Tomadol - Air Produts

Optimizing
performance
while helping
to meet
environmental
regulations.
Air Products produces one of the industrys most complete lines

of ethoxylated alcohols and alkoxylated nonionic surfactants. The
Tomadol ethoxylates include both synthetic and naturally-derived
linear primary alcohols. These products are suitable for a wide
variety of applications, provide high performance in most detergent
formulations, are physiologically mild to the skin, and are easy to
color and perfume. The Nonidet surfactants are nonionic
surfactants that incorporate both ethylene oxide and propylene
oxide to provide a balance of low foam and good detergency.
In addition to our full product offering, our experienced technical
team has a deep understanding of our customers needs and
works closely with them to develop effective solutions. Whether
its an environmental benefit, improving the performance of
an existing product, or making a production process more cost
effective, customers are always looking for assistance and ways
to do things better than others in their market. We have been
providing that edge for over 40 years.
Select product applications:
Hard surface cleaning
I & I laundry
Emulsifiers
Warewashing
Foaming agents
Solubilizers
Personal Care
Agricultural additives
Formulating can be a complex process. This product guide offers
a good starting point providing an overview of our ethoxylated
alcohols and alkoxylated nonionic surfactants. For free samples or
technical assistance please call us at 800-345-3148. You can also
visit our web site at www.airproducts.com/nimble.
Nomenclature
Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 Surfactants
Nonidet Low-Foam Surfactants
Tomadol L-Series Ethoxylated Alcohols Natural-derived Surfactants

Physical and Chemical Properties
Linear alcohols used to make Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols Typical EO Distribution
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols Typical Properties
Handling Characteristics
Viscosities of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Aqueous Solutions at Room Temperature
Gel Characteristics of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Solution Properties and Stabilities

Surface Tension
Solution Times Ease of Dissolution
Relationship between Cloud Point and Ethylene Oxide Content
Effect of Electrolytes on Cloud Point
Acid and Caustic Stability
Characteristics Foaming, Wetting, HLB Numbers, Solvent Miscibility, and Emulsification

Dynamic Spray Foam Performance
Draves Wetting Times
Wetting Properties of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols in Acidic and Basic Solutions
HLB Numbers
Solvent Miscibility of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Emulsification Characteristics
Health, Safety, and Environment

Human Safety of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Biodegradability of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Aquatic Safety and Industrial Effluents
Conformance with Federal Regulations
Applications
General Information
Recommendations for Industrial & Institutional Formulations
Cosmetic Ingredients Nomenclature
10
12-15
12
13
14-15
16-21
16
17
18-21
22-25
22
23
23
24-25
25
26-29
26
27
28
29
29
29
30-31
30
30-31
31
31
32-33
32
32
33
Shipping Data and Handling
34
Index of Figures and Tables
35
Nomenclature
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols include products based on synthetic and naturally-derived alcohols, and cover three categories of surfactants.
Our complete range of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants are made from linear synthetic alcohols, and are named to indicate the structure of the surfactant.
These well-known surfactants are represented by the structure in Table 1 and include names of the general format Tomadol CC-n surfactant, where CC represents
the number of carbon atoms present in the alkyl group (R) of the linear alcohol, and n indicates the average moles of ethylene oxide. As an example, the product
Tomadol 91-6 surfactant is made from a distribution of C9, C10, and C11 linear alcohols with an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide.
Table 1 Nomenclature of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants

Tomadol CC-n Surfactant
Carbon chain present
RO(CH2CH20)nH
Tomadol 91-n Surfactant
C9 /C10 /C11
C11
R hydrophobic portion of molecule

obtained from a linear alcohol
of carbon length CC
C12 /C13
C12 /C13 /C14 /C15
C14 /C15
n average moles of ethylene

oxide per mole of alcohol
Tomadol L Series surfactants are based on naturally-derived alcohols. In order to optimize the performance of these products, they may include a range of
natural-derived alcohols and ethoxylate distributions. They are named with the general format Tomadol L# surfactant, where the number (#) is the HLB number
(hydrophile/lipophile balance) of the surfactant multiplied by 10. For example, Tomadol L124 surfactant has an HLB of 12.4.
Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 surfactants are high-performance, environmentally-friendly nonionic surfactants designed specifically for ease of reformulation
when replacing alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The first number within the product name, or two numbers in the case of Tomadol 1200 surfactant, corresponds to the
number of moles of ethylene oxide within the alkyl phenol ethoxylate to be replaced. For example, use Tomadol 900 surfactant to replace NP-9EO.
Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 Surfactants

Description
Applications
High-performance, environmentally-friendly nonionic surfactants designed

specifically for ease of re-formulation when replacing alkyl phenol ethoxylates
(APE). Within Industrial and Institutional cleaning, these products can provide
equal or better performance than APE in a wide variety of formulations
and are often used at a lower amount than the level of APE in the original
cleaning formulation.
Tomadol 400: Emulsification, boost degreasing when added

to higher HLB surfactants
Advantages
Tomadol 901: Degreasing, nonionic surfactant for replacement

of higher-cost optimized surfactants
Tomadol 600: Wetting, emulsification, increase performance

of higher HLB surfactants
Tomadol 900: General purpose replacement for NP-9EO and
NP-10EO, hard surface cleaning, wetting, emulsification
Ease of re-formulation
Tomadol 910: Industrial and institutional laundry, hard surface

cleaning, emulsification
Excellent cleaning and degreasing

Lower formulation costs through reduced use levels
Tomadol 1200: Stabilization of iodine based sanitizers,

emulsification, laundry
Environmentally friendly
Improved handling characteristics
Performance Advantages
FIGURE 1 Tomadol 900 surfactant cleans more effectively
and faster at lower concentrations
Immersion Degreasing on tenacious Li Grease/Motor Oil soil, 23 C, 1000RPM
FIGURE 2 Tomadol 901 surfactant is a high-performance

nonionic surfactant that outperforms many competitive
quaternary/nonionic products
Formulation: 0.5% Na metasilicate, 0.5% glycol ether, 0.45% KOH
1.0%
Tomadol 900
Tomadol 901
0.5%
Tomadol 900
Quaternary/
Nonionic
Product A
1.0%
NP-9EO
Quaternary/
Nonionic
Product B
1.0%
NP-10EO
Quaternary/
Nonionic
Product C
0
20
40
60
80
100
20
% Soil Removal
5 Min.
10 Min.
40
60
80
% Soil Removal
15 Min.
5 Min.
10 Min.
15 Min.
100
FIGURE 3 Tomadol 900 surfactant can provide equal or better cleaning

performance in a wide variety of I&I cleaning formulations
FIGURE 5 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can yield higher emulsification

capacity of a variety of oils
Conditions: Gardner Scrub results ASTM 4488-95 A5 method modified,

2 wt% active surfactant
90% Clean
NP-9EO
81% Clean Formula A:
1% Na metasilicate
2% DowanolTM TPM*
2% Dowanol DPnB
2% Baypure CX 100**, 34%
Oil Type
Tomadol 900
Fragrance
Canola
Motor
Gear
85% Clean
78% Clean
85% Clean
0.0
F ormula B:
2.25% Na citrate
3.25% Butyl carbitol
72% Clean
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
% Emulsification Capacity (10% Surfactant)

Tomadol 1200
NP-12EO
FIGURE 6 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can improve iodine stability

in sanitizer formulations
F ormula C:
2% Na metasilicate
3.5% Propylene glycol
1% Baypure CX 100, 34%
25
20
% Iodine
15
*Dowanol is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
**Baypure is a trademark of Lanxess Corporation
10
5
FIGURE 4 Tomadol 600 surfactant provides fast wetting, Draves Test
0
0
18 Hours
7 Days
Time
Tomadol 600
Tomadol 1200
NP-12EO
NP-6EO
0
10
15
20
25
Time in Seconds
Nonidet Low-Foam Surfactants

Description
Performance Advantages
The Nonidet alkoxylated surfactants are low-foam nonionic surfactants

that provide multi-functional benefits in applications where foam control
is a concern. The Nonidet surfactants are based on linear alcohols, and
are supplied as 100% active products. These products are designed for
applications requiring minimum foam levels, fast wetting, free rinsing
characteristics, and high emulsification.
FIGURE 7 Ross-Miles Foam Height
Applications
Mechanical dishwash detergents
Spray or recirculation cleaners
Warewashing and CIP
Dairy and food
Rinse aids
Floor cleaners
Industrial laundry
Nonidet RK-18
(0.1%)
Nonidet SF-3
(0.1%)
Nonidet SF-5
(0.1%)
Nonidet RK-18
(1.0%)
Nonidet SF-3
(1.0%)
Nonidet SF-5
(1.0%)
0
Ag chem (emulsifiable and suspension concentrates)
10
Foam Height (cm)
Pulp and paper (defoamers and deinking agents)

