AS™

Amphoteric coupling agent / hydrotrope for solubilizing nonionic surfactants into highly alkaline / caustic systems


Overview

An amphoteric coupling agent/hydrotrope for solubilizing non-ionic surfactants into highly alkaline/caustic systems.

Cost / Performance

  • Acid / alkaline stable
  • Compatible with nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants
  • One of the most cost effective hydrotropes / coupling agents available
  • Stable in 27% active NaOH, 35% active KOH, and 60% active SMS (Penta)

Uses & Applications

  • HardSurface
  • MetalCleaners
  • Transportation
  • Acid cleaners
  • Heavy duty degreasers
  • Metalworking cleaners
  • Transportation presoaks

Environment / Health & Safety

  • VOC exempt

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Acid-Based Metal Cleaner

Dilution: 1-3 oz/gallon

  • AS*3%
  • DDBSA Na salt3.5%
  • Glycol Ether EB5%
  • KOH (45%)5%
  • R49*2%
  • TKPP5%
  • Water76.5%
Heavy Duty Degreaser

Dilution: 10-30:1

  • AS*2%
  • Citric Acid4%
  • Methyl Ethyl Ketone3%
  • Phosphoric Acid (85%)3%
  • Water88%

Product Specifications

Activity, %:

35% min.

Appearance:

Clear liquid

pH (as-is):

8.0-9.0

Package & Handling

  • AS™ is available in: Bulk, 55 gallon plastic drums (net wt. 450 lbs), and 5 gallon pails (net wt. 40 lbs)

Regulatory / Tox Information

DOT: Non-regulatedTDG: Non-regulated

DSL and TSCA compliant

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