CHD4™

Naturally derived, DEA-free liquid surfactant system for building viscosity


Overview

CHD4™ is a naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish soap or hand soap formulations. Use CHD4™ to produce foaming, lotion, or gel hand soaps. Create green formulations to meet Green Seal®, USDA Biobased Program, and EcoLogo certification programs

Cost / Performance

  • Builds viscosity with good rheology
  • Easy to use, no heat required – lower total manufacturing costs
  • Low odour and mild on skin
  • Produces excellent foam height and stability

Uses & Applications

  • HandCleaner
  • Transportation
  • Automotive Bucket Wash
  • Hand Soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and Body Washes
  • High Foam Automatic Car Wash Detergents
  • Self-Serve Foaming Brush
  • Tri Colour Foamers for Automatic Car Washes

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Meets requirements for USDA Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program*
  • Green-certifiable formulas
  • Readily biodegradable
  • Cocamide DEA and DEA free

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Lotion Soap
  • CHD4*7.8%
  • Citric acid to pH 6-70.1-0.2%
  • Preservative0.15%
  • Rhodapex ES-27.8%
  • Sodium chloride1-2%
  • Water (DI)QS
Foaming Hand Soap
  • CHD43.9%
  • Citric acidTo pH 6-7
  • Preservative0.15%
  • Rhodapex ES-23.9%
  • Water (DI)QS
Bucket Wash
  • CHD4*5.5%
  • NaCL1-2%
  • Preservative0.1%
  • STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK10.5%
  • Water (DI)QS

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear to light amber liquid

Density @ 23ºC:

1.033 gms/mL

Odour:

mild odor

pH:

7.0-9.0

Viscosity:

2600 cps. Range 1000-3000 cps

Package & Handling

  • CHD4™ is available in: Bulk, 55 US gallon plastic drums (Net wt. 450 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (Net wt. 40 lbs).
  • Product should be mixed before using.

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