Initial
Paints (dispersants and foam control)
2 Min.
5 Min.
Textiles (dyeing and printing aids)
Advantages
FIGURE 8 Dynamic Spray Cleaning Performance
Low to moderate foam
Conditions: 0.1 wt% TKPP, 0.25 wt% nonionic, 20 psi @ 50 C, 90 sec
Good detergency
Compatibility with most surfactants,
builders and sequestrants
Emulsification and degreasing
Nonidet SF-3
Nonidet SF-5
Fast wetting
Lower pour and cloud point temperatures
Reduced tendency for gel formation
Ethoxylated-propoxylated
alcohol Competitive A
alcohol Competitive B
0
20
40
60
Average Soil Removal (wt%)
80
100
FIGURE 9 Dynamic Spray Foam Heights
Table 2 Draves Wetting Times of Nonidet Surfactants
Conditions: 40 C, 0.1 wt%, distilled water
Conditions: 5g cotton skein, 3g hook, 0.1 wt% surfactant @ 24 C

Component
Foam Height (cm)
60
40
Wetting time, seconds
Nonidet SF-3
Nonidet SF-5
alcohol Competitive C
20
20
FIGURE 11 Oil Solubilization Capacity

Conditions: Test measured by turbidity, 1% by weight @ 24 C
0
3
10
15
20
Minutes
Nonidet SF-3
Nonidet SF-3
Ethoxylated-propoxylated alcohol Competitive A
Nonidet SF-5
alcohol Competitive A
FIGURE 10 Immersion Degreasing Test

Results in Low-Foam Floor Cleaners
alcohol Competitive B
Nonidet Alkoxylated surfactants provide good balance of

cleaning and compatibility
50
100
150
200
Volume of Cetane Solubilized, L

Nonidet RK-18
Nonidet SF-3
Nonidet SF-5
Hydrophobically
-modified alkyl
phenol ethoxylate
EO/PO
Copolymer
Hazy, Unstable Solution

0
20
40
60
80
100
% Soil Removal
5 Min.
10 Min.
15 Min.
Formulation
Component
Weight %
Sodium Metasilicate
5.0
Baypure CX 100, 34%
7.0
Tomamine Alkali Surfactant
1.0
Nonidet or competitive surfactant
1.0
Water
86.0
Tomadol L-Series Ethoxylated Alcohols Natural-derived Surfactants

Description
The Tomadol L-Series ethoxylated alcohols are based on natural-derived hydrophobes and are suitable for a wide range of surfactant applications including household
cleaners, industrial and institutional cleaners as well as industrial process and formulation aids. The Tomadol L Series are 90 to 100% active and range from liquids
to low melting point solids. They are excellent wetting agents, emulsifiers, and detergents. The Tomadol L Series are moderate foamers.
Table 3 Tomadol L-Series Surfactant Properties and Applications

HLB
Renewable
Carbon
Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC)
Tomadol L80
8.0
68%
9.2%
Useful as a low HLB component in cleaning formulations

and as an intermediate to make ethoxysulfates
Tomadol L124
12.4
47%
1.4%
Useful as a high performance surfactant base for degreasers,

hard surface cleaners and laundry applications
Tomadol L124F
12.4
47%
1.2%
Useful as a high performance surfactant base for degreasers,

hard surface cleaners, and laundry applications
Tomadol L130
13.0
41%
1.4%
Useful in cleaning formulations where a high cloud point is needed
Tomadol L144
14.4
35%
< 1%
Useful in emulsification and laundry applications
Some Suggested Uses
Solution Properties
Table 4 Typical Foam Behavior
L80
L124
L130
L144
Ross-Miles Foam @ 25 C,
0.1 wt%, Initial, mm
14
124
117
134
Ross-Miles Foam @ 25 C,
0.1 wt%, 5 min, mm
14
119
110
113
The dissolution time of Tomadol

L124 was measured by adding
surfactant to water and measuring
the time to completely dissolve
the surfactant (2:55min)
FIGURE 12 Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point
FIGURE 13 Caustic Solubility
1 wt% surfactant; 5 wt% electrolyte
1 wt% surfactant
10.2
Tomadol L144
Na2CO3
8.5
Tomadol L130
NaOH
6.2
Tomadol L124
Na2SiO3
4.6
Tomadol 91-6
Nonylphenol
ethoxylate
STPP
3.5
0
Water
Caustic Solubility (%)

0
15
30
45
60
75
Cloud Point, C
Tomadol L144
Tomadol L130
* The cloud point of Tomadol L144 in water is > 90 C.
10
Tomadol L124
90
10
12
Cleaning Performance
Table 5 Suggested Formulations
FIGURE 14 Hard Surface Cleaning Performance

Concentrate Cleaner Formulation (Dilute 1/16)
1 wt% actives in built solution Modified ASTM method D4488 A5

Starch based
surfactant
Seed oil based
surfactant
Component
Wt %
Water
75.0
Propylene glycol
10.3
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate
6.0
Baypure CX 100, 34%
3.0
Tomadol L-Series surfactant*
5.7
Competitor C synthetic
based linear surfactant
Competitor B palm oil
based surfactant
Hard Surface Cleaner Formulation
Competitor A palm oil

based surfactant
Tomadol L124
25
50
75
100
% Soil Removal
Wt %
Water
92.5
Propylene glycol
3.5
2.0
Baypure CX 100, 34%
1.0
Tomadol L-Series surfactant**
1.0
(a)
Premium Laundry Formulation
FIGURE 15 Laundry Cleaning Performance

Tomadol L124
80 F
Component
Sodium citrate
0
Tomadol
L80/L144
Component
Wt %
Water
76.9
Optical Brightener
0.1
Polyacrylate
1.0
EDTA
2.0
Tomadol L-Series surfactant***
20.0
(b)
NP-9EO
Quality I&I Laundry Formulation
Tomadol L124
120 F
(a)
Tomadol
L80/L144
NP-9EO
0
50
100
150
200
250
Cumulative % Clean
Component
Wt %
Water
77.9
Optical Brightener
0.1
EDTA(b)
2.0
Tomadol L-Series surfactant***
20.0
* Blend of 21% Tomadol L80 with 79% Tomadol L124

** Tomadol L124 or Tomadol L130
Dust Sebum
Cotton
WFK-10GM Used Motor Oil

Cotton
Dust Sebum
PolyCotton
WFK-30GM Used Motor Oil

Polyester
*** Tomadol L124 or blend of 35% Tomadol L80 with 65% Tomadol L144
(a) Baypure is a trademark of Lanxess Corporation
(b) Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (100% basis)
The Tomadol L-Series perform well in laundry applications. In this graph for a
simple surfactant and light builder formula, each color represents a swatch of
fabric/soil as listed in the key. A synergistic blend of 65% Tomadol L144 with
35% Tomadol L80 performs well in cold water.
The % clean for each formula is stacked as a summary of the swatches and
separated into 2 wash temperatures, 80 F and 120 F.
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Synthetic Linear Alcohols Used to Produce Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants
The linear alcohols used to make ethoxylated alcohols with the designation Tomadol CC-n surfactant are high purity primary alcohols which typically contain 75-85%
by weight normal (linear) alcohols. The remaining 1525% of the alcohol content is 2-n-alkyl isomers, principally 2-methyl. These synthetic alcohols include one
alcohol with a single carbon cut, and four that are a distribution of carbon chain lengths. Typical properties for the alcohols are provided in Table 6. With the exception
of the C14-15 linear alcohol, all of the synthetic linear alcohols used to produce the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants are pourable at room temperature.
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

Tomadol ethoxylates are colorless and range from liquids to low melting point solids of pasty consistency. They are excellent wetting agents, emulsifiers, and
detergents, and are moderate foamers. Typical physical and chemical properties of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are provided in Table 8.
Pour point is one indication of the ease of handling of a nonionic surfactant and indicates if heated storage is required. If clarity of a formulation at use is desirable,
the cloud point may indicate the approximate maximum temperature range for the application of the surfactant. Figures 16 and 17 describe the Tomadol Ethoxylated
Alcohol surfactants in terms of HLB number and pour point. Surfactant systems with intermediate HLB number, pour point, and cloud point can be obtained by
blending appropriate amounts of higher and lower EO-containing Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols.
The base-catalyzed condensation reaction of ethylene oxide (EO) with an alcohol gives a mixture of ethylene oxide adducts of varying chain length. The composition
of the mixture follows a standard distribution curve, peaked at the average EO content. Table 7 provides additional detail on this distribution and should help the
formulator in selecting the appropriate Tomadol Ethoxylated Alchol surfactant for their application.
The Tomadol 25 alcohol ethoxylates are recommended for general purpose high-performance applications. Tomadol 91 and Tomadol 1 alcohol ethoxylate series,
with shorter hydrophobic chains, are faster wetting agents and have improved handling properties, such as lower pour points, easier dilution properties, and good
compatibility in liquid concentrates.
Table 6 Typical Physical and Chemical Properties of the Linear Alcohols

