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Tamen™ CS-226SA

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Tamen™ CS-226SA is a 100% active cationic surfactant designed for excellent cleaning and degreasing performance. It effectively removes oily soils from hard surfaces like glass and metal and can replace or enhance the performance of standard nonionic surfactants in water-based, low-VOC cleaners. Tamen™ CS-226SA is ideal for use in water-based degreasers, household cleaners, and vehicle cleaning formulations, offering properties such as anti-static, dispersing, and oil solubilizing. It can be used as a standalone surfactant or in combination with other surfactants.

Tamen™ CS-300

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Tamen™ CS-300 is a 75% active cationic emulsifier derived from coconut oil fatty acid. It is water-soluble, biodegradable, and offers emulsifying, dispersing, flocculating, solubilizing, and fabric softening properties. Tamen™ CS-300 is used in various applications, including automatic car wash rinse-aids, textile anti-stats, water-based degreasers, household cleaners, and vehicle cleaners. It is particularly effective in sheeter wax formulations, providing superior beading properties and minimizing spotting and streaking.

Tamen™ EM-C15

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Tamen™ EM-C15 is a 95% active PEG-15 cocoalkylmethyl ammonium chloride surfactant. It is water-soluble, biodegradable, and effective across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline systems. Tamen™ EM-C15 offers anti-static, dispersing, solubilizing, and foaming properties, making it versatile for use in applications such as vehicle washes, degreasers, hard surface cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, and textile processing. It is especially useful as a grease-cutting emulsifier in cleaners and as an anti-stat in textile operations.

Tamen™ Q-24

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Tamen™ Q-24 is an 80% active alkyldimethylbenzyl/dialkyldimethyl ammonium chloride surfactant solution in water and alcohol. It offers excellent cleaning, degreasing, and deodorizing properties, particularly effective at removing oily soils from hard surfaces such as glass and metal. Tamen™ Q-24 is designed for use in water-based, low-VOC cleaners and can replace or enhance the performance of standard nonionic surfactants. It functions as a hydrotrope, degreaser, and oil solubilizer, making it suitable for various cleaning applications including degreasers and household cleaners.

Tamen™ Q-408

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Tamen™ Q-408 is an 80% active alkyldimethylbenzyl/didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride surfactant solution in water and alcohol. It offers excellent cleaning, degreasing, and deodorizing performance, effectively removing oily soils from glass, metal, and other hard surfaces. Tamen™ Q-408 is designed for use in water-based, low-VOC cleaners as a replacement or enhancement for standard nonionic surfactants. It functions as a hydrotrope and grease dispersing agent and is suitable for use in various cleaning applications, including degreasers and household cleaners.

Tamen™ SE-100

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Tamen™ SE-100 is a 100% active self-emulsifying conditioner concentrate, made from cetearyl alcohol, PEG-40 castor oil, and stearalkonium chloride in flake form. It is designed for use in personal care products such as lotions, creams, and hair conditioners, offering excellent conditioning properties. Tamen™ SE-100 enhances wet combing, detangling, and provides a silky-soft feel to hair, while also improving product stability and delivering a smooth, silky skin feel in skincare products. It is dispersible in hot water, polar organic solvents, and non-polar solvents.

Tamen™ TM-16

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Tamen™ TM-16 is a cationic surfactant solution used as an antistatic and conditioning agent. It is particularly effective in hair care formulations, providing both conditioning and detangling benefits. This product appears as a clear light amber liquid and has a mild soapy odor.

Valens™ AE 900

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Valens™ AE 900 is a 95% active narrow-range alcohol ethoxylate surfactant designed for effective cleaning and degreasing. It is ideal for removing oily soils from hard surfaces such as glass and metal. Valens™ AE 900 serves as a replacement for nonylphenol-based surfactants, offering enhanced performance at lower concentrations with faster solution rates. It is biodegradable and suitable for use in low-VOC, water-based cleaners, making it ideal for degreasers, vehicle cleaners, and general-purpose cleaning formulations.

Valens™ AE 91-8

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Valens™ AE 91-8 is a 100% active C9-11 alcohol ethoxylate surfactant known for its excellent emulsification, degreasing, and cleaning properties. It effectively removes oily soils from hard surfaces such as glass and metal, making it suitable for use in low-VOC water-based cleaners. Valens™ AE 91-8 is biodegradable, nonionic, and can replace or enhance the performance of standard alkylphenol-based surfactants in cleaning formulations. It is widely used in applications like degreasers, vehicle cleaners, and general-purpose cleaning products.

Valens™ AE SLF-180

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Valens™ AE SLF-180 is a 100% active, low-foaming alcohol alkoxylate nonionic surfactant. It is effective as a dispersant, wetting agent, and deduster in commercial detergents, rinse aids, and ware washing formulations. Valens™ AE SLF-180 excels at de-foaming, degreasing, and removing protein-based soils, making it ideal for automatic dishwashing and clean-in-place applications. It reduces spotting and filming in rinse aids and is compatible with a wide range of surfactants. Additionally, it is VOC-free, readily biodegradable, and suitable for a variety of cleaning formulations.

Valens™ AM-400

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Valens™ AM-400 is a high-performance, 100% active, coconut-derived diisopropanolamide surfactant that provides excellent foam stabilization, viscosity enhancement, and solubilizing properties. It is a biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative to DEA-based surfactants, making it suitable for use in personal care formulations, including shampoos, hand soaps, and bubble baths. Valens AM-400 is particularly valued for its mildness and compatibility with a wide range of cleansing products.

