Surface Modifiers

Incorporating surface modifiers into cleaning products enhances efficiency by altering surface properties.

These modifiers serve as wetting agents, improving the spread of cleaning solutions for better penetration. They act as anti-redeposition agents, preventing dirt from reattaching to surfaces, and as anti-foaming agents to control excessive foam during cleaning. The adjustment of hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance ensures even drying and minimizes water spots. Overall, cleaning products with surface modifiers offer improved coverage, soil removal, and prevention of recontamination, contributing to more effective and efficient cleaning solutions.

726™A quaternary ammonium based surfactant for emulsification of mineral seal oil and other hydrocarbons for use in transportation rinse aids
  • Drying agents for car and truck wash
  • Rinse aids for car and truck wash
CTD100™A surfactant silicone copolymer for producing high gloss and highly lubricious hard surfaces
  • Stainless steel cleaner/polish
  • Clear tire dressings
  • Countertop polish
  • Glass cleaner additive
  • Gloss aid in wash & wax/spray wax
DRP2Aqueous polymer additive used to create a substantive hydrophilic surface on hard surfaces
  • End of hose glass and surface cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners: tub & tile, all purpose, multi-surface, glass & bowl cleaning
  • Vehicle drying and rinsing agents
  • Wheel cleaner additive
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Glass Cleaners
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Daily Shower cleaner
NSW4A foaming bucket wash concentrate with superior water beading properties that leaves a durable, wax-like finish
  • Coin - Op Car Wash
  • Foaming Spray Wax for Auto Car Wash
  • Wash and Wax - hand/bucket
OFCFully formulated mineral seal oil free automotive drying agent concentrate
  • Non-silicone tire dress
  • Transportation drying agent
OFSMineral seal oil replacement in transportation wash drying agents
  • Dust control for road application
  • Metal working
  • Textile & industrial lubricants
  • Asphalt release agents
  • Concrete form release agents
OSPA polymer system specially designed to create an invisable protective barrier on hard surfaces
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Bathroom and bowl cleaner
  • Daily/weekly shower cleaner
  • Tub and tile cleaner
  • Transportation cleaner
PF2Surfactant system developed for triple/poly foamers and clear coat protectorants
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple / poly foamers
PSModified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Concrete form release
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
SCPSilicone/surfactant system for streak free, fingerprint resistant cleaning and polishing
  • Fiberglass Boat Polish
  • Furniture Polish
  • Leather Treatment
  • Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner & Polish
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish – Liquid, Wipe, or Aerosol
SQSSiliconized quaternary compound used for achieving hydrophobic modification of hard surfaces
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Wash & wax
  • Oil/solvent based drying agents
  • Sealer waxes
  • Triple/poly foamers
WAA silicone/surfactant system used as a windshield washer fluid additive to produce superior water beading properties
  • Wash & wax
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Clear coat protectorants
  • Triple poly foamers
  • Windshield washer fluid additive

More Information

Surface modifiers play a vital role in the formulation of cleaning and descaling products, providing a unique set of properties that enhance the effectiveness of these solutions. These modifiers are essential components that contribute to the overall performance of cleaning agents, ensuring thorough and efficient removal of contaminants from various surfaces. Understanding the importance of surface modifiers sheds light on their role in achieving optimal cleaning and descaling results in industrial and commercial applications.

Surface modifiers are designed to improve the wetting and spreading characteristics of cleaning solutions. By reducing the surface tension of the solution, these modifiers enable it to spread more evenly over surfaces, ensuring better contact with contaminants. This enhanced wetting action is crucial for effective cleaning, as it allows the solution to penetrate and break down deposits more efficiently.

One of the key functions of surface modifiers is to prevent the re-deposition of contaminants onto cleaned surfaces. After contaminants are dissolved or dislodged, surface modifiers help keep them in suspension, preventing them from settling back onto the cleaned surfaces. This property is particularly important in descaling applications where preventing the reformation of scale is essential for maintaining equipment efficiency.

Surface modifiers enhance the adhesion of cleaning solutions to surfaces, ensuring prolonged contact and interaction with contaminants. This improved adhesion is beneficial in removing stubborn deposits, such as mineral scale or organic residues, by allowing the cleaning agents to work effectively over an extended period.

Surface modifiers can be formulated to be compatible with a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and glass. This versatility allows cleaning solutions containing surface modifiers to be applied to diverse surfaces without causing damage or compromising material integrity. This compatibility is crucial in industrial and commercial settings where different materials are present and require tailored cleaning approaches.

Finding the correct combination of surface modifiers and other cleaning agents is crucial for achieving peak productivity in industrial and commercial cleaning applications. The diversity of contaminants and scaling issues demands a customized approach. The synergistic interaction of surface modifiers with other chemicals, such as surfactants, alkalinity, chelants, and dispersants, ensures a comprehensive and effective cleaning process. This customized approach not only maximizes cleaning efficiency but also minimizes the need for aggressive mechanical cleaning methods, reducing the risk of damage to sensitive equipment components.

The incorporation of surface modifiers in cleaning and descaling products is essential for achieving optimal cleaning results in industrial and commercial settings. These modifiers enhance wetting, prevent re-deposition, improve surface adhesion, and offer compatibility with various materials. The correct combination of surface modifiers with other chemicals is paramount for achieving peak productivity, ensuring thorough cleaning, and prolonging the lifespan of industrial and commercial equipment. The versatile nature of surface modifiers makes them indispensable components in the development of effective and efficient cleaning solutions.