carbon index (0.75). It is recommended for use in hand soaps, manual dish wash, surface cleaners and car wash applications.
Chembetaine™ C surfactant Chembetaine™ C surfactant is a coconut oil-derived, high foaming surfactant which is stable over a wide pH range. It is stable in acid and alkaline environments and recommended for use as a performance booster in hand soaps and industrial cleaners. Its foaming properties make it effective in hydraulic fracturing and drilling applications. It is Safer Choice certified and listed on CleanGredients,
Chembetaine™ C-42 surfactant Chembetaine™ C-42 surfactant is a coconut oil-derived, high active, high foaming surfactant which is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its zwitterionic nature, it is stable in both acidic and alkaline systems. It is recommended for use as a performance booster in hand soaps and industrial cleaners. Its foaming properties make it effective in hydraulic fracturing and drilling applications.
Chembetaine™ SB-PHP surfactant Chembetaine™ SB-PHP surfactant does not precipitate from solution at an isoelectric pH value and is equally soluble in soft water, hard water, brine and concentrated electrolyte solutions. Clear solutions with excellent foaming and wetting characteristics can be obtained. The copious and stable foam produced under a wide variety of conditions suggests its use in formulations of heavy-duty, industrial alkaline cleaners such as steam cleaning compounds, wax removers and hard surface cleaners. Outstanding performance in high concentrations of mineral acids suggests its' use as a wetting agent in the acid pickling of metals and as a detergent in acid cleaners with scale and lime soap dispersing properties. Chembetaine™ SB-PHP surfactant provides the synergistic effects of increased foam and stability in combination with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl-benzene sulfonates and soaps. It is a viscosity builder when formulated with anionic surfactants.
Chemoxide™ CAW surfactant Chemoxide™ CAW surfactant is a naturally-derived, nonionic surfactant. It is an exceptional foam booster which can also act as a hydrotrope. It functions over a broad pH range. Chemoxide CAW surfactant is recommended for use in manual dish care, surface cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, car wash products, and hand soaps.
Chemoxide™ LO surfactant Chemoxide™ LO surfactant is a low color and odor, nonionic surfactant used as a secondary or primary surfactant due to its high flash foam and hydrotropic properties. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. Chemoxide LO surfactant exhibits good tolerance to electrolytes which permits improved performance in hard water. Enhanced foaming at lower pH ranges makes Chemoxide LO surfactant an ideal foam booster for low pH cleaning formulations including automotive care, dish care, fabric care, laundry detergents, and surface cleaners. It has no added preservative.
Chemoxide™ MO surfactant Chemoxide™ MO surfactant is an amine oxide which is bleach stable and acid stable. Due to its good degreasing performance and foam properties, it is an excellent choice for hard surface cleaners, manual dish wash detergents, and hand soaps. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants.
Chemphos™ TC-310 surfactant Chemphos™ TC-310 phosphate ester having excellent wetting, emulsifying and dispersing properties. Chemphos™ TC-310 phosphate ester may be neutralized readily with amines or alkalis to form salts with excellent detergent properties and low foam characteristics.Widely used in heavy-duty cleaners, all purpose cleaners, hard-surface detergents and low foaming, rust-retarding, metal cleaners, Chemphos™ TC-310 phosphate ester acts as an emulsifier for mineral oil, crude oil, and pesticide formulations and extends life of wax and resin floor finishes. It also has outstanding surface tension reduction properties and is resistant to heat and alkali.
CHEMPHOS™ TC-310S Chemphos™ TC-310S is a sodium salt of a surface-active phosphate ester having excellent wetting, emulsifying and dispersing properties. Soluble in water and many polar and nonpolar solvents. Emulsifier for mineral oil, crude oil, and pesticide formulations. Prolongs the life of wax and resin floor finishes without damage to floor covering.
CHEMPHOS™TC-227 Chemphos™ TC-227 is a detergent, emulsifier, wetting agent and coupling agent. It is compatible and stable in concentrated electrolyte solutions and is water soluble. Chemphos™ TC-227 improves detergency, foaming and increases viscosity of cleaners.