Valens™ AM-500C

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Valens™ AM-500C is a 100% active, cocoalkyl monoethanolamide surfactant used in personal care products for its mildness and ability to build viscosity, stabilize foam, and solubilize fragrances. It is an effective alternative to DEA-based surfactants and suitable for formulations like shampoos, hand soaps, and bubble baths.

Valens™ AM-700

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Valens™ AM-700 is a 100% active, cocoalkyl-based monoisopropanolamide (Cocamide MIPA) surfactant, also known as a "Super Amide." It is naturally derived, biodegradable, and serves as an excellent foam stabilizer, viscosity builder, and fragrance solubilizer. Valens™ AM-700 is an alternative to MEA and DEA-based surfactants, making it suitable for use in water-based cleansing formulations like shampoos, shower gels, and hand soaps. It boosts foam control, enhances viscosity, and provides mild, effective performance in personal care products.

Valens™ AM-80

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Valens™ AM-80 is a 100% active, coconut-based diethanolamide surfactant offering foam stabilization, viscosity building, and solubilizing properties. It is biodegradable and non-DEA, ideal for personal care, textiles, and industrial applications including metal cleaning, fiber spinning, and antistatic agents. Valens AM-80 also exhibits excellent solubility in water, alcohols, and hydrocarbons.

Velox™ AO-10

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Velox™ AO-10 is a 30% active decyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant in water, offering low to moderate foam, excellent wetting, and solubilizing properties. Stable in oxidizing systems and compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants, it is ideal for household and industrial cleaning applications. Velox AO-10 is readily biodegradable and effective in acidic, alkaline, and high electrolyte systems.

Velox™ AO-12

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Velox™ AO-12 is a 30% active lauryl dimethylamine oxide, optimized for use as a wetting agent, foam booster, and grease cutter. It is stable in oxidizing systems, including peroxide and hypochlorite, and performs well in strong acid solutions like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Velox™ AO-12 is biodegradable, non-VOC, and compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It is commonly used in dishwashing detergents, industrial cleaners, and bleach-containing formulations due to its excellent cleaning performance and foam-boosting properties.

Velox™ AO-12CAP

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Velox™ AO-12CAP is a 34% active cocamidopropylamine oxide surfactant derived from coconut oil, offering high foaming, mildness, and compatibility with a wide range of ingredients. It is effective as a foam booster, thickener, and cleansing agent, ideal for personal care and HI&I applications such as shampoos, hand soaps, dish detergents, and hard surface cleaners.

Velox™ AO-14

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Velox™ AO-14 is a 28% active myristyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant known for its viscosity-building, foam-boosting, and grease-cutting properties. It is stable in highly acidic and alkaline systems, as well as in hypochlorite and peroxide solutions, making it ideal for dishwashing, HI&I cleaners, and acidic floor cleaners. It is biodegradable and has low aquatic toxicity.

Velox™ AO-14-2

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Velox™ AO-14-2 is a 50% active dihydroxyethyl isodecyletheramine oxide surfactant, known for exceptional grease emulsification and soil suspension performance. It is stable in oxidizing systems, including peroxide and hypochlorite, and exhibits high surface activity in strong acid solutions. It is biodegradable, non-VOC, and compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. Velox AO-14-2 is ideal for use in dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and HI&I cleaning applications.

Velox™ AO-18S

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Velox™ AO-18S is a 28% active stearyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant in water, providing exceptional viscosity-building, foam stabilization, and emulsifying properties. It is biodegradable, non-VOC, and effective in a wide range of applications, including personal care, household cleaning, and oil field applications. Velox AO-18S is compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants and is stable in acidic and alkaline environments.

Velox™ AO-8

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Velox™ AO-8 is a 40% active octyl dimethylamine oxide in water, used as a low to moderate foam wetting agent and solubilizer. It is stable in acidic, hypochlorite, and peroxide systems, and enhances surface activity in strong acid solutions like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Velox™ AO-8 is compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants, making it suitable for various cleaning formulations, including household cleaners, glass cleaners, floor scrubbers, and industrial cleaners. It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, offering excellent detergent and grease-cutting properties.

Velox™ IM-EA10DP

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Velox™ IM-EA10DP is a 35% active decyloxypropyl iminodipropionate surfactant in water. This amphoteric surfactant is highly effective in coupling nonionic surfactants into strong electrolyte and high alkaline systems. It provides excellent wetting, moderate foam, and enhanced cleaning performance, making it suitable for a wide range of cleaning formulations. Velox™ IM-EA10DP is stable in acid, neutral, and alkaline conditions and is used in various applications, including industrial cleaners, mining, and oil fields, where its unique ether-amine base offers distinct performance advantages.

Velox™ OC-330

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Velox™ OC-330 is an odor control concentrate that combines zinc salts with a cationic surface-active agent to neutralize odors. It forms zinc complexes with odor-causing substances such as hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, amines, and acids. This product is compatible with most fragrances and can be diluted in water to create stable solutions. Velox™ OC-330 is suitable for commercial and industrial odor control applications, including use in recycling centers, trash storage, animal facilities, and industrial processes. It is effective in liquid cleaning formulations and odor control products.

Velox™ PE-8170

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Velox™ PE-8170 is a 100% active phosphate ester surfactant in free acid form, derived from ethoxylated alkylphenol. It offers excellent stability in alkali and oxidizing agents like peroxides and is highly compatible with concentrated electrolyte solutions. Velox™ PE-8170 acts as an effective coupling agent for nonionic surfactants in liquid alkali detergent systems, providing strong wetting and surface detergency. It is widely used in household, industrial, and heavy-duty cleaning formulations, including metal cleaners, floor cleaners, and car washes.