Used to Make Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants
LINEAR PRIMARY ALCOHOLS
PROPERTY
91
23
25
45
C9 /C10
C11
C11
C12/C13
C12/C13
C14/C15
C14/C15
Molecular weight
160
172
194
203
221
Active content, %w
100
100
100
100
100
Melting range, F
C
3-25
-16 to -4
42-57
6-14
45-72
7-22
54-77
12-25
59-97
15-36
10
-12
52
11
63
17
66
19
84
29
Carbon chain present
Pour point,
F
C
Color, Pt-Co (APHA)
0-5
0-5
0-5
0-5
0-5
Sp. Gravity, 77 F
0.829
0.831
0.833
0.834
0.820(a)
11
14
15
18
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
35
35
40
40
50
Hydroxyl value, eq/100g
0.624
0.579
0.515
0.492
0.453
Hydroxyl No., mg KOH/g
350
325
289
276
254
Flash point, PMCC

(ASTM D-93)
228
109
250
121
279
137
286
141
315
157
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
82
82
80
79
78
Viscosity, cSt @ 100 F

Acid value, eq/100g
Carbonyl value,
ppm as C = O
Water, %w
Normality, %w
(a) Measured at 122 F
12
F
C
FIGURE 16 Pour Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 91

and Tomadol 1 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series
70
Pour Point, F
60
1-9
91-8
1-7
1-5
40
91-6
23-1
30
20
1-3
10
91-2.5
12
15
45-7
60
0.5
15
14
13
0.5
13
10
10
10
25-9
25-7
23-6.5
23-5
10
8
16
11
11
20
17
14
13
23-3
42
22
11
50
0
1
80
30
25-9 25-12
1-9 45-13
45-13
25-12
25-3
91-8
90
40
91-6
23-6.5
25-7
45-7
1-7
FIGURE 17 Pour Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 23,

25, and 45 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series
70
91-2.5
23-3
25-3 1-5
1-3 23-5
n*
HLB Number
Pour Point, F
WEIGHT PERCENT OF RO(CH2CH2O)nH
50
12
16
HLB Number
FIGURE 18 Typical EO Distribution in Tomadol 25

Ethoxylated Alcohol Series
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Higher
16
*n = Number of moles of ethylene oxide.
16
Weight, %
Table 7 Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

Typical Distribution of Ethoxylate Adducts
Tomadol 25-3
12
Tomadol 25-7
Tomadol 25-12
8
4
0
0
10
12
14
16
15
20
EO Group/Mole
The Tomadol 1, 23 and 45 series have narrower carbon distributions

than the Tomadol 25 and Tomadol 91 series and may be preferred for
particular applications.
The Tomadol 1 series ethoxylates are intermediate to the Tomadol 25
series and the Tomadol 91 series. Tomadol 1 ethoxylates offer exceptional cleaning capability, particularly with oily soils in both household
and industrial applications
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Table 8 Typical Physical and Chemical Properties of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols and Nonidet Alkoxylated Surfactants
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants
14
Tomadol 91-2.5
2.7
281
100
42.3
-13 to 1
-25 to -17
5-10
0.925
12
<0.001
0.356
200
24
255
124
35.8(a)
2.1
9
-13
8.5
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 91-6
6.0
425
100
62.1
23-59
-5 to 15
5-10
0.984
23
<0.001
0.235
132
29
289
143
126
52
43
6
12.4
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 91-8
8.3
524
100
69.7
45-75
7-24
5-10
1.008
39
<0.001
0.191
107
30
318
159
176
80
59
15
13.9
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 1-3
3.0
305
100
43.3
5-40
-15 to 4
5-10
0.936
10
<0.001
0.328
184
25
287
142
47.6(a)
8.6
20
-7
8.7
6.5(d)
0.03
Tomadol 1-5
5.0
392
100
56.1
25-63
-4 to 17
5-10
0.966
21
<0.001
0.255
143
25
298
148
___(e)
___
43
6
11.2
6.5(d)
0.03
Tomadol 1-7
7.0
479
100
64.3
39-68
4-20
5-10
0.996
28
<0.001
0.209
117
28
329
165
136
58
55
13
12.9
6.5
0.03
Tomadol 1-73B
5.6
418
100
59.0
39-68
4-20
5-10
0.987
48
<0.001
0.239
134
26
297
147
97
36
55
13
11.8
6.5
0.03
Tomadol 1-9
9.0
569
100
69.6
59-82
15-28
5-10
1.011
31
<0.001
0.176
99
31
349
176
165
74
65
18
13.9
6.5
0.03
Tomadol 23-1
1.0
238
100
18.5
36-52
2-11
5-10
0.873
13
<0.001
0.421
236
(g)
289
143
13.6(a)
-10.2
41
5
3.7
6.5(d)
0.02
Tomadol 23-3
2.9
322
100
39.6
25-43
-4 to 6
5-10
0.922
14
<0.001
0.310
174
25
306
152
33.1(a)
0.61
34
1
7.9
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 23-5
5.0
413
100
53.3
27-73
-3 to 23
5-10
0.965
23
<0.001
0.242
136
26
315
157
___(e)
___
45
7
10.7
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 23-6.5
6.6
484
100
60.0
52-77
11-25
5-10
0.984
29
<0.001
0.207
116
28
334
168
111
43
59
15
12.0
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 25-3
2.8
330
100
37.3
36-52
2-11
5-10
0.921
19
<0.001
0.303
170
26
315
157
32(a)
0
37
3
7.5
6.8(d)
0.02
Tomadol 25-7
7.3
524
100
61.3
36-79
2-26
5-10
0.965(b)
34
<0.001
0.191
107
30
367
186
122
50
66
19
12.3
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 25-9
8.9
597
100
65.6
57-86
14-30
5-10
0.982(b)
41
<0.001
0.168
94
30
370
188
165
74
70
21
13.1
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 25-12
11.9
729
100
71.8
68-93
20-34
5-10
0.999(b)
53
<0.001
0.137
77
34
433
223
172(c)
78
81
27
14.4
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 45-7
7.0
529
100
58.2
48-88
9-31
5-10
0.959(b)
35
<0.001
0.189
106
29
365
185
113
45
66
19
11.6
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 45-13
12.9
790
100
71.8
77-99
25-37
5-10
1.003(b)
59
<0.001
0.126
71
34
480
249
176(c)
80
86
30
14.4
6.7
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Tomadol L80
EO
330
100
40
19-50
-7 to10
5-10
0.911
45
<0.001
0.305
171
26
>250
>120
___(e)
___
52
11
8.0
6.5(d)
0.03
Tomadol L124
EO
520
100
62
23-68
-5 to 20
5-10
0.974
44
<0.001
0.194
109
29
>250
>120
140
60
66
19
12.4
6.5
0.03
Tomadol L124F
EO
520
90
62
14-59
-10 to 15
5-10
0.990
43
<0.001
0.194
109
29
> 250
>120
144
62
57
14
12.4
6.5
10
Tomadol L130
EO
595
100
66
54-95
12-35
5-10
0.993(b)
50
<0.001
0.169
95
32
>250
>120
172
78
73
23
13.0
6.5
0.03
Tomadol L144
EO
725
100
72
75-104
24-40
5-10
1.014(b)
65
<0.001
0.139
78
36
>250
>120
178(c)
81
88
31
14.4
6.5
0.03
Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 Surfactants NPE Alternatives

Tomadol 400
EO
300
100
44.5
-13 to 19
-25 to -7
5-10
0.93
15
<0.001
0.337
189
24
255
124
___(e)
___
-14
10
8.9
6.5(d)
0.02
Tomadol 600
EO
400
100
53
23-75
-5 to 24
5-10
0.97
21
<0.001
0.239
134
26
315
157
___(e)
___
45
7
10.6
6.5
0.02
Tomadol 900
EO
460
95
65
36-59
2-15
5-10
0.98
15
<0.001
0.217
122
27
318
159
147
64
47
8
13.1
6.5
Tomadol 901
EO
445
96.2
60
36-52
2-11
5-10
0.97
15
<0.001
0.225
126
26
255
124
102
39
37
3
12.1
6.5
3.8
Tomadol 910
EO
495
95
59
36-59
2-15
5-10
0.99
30
<0.001
0.201
113
27
360
182
109
43
47
8
11.8
6.5
Tomadol 1200
EO
590
95
68
58-82
15-28
5-10
1.00
35
<0.001
0.169
95
30
293
145
176
80
66
19
13.6
6.5
Nonidet Alkoxylated Surfactants

Nonidet RK-18
EO
PO
--
100
--
-24 to 39
-31 to 4
100
1.02
83
--
--
--
34
450
232
63
17
18
-8
6.5
0.5
Nonidet SF-3
EO
PO
--
100
--
-13 to 54
-25 to 12
100
0.99
53
--
--
--
33
310
154
102-118
39-48
40
4
7.0
0.5
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EO
PO
--
100
--
-13 to 45
- 25 to 7
100
0.99
54
--
--
--
34
350
177
95-104
35-40
30
-1
6.5
0.5
(a) Partially insoluble-ml H2O titrated.
(f) Determined by differential scanning calorimeter.
(b) Measured at 122/77 F.
(g) Aqueous solubility < 0.1%
(c) In 5% aqueous NaCl.