CHEMPHOS™TC-310S Chemphos™ TC-310S is a sodium salt of a surface-active phosphate ester having excellent wetting, emulsifying and dispersing properties. It is soluble in water and many polar and nonpolar solvents. Chemphos™ TC-310S is an emulsifier for mineral oil, crude oil and pesticide formulations and prolongs the life of wax and resin floor finishes without damage to floor covering.
CHEMPHOS™TR-421 Chemphos™ TR-421 is a water-soluble surfactant which is exceptionally stable in alkali systems with outstanding compatibility in concentrated electrolyte solutions. It is an effective agent for coupling nonionic surfactants with liquid, alkali detergent systems. Chemphos™ TR-421 exhibits excellent detergency in hard-surface and household cleaners. It is a moderate foamer. Used in the preparation of dry-cleaning detergents.
CHEMPHOS™TR-440 Chemphos™ TR-440 surfactant is an alkali-stable detergent, emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant. It is suitable as a rewetting agent in the pre-treatment of resin finished cotton.
CHEMPHOS™TR-444 Chemphos™ TR-444 is a stable detergent, surface active phosphate ester which is compatible with high concentrations of sodium hydroxide and silicate builders. It is also useful as a coupling agent in alkaline detergent formulations.
CHEMPHOS™TX-625 Chemphos™ TX-625 exhibits emulsifying, penetrating and anti-corrosion properties. It offers potential scale inhibition effect. Solutions of 10% form gels in soft and hard water; solutions of 0.1% are cloudy.
Sulfochem™ EA-60 surfactant Sulfochem™ EA-60 surfactant is a 3 mole, 60% active, cost-effective surfactant for use in a wide variety of industrial and household cleaning products including manual liquid dishwashing systems. It provides great flash foam with good detergency and low pour point. It also has excellent wetting properties. The pH should remain below 7 in the end product formulations using Sulfochem EA-60 surfactant.
Sulfochem™ ES-60 surfactant Sulfochem™ ES-60 surfactant is a 3 mole, 60% active, cost-effective surfactant for use in liquid dish wash products and light and heavy duty surface cleaners. It has excellent flash foam properties, good wetting properties, excellent detergency, and a low pour point. Sulfochem™ ES-60 is included on the Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL).
Sulfochem™ ES-70US surfactant Sulfochem™ ES-70US surfactant is a naturally derived, 2 mole, highly concentrated surfactant. It is flowable and easy to incorporate into formulations. Its low odor characteristic will require less fragrance resulting in overall formula cost savings.
Sulfochem™ PA-60 Sulfochem™ PA-60 is a general purpose foaming agent developed for fresh water and low brines. It is biodegradable and exhibits low toxicity, making it highly acceptable for water-well drilling. Sulfochem™ PA-60 is compatible with polymers and amphoterics for added foam stability.
Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant is a cost-effective, naturally-derived surfactant with good detergency. It has low salt content and excellent foaming and cleaning efficacy. It produces high levels of copious, dense, rich foam.
Sulfochem™B-PDLK Surfactant Blend Sulfochem™ B-PDLK is a concentrated surfactant blend that was specially developed to yield a high foaming premium dishwash detergent when diluted. Sulfochem™ B-PDLK is an economical and versatile blend that can be used for a wide variety of home care end products.
Sulfochem™SLS-PHP surfactant Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP is a cost-effective, naturally-derived surfactant with excellent detergency used in hand cleansers, car wash, and fabric cleaning systems. It has low salt content and excellent foaming and cleaning efficacy. It produces high levels of copious, dense, rich foam. Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP is included on the Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL).
Sulfochem™SLS-WAK Sulfochem™ SLS-WA surfactant is a cost-effective, naturally-derived surfactant with good detergency used in hand cleaners, car wash, and fabric cleaning systems. It has low salt content and excellent foaming and cleaning efficacy. It produces high levels of copious, dense, rich foam.