ALPHA-STEP PC-48 - STEPAN

ALPHA-STEP PC-48 - STEPAN is a non-GMO product that is naturally derived product.

INCI Name: Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

Chemical Name: Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Fatty acids, C12-18, Me esters, sulfonated, sodium salts

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Non-Irritant, Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS) Compliant, REACH (Europe), SARA 302, SARA 313

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Application
  • ALPHA-STEP PC-48 is an anionic surfactant derived from oleochemicals and its hydrophobic chain distribution, which ranges from C12 to C18, allows for excellent detergency, foaming and mildness properties in a wide variety of household, industrial and personal care applications.
  • ALPHA-STEP PC-48 is appropriate when formulating high foaming, high active personal care products such as body wash.
  • It has a very low viscosity response and is very good at clarifying formulas with high levels of electrolytes.
  • This versatile surfactant also functions well in hard water, having favorable hard water tolerance and lime soap dispersing ability.
  • ALPHA-STEP PC-48 is a readily soluble liquid that can be easily formulated between a pH of 4 to 9.
  • Applications include household and industrial liquid laundry, hand dishwash, hard surface cleaners, hand soaps, specialty foam applications, body washes and facial cleansers.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear yellow liquid (at 25⁰C)
Odor
Characterisitic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (10% in water)5 - 7--
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 0.1%-
Colormax. 3-Gardner
Total Active Content (MW 338)37 - 40%-
Methanol Contentmax. 500ppm-
Free Oil Contentmax. 2.5%-
Free Peroxidemax. 30ppm-
Sodium Sulfate Contentmax. 3%-
Sulfite (as NaHSO₃)max. 50ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Surface Active Properties

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Safety & Health

Safety Information
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling ALPHA-STEP PC-48.
  • Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided.

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition
  • It is recommended that ALPHA-STEP PC-48 be stored in sealed containers.
  • Store and handle in equipment normally used for detergents.
  • Recommended storage temperature is 60-100°F (15-38 °C).
  • Material of construction of storage tank should be 316 stainless steel (or fiberglass with DION 382 liner).
  • Transfer pumps should be Viking stainless steel (or other similar gear pump) with internal pressure relief capabilities.
  • The tank and pump should be grounded.
  • If frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure material is homogenous before use.
  • Keep product between pH of 4 and 9 or hydrolysis will occur.