(d) Measured in 1% aq. soln. in 10:6 isopropanol: water.
(e) Aqueous solubility < 1%.
15
Viscosities of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols as a Function
of Temperature
Figures 19-23 show the decrease in viscosity with increasing temperature for
the five series of Tomadol CC-n Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants. As illustrated
in Figure 19, the Tomadol 91 series surfactants have relatively low viscosities
near room temperature and consequently are easy to pump and handle.
Viscosities of the Tomadol 1 series surfactants exhibit very similar low
viscosities and also offer excellent handling characteristics.
FIGURE 19 Viscosity of Tomadol 91 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series

as a Function of Temperature
120
100
Viscosity, cP
The viscosity of a neat nonionic surfactant is an indication of its ease of

pumping. In general, the lower the viscosity at a given temperature, the
easier the material is to pump. This, however, depends on the individual
users equipment. Many nonionic surfactants require heating to lower the
viscosity to a level that is readily pumpable under practical conditions.
Tomadol 91-8
80
60
Tomadol 91-6
40
20
Tomadol 91-2.5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Temperature, C


100
Tomadol 1-7
Tomadol 1-9
60
80
Viscosity, cP
Viscosity, cP
80
Tomadol
1-5
40
Tomadol 1-3
Tomadol 23-5
60
40
Tomadol 23-1
20
20
Tomadol 23-6.5
Tomadol
23-3
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
10
20

40
50
60
70

Tomadol 25-12
80
30
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
80
Tomadol 25-9
60
Viscosity, cP
Viscosity, cP
Tomadol 45-13
Tomadol 25-7
40
Tomadol 25-3
20
Tomadol 45-7
40
20
0
0
10
20
30
40
Temperature, C
16
60
50
60
70
0
0
10
20
30
40
Temperature, C
50
60
70
Aqueous Solutions at Room Temperature

At room temperature, most nonionic surfactants form a gel with the addition of water.
Table 9 illustrates the viscosity of some of the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants at varying concentration in water. This information provides an indication of
the ease of formulating with, and handling of, the respective nonionic surfactant solutions. Since Tomadol 91-6 does not form a gel in water at room temperature,
its aqueous solutions are pumpable fluids at all concentrations.
Table 9 Viscosity of Aqueous Ethoxylated Alcohol Solutions (Centipoise at 22 C)

Concentration, %w
PRODUCT
10
20
30
40
50
60
80
Tomadol 91-6
13
63
173
187
144
80
Tomadol 91-8
29
138
Gel
Gel
120
Tomadol 1-5
30
48
58
71
1,649
30,350
54,400
Tomadol 1-7
14
109
Gel
Gel
235
87
Tomadol 1-9
26
245
Gel
Gel
104
Tomadol 23-5
282
4,895
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
56,500
Tomadol 23-6.5
27
431
1,620
Gel
Gel
37,000(a)
Gel
Tomadol 25-7
960
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Tomadol 25-9
(c)
70
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Tomadol 25-12(b)
71(c)
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
(b)
Tomadol 45-7
2,530
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Tomadol 45-13
80
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Linear C10-12 primary alcohol

(5.2 EO)
160
208
176(a)
37,750(a)
201(a)
Random secondary alcohol

(7 EO)
88
179
205(d)
1,940(a)
116
Nonylphenol (9 EO)
290
Gel
Gel
3,020
1,080(a)
Octylphenol (9.5 EO)
100
Gel
Gel
1,640
456
Linear C8-12 primary alcohol

EO/PO nonionic (HLB 13.0)
36
120
170
125
90
Tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate,

85%(b) (HLB 13.1)
110
300
360
380
Gel
(b)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(a) Fluid gel, by examination with polarized light.

(b) Measured at 25 C.
(c) Centistokes
(d) Clear solutionanother sample showed as a gel up to 80 C, then separated into two layers.
17
Gel Characteristics of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants
Concentrated solutions of ethoxylated alcohols and water can often form gels. The gelling characteristics are depicted in temperature vs. surfactant concentration
plots called gel curves. To avoid gel formation, the formulator must add the surfactant to, or dilute neat surfactant with, water that has been heated sufficiently to
keep the temperature of the mixture above the peak temperature displayed on the gel curve. The gel curves for some of the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are shown
in Figures 24-37.
As an example, mixing of Tomadol 91-6 surfactant with water at about room temperature does not require the addition of heat since the gel curve of Tomadol 91-6
is below room temperature for all surfactant concentrations. This is an attractive advantage to the formulator when comparison is made to the 9-mole nonyl- and
octylphenol ethoxylates. These can form gels at room temperature in the concentration range of approximately 40-80 %w (Figure 37). In order to formulate with
nonylphenol ethoxylate solutions at these concentrations, water must be heated above 35 C or 40 C, depending upon the desired concentration sought (40-60 %w
or 60-80 %w, respectively).
FIGURE 24 Gel Curve for Tomadol 91-6 Surfactant

35
60
30
55
25
50
20
45
Liquid
10
40
Liquid
Temperature, C
15
Temperature, C
5
0
Gel
-5
30
25
Liquid
20
-10
15
-15
10
-20
-25
Liquid
Gel
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
% w Tomadol 91-6 in Water
18
35
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
90
60
80
55
50
70
45
40
50
Liquid
40
Gel
Liquid
30
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
60
35
30
25
Liquid
20
Liquid
15
20
Gel
10
10
5
0
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10
20
60
55
55
50
50
45
45
40
40
35
35
30
Gel
Liquid
20
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
50
60
70
80
90
60
Liquid
40
FIGURE 28 Gel Curve for Tomadol 1-73B Surfactant
25
30
30
25
15
15
10
10
Liquid
20
Liquid
Gel
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
% w Tomadol 1-73B in Water
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
19
FIGURE 31 Gel Curve for Tomadol 23-6.5 Surfactant
100
Cloud Point
90
80
70
60
Liquid
50
Liquid
40
Gel
30
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
80
Liquid
60
Liquid
Gel
40
20
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
% w Tomadol 23-6.5 in Water
120
Cloud Point
100
90
80
Liquid
Liquid
Gel
60
40
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
80
70
60
Liquid
50
40
Liquid
30
20
Gel
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
20
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

120
100
90
Liquid
80
70
60
Liquid
50
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
80
Liquid
Gel
40
Liquid
60
Gel
40
30
20
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
FIGURE 37 Gel Curve for Tomadol 91-6 Surfactant versus

Competitive Ethoxylates
40
30
80
25
70
20
60
Liquid
50
Temperature, C
Temperature, C
35
90
Liquid
Gel
40
30
Gel
10
Liquid
20
-5
10
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Nonylphenol (9.0 EO)
15
Liquid
Tomadol 91-6
Gel
Room Temperature
Gel
-15
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
% w Surfactant in Water
21

Surface Tension
Table 10 Surface Tension (Dynes/cm at 24 C in Distilled Water)
Surface tension is an important physical property to consider when selecting

a surfactant. Aqueous solutions of nonionic surfactants exhibit significantly
lower surface tensions and consequently better wetting characteristics
than water alone. As the surfactant concentration is increased in very dilute
solutions, surface tension decreases. This effect continues until a particular
concentration is reached above which the surface tension remains nearly
constant. This particular concentration is termed the critical micelle
concentration (CMC) of the surfactant. In emulsification and cleaning
applications, ethoxylated alcohol surfactants generally are much less
effective at concentrations below the CMC value.
Surfactant Concentration, %w
Table 10 lists the surface tension of several Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

ethoxylates over a range of dilute concentrations. The CMC value for each
surfactant is also tabulated. Both the Tomadol 25 and Tomadol 45 series
of ethoxylated alcohols exhibit particularly low CMC values.
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
CMC, %w
Tomadol 91-6
62
53
33
29
0.025
Tomadol 91-8
63
54
37
30
0.027
Tomadol 1-5
57
43
26
25
0.012
Tomadol 1-7
60
50
30
28
0.010
Tomadol 1-73B
62
48
28
27
0.013
Tomadol 1-9
60
50
34
31
0.015
Tomadol 23-5
49
28
27
26
0.0007
Tomadol 23-6.5
53
33
28
28
0.0017
Tomadol 25-7
51
32
30
30
0.0009
Tomadol 25-9
54
35
31
30
0.0018
Tomadol 25-12
59
39
34
34
0.0018
Tomadol 45-7
46
31
29
29
0.0004
Tomadol 45-13
50
41
36
34
0.0007
Tomadol L124
56
36
31
30
0.002
Tomadol L130
60
40
32
32
0.002

Tomadol 400
61
44
27
26
0.012
Tomadol 900
61
50
31
28
0.025
Tomadol 901
61
49
29
27
0.018

22
Solution TimesEase of Dissolution

The period of time required for a surfactant to dissolve in water is an indication
of the ease of mixing and formulating with that surfactant. A surfactant with a
short solution time increases the production efficiency of formulations.
Table 11 lists solution times of water-soluble Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols.
Figure 38 illustrates that Tomadol 91-6 surfactant dissolves very rapidly at room
temperature; consequently, it is easier and saves formulating time versus the
familiar 9-mole nonyl- and octylphenol ethoxylates.
FIGURE 38 Solution Times of Competitive Liquid Ethoxylates at 25 C
Tomadol 91-6
Tomadol 91-8
Table 11 Solution Times of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols at 25 C

