CalCare™ 190C biobased surfactant is a clear, 40% solids, nonionic surfactant that is derived from renewable, biomass feedstocks and is produced via sustainable production methods.
It is compatible over a wide pH range with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants, and other formula ingredients like builders, polymers, and solvents.
Overview
CalCare™ 190C has excellent wetting, surface tension and foaming properties, which make it the surfactant of choice for a wide variety of personal care (PC) applications such as body washes and shampoo formulations. It performs well under a range of conditions like water hardness, temperature, and in the presence of commonly used emollients and emulsifiers.
CalCare™ 190C biobased surfactant can be used alone or in combination with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.
Key Benefits
- Clear and stable over a wide pH range making it suitable for a varoety of personal care formulations
- Sustainable, readily biodegradable, with superior cleaning performance properties
- Sulfate free and mild, with excellent foam and lather properties.
- Produced in the U.S. through scalable batch process
Typical Properties
Appearance (25°C): Clear Liquid
Solids, wt.%: 38 – 41
Viscosity (25°C), cP: 500 (Max)
Color: Light Amber
Surface Tension (1% active), mN/m: 29.0
Specific Gravity (25°C): 1.08
Ross Miles Foam (1% active), mm: Initial: 169; after 5 min: 168
pH (as-is): 4.5 – 5.5
RCI (calculated), %: 98.6
Freeze Point: -5°C (23°F)
Shelf Life: 1 Year