PRODUCT
Octylphenol
(9.5 EO)
Solution Time(a)
@ 25 C, Minutes
Tomadol 91-6
0.1
Tomadol 91-8
1.5
Tomadol 1-5
2.3
Tomadol 1-7
5.5
Tomadol 1-9
9.0
Tomadol 23-6.5
2.6
Tomadol 25-7
4.9
Tomadol 25-9
4.9
Tomadol 25-12
4.9
Tomadol 45-7
8.5
Tomadol 45-13
5.9
Tomadol L124
2.9
Tomadol L130
3.5
Nonylphenol
(9.0 EO)
Solution Time, Minutes
FIGURE 39 Relationship Between Cloud Point (b)

and Ethylene Oxide Content
100
Tomadol 23
Tomadol 25
80
Tomadol 45

Tomadol 400
0.5
Tomadol 600
2.2
Tomadol 900
2.1
(a) Method: To 50 ml of deionized

water at 25 C in a flat bottom
pour point tube (Corning No. 6900)
stirred at 500 rpm with a 1.5 x 0.5
cm magnetic stirring bar is added
0.20 ml of ethoxylate below the
water level. The time required to
dissolve the ethoxylate completely
is the solution time.
Cloud Point,C

60
40
Tomadol 91
20
Tomadol 1
0
4
Average EO Groups/Alcohol
(b) measured at 1 wt% surfactant
Relationship between Cloud Point and Ethylene Oxide Content

The cloud point temperature is the temperature above which a surfactant-rich phase separates from an aqueous solution.
Figure 39 shows the relationship between cloud point and average EO content of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants for the five linear synthetic alcohol series.
As the ethylene oxide content of the surfactant increases, the cloud point and water solubility increase accordingly. As the carbon number of the alcohol increases,
a greater number of moles of ethylene oxide must be added to the molecule to retain the same cloud point. Figure 39 is useful in comparing the relative cloud points
of the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol surfactants.
23

FIGURE 40 HLB, Cloud Point and Pour Point of Water-Soluble Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
1-9
45-13
20
1-7
91-6
25-7
45-7
40
91-8
60
23-6.5
Temperature, C
80
25-9
100
P
P
HLB
12.0
12.2
12.4
12.6
12.8
13.0
13.2
13.4
13.6
13.8
14.0
14.2
14.4
% EO
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
C = Cloud point C from Table 8 (pgs.14-15); P = Pour point C from Table 8 (pgs.14-15)
Effect of Electrolytes on Cloud Point

Many salts will depress the cloud points of nonionic surfactants. The extent of the depression depends more on the nature of the electrolyte than on the particular
surfactant. Formulators, therefore, must be aware of this depression factor when incorporating electrolytes into surfactant formulas and choose the surfactant and
salt appropriately in order to achieve the desired properties for the finished formulation.
The cloud point of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols and selected competitive ethoxylates in distilled water containing five percent concentrations of various electrolytes are
given in Table 12. For most of the surfactants evaluated, the extent of cloud point depression by salts increased in the following order:
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) < Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) < Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)
< Sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3) < Caustic soda (NaOH) < Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
Table 12 Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point
Cloud Point (a), C
PRODUCT
Water
TKPP
STPP
Na2SO4
Na2SiO3
NaOH
Na2CO3
H2SO4
HCl
Tomadol 91-6
52
36
34
31
26
19
14
51
71
Tomadol 91-8
80
58
58
52
47
41
31
81
89
Tomadol 1-5
15-22
10
15
17
13
30
Tomadol 1-7
55
41
29
24
68
Tomadol 1-9
81
62
50
40
92
Tomadol 23-6.5
45
29
29
29
24
17
41
50
Tomadol 25-7
50
37
35
30
29
22
15
49
58
Tomadol 25-9
74
56
55
49
47
38
26
71
79
Tomadol 25-12
97
73
71
64
60
51
54
99
>100
Tomadol 45-7
46
<25
<25
<25
<0
<0
<0
45
52
Tomadol 45-13
>100
71
70
62
54
37
32
94
~100
Nonylphenol 9 EO
54
38
37
30
29
19
54
64
Octylphenol 9.5 EO
65
49
48
41
39
30
19
67
76
Random Secondary Alcohol (9 EO)
60
49
48
42
40
31
23
59
68
(a) 1%w surfactant, 5%w electrolyte, distilled water.
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In Figure 41, Tomadol 91-8 surfactant is compared to nonylphenol 9 EO in

terms of the effects of various electrolytes on cloud point reduction. In this
example, Tomadol 91-8 surfactant maintains a higher cloud point than the
competitive ethoxylate for every electrolyte tested. A higher cloud point in the
presence of salts could translate to enhanced solution stability.
FIGURE 41 Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point (a) of Aqueous

Surfactant Solutions
Water
TKPP
Tomadol 91-8
Sulfuric acid had only a minor effect on cloud point, while hydrochloric acid
actually increased cloud point. Tomadol surfactants 91-8, 1-9, 25-12, and
45-13 exhibit high cloud points in water and moderately high cloud points in
the presence of electrolytes. Tomadol 25-12 surfactant had the highest cloud
point in caustic soda solutions among all the nonionic ethoxylates evaluated.
Acid and Caustic Stability
STPP
Na2SO4
Na2SiO3
NaOH
Tomadol alcohol ethoxylates are chemically stable in both alkaline and acidic
media, allowing for their application in a wide range of liquid and powder
cleaning products.
Na2CO3
Water
Nonylphenol (9.0 EO)
TKPP
STPP
Na2SO4
Na2SiO3
NaOH
Na2CO3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Cloud Point, C
(a) 1% surfactant, 5% electrolyte.
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Characteristics Foaming, Wetting, HLB Numbers, Solvent Miscibility, and Emulsification

Dynamic Spray Foam Performance
Most Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are moderately foaming surfactants. Figures 42-44 show the dynamic foam heights for select Tomadol surfactants using a Dynamic
Spray Foam Test apparatus. The equipment and test method was designed to generate foam data under realistic dynamic conditions.
In the test, foam is generated by injection of the surfactant solution through a spray nozzle onto a glass column under controlled conditions. Impingement of the
sprayed solution onto the glass column wall generates foam continuously; the solution is recirculated, and the foam height is measured as a function of time. Trends
observed in this test will generally be consistent with those obtained from the Ross Miles Foam Test. For the Dynamic Spray Foam Test results presented in Figures
42-45, tests were performed at 10 psig, 24C, and a surfactant concentration of 0.1%w in distilled water.
Comparative data are shown in Figure 45 for the competitive surfactants octylphenol 9.5 EO, nonlyphenol 9E0, and C11-C15 secondary alcohol 5 EO.
FIGURE 42 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Tomadol 91


70
70
Tomadol 91-8
60
Tomadol 1-7
60
Tomadol 1-9
Foam Height, cm
Foam Height, cm
Tomadol 91-6
50
40
30
20
10
Tomadol 1-5
50
40
30
Tomadol 1-3
20
10
0
3
10
15
20
Time, Minutes

70
Tomadol 25-9
60
60
Octylphenol 9.5 EO
50
Tomadol 25-7
40
30
20
10
Foam Height, cm
Tomadol 25-12
Foam Height, cm
20
FIGURE 45 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Competitive Ethoxylates
70
Nonlyphenol 9E0
50
40
C11-C15 secondary alcohol 5 EO
30
20
10
0
3
10
Time, Minutes
26
15
10
Time, Minutes
15
20
10
Time, Minutes
15
20
Draves Wetting Times

The Draves Wetting Test, ASTM D 2281, measures the rate at which
a surfactant solution wets or spreads evenly onto a cotton surface.
Surfactants that exhibit the shortest wetting time often perform better
in other applications where rapid wetting is important.
Figure 46 displays the wetting times of selected Tomadol Ethoxylated
Alcohols at room (25 C) and elevated (60 C) temperatures. Both the
Tomadol 91 and Tomadol 1 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series have short wetting
times at room and elevated temperatures, and all of these surfactants are
also pourable at room temperature. Tomadol 1-5 surfactant and Tomadol
1-7 surfactant are notably outstanding wetting agents, with wetting
times at room temperature about one-fifth that of competitive 9-mole
octyl- and nonylphenol ethoxylates.
FIGURE 46 Draves Wetting Times (a)
Tomadol 400
Tomadol 600
Tomadol 900
Tomadol 910
Tomadol 1200
Tomadol 91-6
Tomadol 91-8
Tomadol 1-5
Tomadol 1-7
Tomadol 1-9
Tomadol 23-5
Tomadol 23-6.5
Tomadol 25-7
Tomadol 25-9
Tomadol 25-12
Tomadol 45-7
Tomadol 45-13
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Wetting Time, Seconds

25C
60C
(a) ASTM D 2281 5g cotton skein, 3g-hook, 0.1%w surfactant, deionized water
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Characteristics Foaming, Wetting, Hlb Numbers, Solvent Miscibility, and Emulsification

Wetting Properties of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols in Acidic and Basic Solutions
In many applications, Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are utilized in acidic and basic solutions. Therefore, wetting properties in these environments are important.
Table 13 displays wetting properties of select Tomadol surfactants in acidic and basic solutions. Results show that performance generally equals or exceeds that of
the competitive surfactant octylphenol 9.5 EO. Consistent with results in distilled water, the Tomadol 91-6 surfactant and Tomadol 1-5 surfactant offer exceptional
performance in both acidic and basic solutions at room temperature.
Table 13 Wetting Properties of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols in Acidic and Basic Solutions
Draves Wetting Times, Seconds
H2SO4, %w
Temperature
C
10
Tomadol 91-6
25
77
49
120
13
22
Tomadol 91-8
Tomadol 1-5
Tomadol 23-6.5
28
NaOH, %w
PRODUCT
66
150
22
21
29
21
40
62
25
77
10
12
11
17
12
11
11
11
49
120
11
12
10
66
150
10
14
17
13
12
24
25
77
12
12
21
49
120
12
13
18
66
150
25
17
28
29
39
25
77
11
13
13
15
11
12
13
17
49
120
10
13
13
28
38
32
66
150
14
23
24
24
14
21
40
69
25
77
12
15
15
21
12
15
17
18
49
120
11
13
17
14
19
82
66
150
18
21
24
51
75
165
HLB Numbers
The applicability of a surfactant as an emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent
or solubilizing agent can often be predicted by its hydrophile/lipophile balance
(HLB). The HLB number expresses the basic principle that the emulsifying
efficiency of a surfactant is associated with the relative molecular contribution
of the polar hydrophilic head and the nonpolar lipophilic tail.
More oil-soluble surfactants have low HLB numbers. Surfactants with high
HLB numbers tend to be more water soluble. The HLB number is particularly
useful in predicting the behavior and performance of nonionic surfactants and
is directly proportional to the ethylene oxide content of the molecule.
The HLB numbers of the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols can be used as a
rough guide for selection of a suitable surfactant for specific applications. HLB
ranges, as shown in Table 14, indicate the water dispersibility of surfactants.
Table 15 gives HLB ranges and applications for ethoxylated alcohols.
Solvent Miscibility of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are miscible with many organic solvents. The
C9-11 linear alcohol is the most soluble of the linear alcohols used to produce
these products , and the Tomadol 91 Ethoxylated Alcohol series exhibits
especially good compatibility with many solvents. The Tomadol 45 Ethoxylated
Alcohol series exhibits miscibilities similar to the Tomadol 25 Ethoxylated Alcohol
series when comparing surfactants with comparable ethylene oxide contents.
Table 14 HLB by Water Dispersibility

Type of Dispersion
HLB Range
No dispersion
1-4
Poor dispersion
3-6
Milky dispersion
after vigorous agitation
6-8
Stable milky dispersion
8-10
Translucent to clear dispersion
10-12
Clear solution
13+
Table 15 HLB Ranges and Applications

for Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
HLB Numbers
Ethylene Oxide
Content Range, %w
Applications
4-6
20-30
W/O emulsifier
7-15
35-75
Wetting agent
8-18
40-90
O/W emulsifier
10-15
50-75
Detergent
10-18
50-90
Solubilizer
Air Products has developed miscibility data for many different solvents and
would be pleased to work with customers to satisfy their specific needs.
Emulsification Characteristics
An important application of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols is the emulsification
of various solvents in water. Many emulsion systems can be complex and
require combinations of various surfactants to achieve maximum efficiency and
required emulsion stability. Air Products has developed extensive experience in
the area of emulsification utilizing Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols and can provide
technical assistance to customers in obtaining desired solutions.
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Health, Safety, and Environment

Human Safety of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
Like other nonionic surfactants, Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are moderate

to severe eye and skin irritants. Based on study results of dilutions of some of
the Tomadol surfactants, it would be expected that 1% and 10% concentrations
would only be mild to moderate skin irritants. The Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
have not been found to cause allergic skin reactions.
For additional information, refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet of the
product of interest.
FIGURE 47 Biodegradation of Tomadol 91-6 and Two Highly Branched

Nonionics in Closed Bottle BOD TEST
90
70
50
Branched C13 AE-7EO
40
Nonlyphenol 9E0
30
C11-C15 sec
0
0
10
15
20
30
Time, Days
FIGURE 48 Measurement of Intact Surfactant in Biotreater Effluents

Under Industrial Use Conditions
Surfactant Added, ppm
Intact Surfactant (CTAS) mg/l
70
20 40 80
10
100
60
50
Nonlyphenol 9EO
40
30
20
10
Tomadol 25-9
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
Run Day
Figure 47 shows the results of the Closed Bottle BOD Testone of the EPA guideline testson Tomadol 91-6 surfactant. For comparison, C13 AE-7EO, a highly
branched alcohol ethoxylate, and NP-9EO, a highly branched alkylphenol ethoxylate, are also included. As shown, the highly branched nonionics biodegrade more
slowly and less extensively than Tomadol 91-6 surfactant, which is an essentially linear ethoxylated alcohol.
Results of biodegradability tests based on closed bottle oxygen uptake data are listed in Table 16. These results show 62-96% biodegradation for Tomadol Ethoxylated
Alcohols as measured by a 30-day BOD test. In contrast, a nonylphenol ethoxylate showed only 30% biodegradation by this test method.
In addition to the EPA guideline tests, Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols have been studied in radiolabeled biodegradation tests in laboratory tests simulating full scale
sewage treatment in summer and winter conditions under industrial waste treatment plant conditions, and in full scale sewage treatment. The results show Tomadol
surfactants biodegrade rapidly and extensively under a variety of normal and stressed conditions to non-foaming, non-toxic products which do not present a problem
in obtaining discharge permits for waste treatment plant effluents.
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Octylphenol 9
Nonlyphenol
10
Many properties of surfactants that are useful in applications such as industrial

cleaning can have undesirable effects on the environment. For example,
surfactants frequently migrate to solid/liquid or liquid/air interfaces and exhibit
foaming characteristics when they function as cleaning agents. These properties
cause toxicity to aquatic life and unsightly foam, which also tends to minimize
good oxygen transport from the air to lakes, streams, and other receiving waters.
What separates environmentally acceptable surfactants from those that are

environmentally unacceptable is the capability of that surfactant to biodegrade
during its residence time in the waste treatment process. The United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the European Union (EU), and the
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) all have
definitions of biodegradability. Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols have been shown
to be biodegradable by these definitions, and are biodegradable according to the
criteria set forth in the EU Regulation No 648/2004 on detergents. Most of the
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols have been shown to meet even the most stringent
biodegradability criteria and are classified as readily biodegradable. Many of
the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols meet the criteria of the U.S. EPA Design for the
Environment Surfactant Screen. For a current list of products that meet this criteria,
refer to Publication No. 110-10-005-US.
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Biodegradability
The U.S. Clean Water Act regulates discharge of surfactants and other
chemicals to receiving waters by requiring permits to dischargers. They must
show that the contents of the discharge do not foam or cause harm to aquatic
life. These discharges, whether they originate from household or industrial
and institutional waste, must be treated prior to entry into public waters. The
heart of waste treatment today is an aerobic microbial process which converts
organic materials like surfactants to products which are not deleterious to the
environment.
Tomadol 91-6
80
% Biodegraded
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols have been used safely for many years in
consumer products and other industrial applications. These materials have
low to moderate acute oral and dermal toxicity. Their irritancy potential is
similar to materials derived from coconut alcohols.
Table 16 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols (a)

BOD (b), g/g
Surfactant
Tomadol 91-2.5
5 Days
15 Days
30 Days
COD (c),g/g
% Biodegraded (d)
30 Days
0.88
2.0
2.0
2.4
83
Tomadol 91-6
0.36
1.6
2.0
2.2
91
Tomadol 91-8
0.20
0.85
1.6
2.1
76
Tomadol 1-5
2.1
2.3
91
Tomadol 23-3
1.1
1.9
2.0
2.4
83
Tomadol 23-6.5
0.33
1.8
2.2
2.3
96
Tomadol 25-3
1.3
1.9
2.6
2.8
93
Tomadol 25-7
0.45
1.5
1.9
2.2
86
Tomadol 25-9
0.26
1.6
1.8
2.2
82
Tomadol 25-12
0.12
0.84
1.3
2.1
62
Tomadol 45-7
0.65
1.4
2.0
2.3
87
Tomadol 45-13
0.29
1.3
1.5
2.1
71
Nonlyphenol (9 EO)
0.04
0.65
0.65
2.2
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(a) Performed on unacclimated bacterial inocula, according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 15th Edition, 1980.
(b) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is a measure of oxygen consumed by microorganisms during conversion of the organic substrate to CO2 and H2O.
(c) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of the theoretical amount of oxygen consumed assuming total conversion of the organic substrate to CO2 and H2O.
(d) % Biodegraded = BOD30/COD x 100.
Aquatic Safety and Industrial Effluents

Surfactants are used in processing by such industries as agriculture, textiles, pulp and paper, and institutional laundry. These industries use surfactants at much higher
concentrations than are typically used in household applications. The spent process streams entering receiving waters from these industries are increasingly undergoing
close scrutiny by regulatory agencies. Rules have been promulgated that require non-foaming effluents which are non-toxic to aquatic life. Surfactants that are not fully
biodegraded exhibit appreciable foaming and aquatic toxicity behavior. In order to meet the requirements of state and federal environmental agencies, surfactants which
biodegrade rapidly must be selected.
To address such concerns, biodegradation studies were conducted under industrial use conditions to compare Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols and nonylphenol ethoxylates.
The results, shown in Figure 48, demonstrate that considerably higher levels of nonylphenol ethoxylate remained than Tomadol 25-9 surfactant after biotreatment.
Since much of the nonylphenol ethoxylate remained intact after biotreatment, its effluent was highly foaming and toxic to two aquatic species tested, Daphnia pulex
(waterbug) and Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow), as presented in Table 17. In contrast, Tomadol 25-9 surfactant biodegraded to non-foaming, non-toxic
products even at the relatively high, but realistic, concentration levels tested.
Since surfactants are generally toxic to aquatic life, their capability to
biodegrade to non-toxic products under realistic biotreatment conditions
is an important part of the considerations of their environmental impact.
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols, as well as sulfate and ethoxysulfate
derivatives of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols biodegrade rapidly and
extensively to non-toxic, non-foaming products even under such stress
conditions as high loadings and low temperature.
Table 17 Acute Aquatic Toxicities of Neat Surfactants and

Their Biotreated Effluents Under Industrial Use Conditions (c)
Surfactant
Conformance with Federal Regulations

Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols are acceptable for use in compliance with FDA
applications as indirect food additives under 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180.
In some cases, these products are also approved for use as inert ingredients
in pesticide formulations.
For additional information, contact our Product Information Center at
800-345-3148 or 610-481-6799.
Neat Surfactant, mg/l
Biotreated Effluent, %
Daphnia Pimephales
Promelas(b)
Pulex(a)
Daphnia Pimephales
Pulex(a)
Promelas(b)
Tomadol 25-7
0.76
0.50
>100.0
>100.0
Nonlyphenol
ethoxylate (9 E0)
2.9
1.6
14.7
7.3
Control
(No surfactant)
82.7
>100.0
(a) 48 hour EC50the higher the value, the lower the toxicity.
(b) 96 hour LC50the higher the value, the lower the toxicity.
(c) from feeding 100 ppm surfactant to the biotreater
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Applications
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols and Nonidet Alkoxylated surfactants can be used in a wide-variety of applications, including Industrial & Institutional Cleaning,
Industrial Process Aids, Household Cleaners and Personal Care Products. For a given end-use product, more than one Tomadol or Nonidet surfactant is often suitable.
In selecting the best surfactant (or combination of surfactants) for an application, the formulator commonly considers such physical properties as HLB (see Tables 8
and 15), cloud point or surface tension (see Table 8). Other surfactant characteristics such as the gel curve, environmental properties, or handling characteristics may
also be important.
Table 18 provides common surfactant recommendations for a variety of end-use Industrial & Institutional applications. For further technical assistance in selecting
the best Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol or Nonidet Alkoxylated surfactant for your formulation, please contact your account manager, call us at 800-345-3148,
or visit our web site at www.airproducts.com/nimble.
Table 18 Recommendations for Industrial & Institutional Formulations

Hard Surface Cleaners
All-Purpose
Concentrates
1. Tomadol 91-6 (optionally,
use in combination with 91-2.5)
2. Tomadol 900
3. Tomadol 23-6.5
4. Tomadol 25-7 / 25-3 (start 75:25 wt:wt)
5. Tomadol 1-7
b Tomadol L124 / L80 (start 79:21 wt:wt)
Degreasers
1. Tomadol 901
2. Tomadol 1-73B
4. Tomadol 1-5
Solvent Cleaners
1. Tomadol 91-8 / 91-2.5 (start 50:50 wt:wt)
2. Tomadol 91-6
3. Tomadol 1-5
Ready-to-Use and Spray-and-Wipe
1. Tomadol 900
2. Tomadol 91-6
3. Tomadol 23-6.5
4. Tomadol 1-73B
Industrial
Dairy Cleaners CIP
1. Tomadol 901
3. Tomadol 1-5
Institutional
Acid Cleaners
1. Tomadol 900
2. Tomadol 91-6
3. Tomadol 25-12
Dairy Cleaners Iodophor formulations

1. Tomadol 1200
2. Tomadol 25-12
Bathroom Cleaners
1. Tomadol 900
2. Tomadol 25-12
3. Tomadol 23-6.5
Rust Removers
1. Tomadol 900
2. Tomadol 901
Low Foam Cleaners
1. Tomadol 1-5 (check for solubility,
formulate near cloud point)
2. Nonidet SF-5
3. Nonidet SF-3
4. Nonidet RK-18
Steam Cleaners
1. Tomadol 900 (check foam performance)
2. Tomadol 901
Metal Cleaners
1. Tomadol 901
2. Tomadol 91-6 / 91-2.5 (ladder study
to optimize performance)
3. Tomadol 1-7 / 1-3 (ladder study to
optimize performance)
Tank Cleaners
1. Tomadol 900 / 400 (ladder study to
optimize performance)
b T his symbol shows our natural-derived product recommendation.
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Floor Cleaners
1. Tomadol 900 (check foam performance)
2. Tomadol 91-6 (check foam performance)
3. Tomadol 901
Disinfectant Cleaners
1. Tomadol 25-12
2. Tomadol 900
Dishwash
1. Tomadol 25-12
2. Tomadol 91-8
3. Nonidet RK-18 (as rinse aid)
Glass Cleaners
1. Tomadol 901
2. Tomadol 25-12
Rug and Upholstery Cleaners Less Foaming
1. Tomadol 1-5 (formulate near CMC)
2. Tomadol 91-6 / 91-2.5 (start 75:25 wt:wt)
Rug and Upholstery Cleaners Higher Foaming
1. Tomadol 25-12
2. Tomadol 23-6.5
Wall and Tile Cleaners
1. Tomadol 901
2. Tomadol 900
Laundry
Industrial & Institutional
2. Tomadol 25-9
3. Tomadol 900 / 600 (start 67:33 wt:wt)
4. Tomadol 23-6.5
(optionally, use in combination with 91-6)
Table 19 Cosmetic Ingredients Nomenclature

for Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols & Linear Alcohol Precursors
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols
& Linear Alcohol Precursors
Adopted Name
91 Linear alcohol
C9-11 Alcohols
1 Linear alcohol
Undecyl Alcohol
23 Linear alcohol
C12-13 Alcohols
25 Linear alcohol
C12-15 Alcohols
45 Linear alcohol
C14-15 Alcohols
Miscellaneous
Tomadol 91-2.5
C9-11 Pareth-3
Foam Markers
Tomadol 91-6
C9-11 Pareth-6
Tomadol 91-8
C9-11 Pareth-8
1. Tomadol 25-12
2. Tomadol 91-8
Hand Cleaners
1. Tomadol 25-9
2. Tomadol 25-7
b Tomadol L130
Fragrance Oil Solubilizers
1. Tomadol 900
2. Tomadol 901
3. Tomadol 1200
b Tomadol L130 / L80 (ladder study
to optimize performance)
Tomadol 1-5
Undeceth-5
Tomadol 23-3
C12-13 Pareth-3
Tomadol 23-6.5
C12-13 Pareth-7
Tomadol 25-3
C12-15 Pareth-3
Tomadol 25-7
C12-15 Pareth-7
Tomadol 25-9
C12-15 Pareth-9
Tomadol 25-12
C12-15 Pareth-12
Tomadol 45-7
C14-15 Pareth-7
Tomadol 45-13
C14-15 Pareth-13
(a)
25-3A
Ammonium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate
(a)
25-3S
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate
(a) Equivalent products available from sulfators utilizing Tomadol 25-3 surfactant for sulfation.
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Shipping Data/Storage and Handling

Table 20 contains shipping data on the Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols.
For complete information on the safety and handling precautions for these products, refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet on the product of interest.
Table 20 Shipping Data for Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

Coefficient of Expansion
Lb/Gal
Typical Net Weights (Lb) for Containers(b)
Density Lb/Gal
@ 60 F(a)
1-Gal(b)
Container
5-Gal(b)
Pail
55-Gal(b)
Drum
Tomadol 91-2.5
7.74
0.0035
0.0063
35
420
Tomadol 91-6
8.28
0.0036
0.0065
40
450
Tomadol 91-8
8.46
0.0036
0.0065
40
455
Tomadol 1-3
7.85
0.0035
0.0063
40
425
Tomadol 1-5
8.12
0.0030
0.0054
40
440
Tomadol 1-7
8.34
0.0036
0.0065
40
450
Tomadol 1-9
8.36 @ 90 F
0.0036
0.0065
40
460
Tomadol 23-1
7.32
0.0033
0.0059
35
395
Tomadol 23-3
7.75
0.0034
0.0061
35
420
Tomadol 23-5
8.08
0.0035
0.0063
35
435
Tomadol 23-6.5
8.22
0.0035
0.0063
40
445
Tomadol 25-3
7.75
0.0034
0.0061
35
420
Tomadol 25-7
8.25
0.0035
0.0063
40
445
Tomadol 25-9
8.39
0.0035
0.0063
40
455
Tomadol 25-12
8.56
0.0035
0.0063
40
465
Tomadol 45-7
8.16 @ 70 F
0.0036
0.0065
40
445
Product
(a) Exceptions to 60 F are so noted.

(b) Air Products does not offer package quantities, except as samples. Drums and totes, as well as actual fill weights, are available through authorized distributors.
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Index of Tables and Figures

Table
Description
Page
Table
Description
Page
1 Nomenclature of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants . . . . . . . 4
11 Solution Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 Nonidet Surfactants Draves Wetting Times. .
12 Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Tomadol L-Series Surfactant Properties and Applications. . . . . . . . 10
13 Wetting Properties in Acidic and Basic Solutions . .
4 Tomadol L-Series Typical Foam Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
14 HLB by Water Dispersibility.
5 Tomadol L-Series Suggested Formulations. .
11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 T ypical Physical and Chemical Properties of the Linear Alcohols

Used to Make Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants. . . . . . . . . 12
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24
28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
15 HLB Ranges and Applications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
16 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of Tomadol Surfactants. . . . . . 31
7 Typical Distribution of Ethoxylate Adducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
17 A cute Aquatic Toxicities of Neat Surfactants

and Their Biotreated Effluents Under Industrial Use. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 T ypical Physical and Chemical Properties of Tomadol

Ethoxylated Alcohols and Nonidet Alkoxylated Surfactants . .
18 R ecommendations for Industrial

& Institutional Formulations . . . .
14
. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32-33
9 Viscosity of Aqueous Ethoxylated Alcohol Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
19 Cosmetic Ingredients Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
10 Surface Tension of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
20 Shipping Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure
Description
Page
1 T omadol 900 surfactant cleans more effectively

and faster at lower concentrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 T omadol 901 surfactant outperforms
many competitive products. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Tomadol 900 surfactant cleaning performance . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
7
4 Tomadol 600 surfactant provides fast wetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5 Tomadol 1200 surfactant emulsification capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can improve iodine stability. . . . . . . . . . 7

7 Nonidet Surfactants Ross-Miles Foam Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 Nonidet Surfactants Dynamic Spray Cleaning Performance. . . . . . . 8
9 Nonidet Surfactants Dynamic Spray Foam Heights. .
. . . . . . . . . . .
10 N
onidet Surfactants Immersion Degreasing Test Results
in Low-Foam Floor Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure
Description
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24 Gel Curve for Tomadol 91-6 Surfactant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

26 Gel Curve for Tomadol 1-5 Surfactant.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
28 Gel Curve for Tomadol 1-73B Surfactant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

31 Gel Curve for Tomadol 23-6.5 Surfactant. .
32 Gel Curve for Tomadol 25-7 Surfactant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

34 Gel Curve for Tomadol 25-12 Surfactant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
36 Gel Curve for Tomadol 45-13 Surfactant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10
37 Gel Curve for Tomadol 91-6 vs. Competitive Ethoxylates . . . . . . . . 21
13 Tomadol L-Series Caustic Solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
38 Solution Times of Competitive Liquid Ethoxylates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
14 Tomadol L-Series Hard Surface Cleaning Performance . .
11
39 Relationship Between Cloud Point and Ethylene Oxide Content . . . . 23
15 Tomadol L-Series Laundry Cleaning Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
40 H
LB, Cloud Point and Pour Point of Water-Soluble
Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11 Nonidet Surfactants Oil Solubilization Capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Tomadol L-Series Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point. .
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
16 P our Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 91 and Tomadol 1

Ethoxylated Alcohol Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
17 P our Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 23, 25, and 45
Ethoxylated Alcohol Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
41 E ffect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point of

Aqueous Surfactant Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
42 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Tomadol 91 Series . . . . . . . . . . . 26
18 Typical EO Distribution in Tomadol 25 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
43 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Tomadol 1 Series . .
19 Viscosity of Tomadol 91 Series as a Function of Temperature. . . . . 16
44 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Tomadol 25 Series . . . . . . . . . . . 26
20 Viscosity of Tomadol 1 Series as a Function of Temperature. . . . . . 16
45 Dynamic Spray Foam Height for Competitive Ethoxylates . . . . . . . . 26
46 Draves Wetting Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
47 Biodegradation of Tomadol 91-6 vs. Competitive Ethoxylates . .
48 Measurement of Intact Surfactant in Biotreater Effluents . . . . . . . . 30
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26
30
35
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Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 Surfactants

Nonidet Low-Foam Surfactants

Tomadol L-Series Ethoxylated Alcohols Natural-derived Surfactants

Solution Properties and Stabilities

Characteristics Foaming, Wetting, HLB Numbers, Solvent Miscibility, and Emulsification

Health, Safety, and Environment

Shipping Data and Handling

Index of Figures and Tables

Table 1 Nomenclature of Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants

Carbon chain present

Tomadol 91-n Surfactant

Tomadol 1-n Surfactant

R hydrophobic portion of molecule

Tomadol 23-n Surfactant

Tomadol 25-n Surfactant

C12 /C13 /C14 /C15

Tomadol 45-n Surfactant

n average moles of ethylene

Tomadol 400, 600, 900, 1200 Surfactants

High-performance, environmentally-friendly nonionic surfactants designed

Tomadol 400: Emulsification, boost degreasing when added

Tomadol 901: Degreasing, nonionic surfactant for replacement

Tomadol 600: Wetting, emulsification, increase performance

Tomadol 910: Industrial and institutional laundry, hard surface

Excellent cleaning and degreasing

Tomadol 1200: Stabilization of iodine based sanitizers,

FIGURE 2 Tomadol 901 surfactant is a high-performance

Formulation: 0.5% Na metasilicate, 0.5% glycol ether, 0.45% KOH

FIGURE 3 Tomadol 900 surfactant can provide equal or better cleaning

FIGURE 5 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can yield higher emulsification

Conditions: Gardner Scrub results ASTM 4488-95 A5 method modified,

% Emulsification Capacity (10% Surfactant)

FIGURE 6 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can improve iodine stability

FIGURE 4 Tomadol 600 surfactant provides fast wetting, Draves Test

Nonidet Low-Foam Surfactants

The Nonidet alkoxylated surfactants are low-foam nonionic surfactants

FIGURE 7 Ross-Miles Foam Height

Ag chem (emulsifiable and suspension concentrates)

Foam Height (cm)

Pulp and paper (defoamers and deinking agents)

Paints (dispersants and foam control)

Textiles (dyeing and printing aids)

FIGURE 8 Dynamic Spray Cleaning Performance

Low to moderate foam

Conditions: 0.1 wt% TKPP, 0.25 wt% nonionic, 20 psi @ 50 C, 90 sec

Average Soil Removal (wt%)

FIGURE 9 Dynamic Spray Foam Heights

Table 2 Draves Wetting Times of Nonidet Surfactants

Conditions: 40 C, 0.1 wt%, distilled water

Conditions: 5g cotton skein, 3g hook, 0.1 wt% surfactant @ 24 C

Foam Height (cm)

Wetting time, seconds

FIGURE 11 Oil Solubilization Capacity

Ethoxylated-propoxylated alcohol Competitive A

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Tomadol 400: Emulsification, boost degreasing when added

Tomadol 901: Degreasing, nonionic surfactant for replacement

Tomadol 600: Wetting, emulsification, increase performance

Tomadol 910: Industrial and institutional laundry, hard surface

Tomadol 1200: Stabilization of iodine based sanitizers,

FIGURE 2 Tomadol 901 surfactant is a high-performance

FIGURE 3 Tomadol 900 surfactant can provide equal or better cleaning

FIGURE 5 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can yield higher emulsification

FIGURE 6 Tomadol 1200 surfactant can improve iodine stability

FIGURE 4 Tomadol 600 surfactant provides fast wetting, Draves Test

FIGURE 7 Ross-Miles Foam Height

FIGURE 8 Dynamic Spray Cleaning Performance

FIGURE 9 Dynamic Spray Foam Heights

FIGURE 11 Oil Solubilization Capacity

FIGURE 10 Immersion Degreasing Test

FIGURE 12 Effect of Electrolyte on Cloud Point

FIGURE 13 Caustic Solubility

FIGURE 15 Laundry Cleaning Performance

Table 6 Typical Physical and Chemical Properties of the Linear Alcohols

FIGURE 16 Pour Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 91

FIGURE 17 Pour Point and HLB Number for Tomadol 23,

FIGURE 18 Typical EO Distribution in Tomadol 25

Table 7 Tomadol Ethoxylated Alcohols

FIGURE 19 Viscosity of Tomadol 91 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series

FIGURE 20 Viscosity of Tomadol 1 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series

FIGURE 21 Viscosity of Tomadol 23 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series

FIGURE 22 Viscosity of Tomadol 25 Ethoxylated Alcohol Series