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QNG™

A superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks

Overview

QnG™ is a superior degreasing surfactant system derived from natural feedstocks. It provides the superior penetration and removal of oily/greasy particulate soils of Q3™ but where natural feedstocks are desired. Stable in acids, alkali, and hydrogen peroxide.

Cost / Performance

  • Formulate at similar or lower cost than traditional NPE/Glycol Ether systems – without sacrificing performance
  • Highly electrolyte tolerant
  • Superior penetration and removal of oily/ greasy particulate soils – ability to clean areas where agitation/mechanical action is restricted.
  • Stable in Acids, Alkali and Hydrogen Peroxide (H202)

Uses & Applications

  • Green
  • Laundry
  • Marine
  • PeroxideCleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Marine Cleaners

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Listed on DfE CleanGredients
  • Reduce or eliminate VOCs
  • Eligible for USDA’s Biopreferred Program - contains 54% of biobased content as per ASTM 6866
  • Readily biodegradable

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Heavy Duty Degreaser

(Use as-is to 160:1 depending upon soiling)

  • Metso pentabead4%
  • KOH (45%)6%
  • EDTA (40%)6%
  • Sodium gluconate2%
  • BW™ *1%
  • QnG™ *8%
  • WaterBalance
Green All-Purpose Cleaner

(Use as-is to 40:1 )

  • Potash (potassium carbonate)3%
  • Trilon M (40%)2%
  • Sodium citrate4%
  • QnG™ *8%
  • Waterbalance
  • Citric acidQS
  • Ensure pH is below 11.5 (use citric acid)
Peroxide-Based All-Purpose Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • Hydrogen peroxide (cosmetic grade, 50%)4%
  • Sodium gluconate0.25%
  • QnG™ *2%
  • Water (use DI, RO or soft)balance
  • Packaging should allow venting

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Pale yellow liquid, clear to slightly turbid

Cloud Point (1% solution in distilled water):

>90°C

Activity:

60%

Density @ 23ºC:

0.99 +/- 0.02

pH (as is):

6.0 - 9.0

Package & Handling

  • QnG™ is available in bulk, 55 US gallon plastic drums (net wt. 450 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (net wt. 40 lbs)

Regulatory / Tox Information

DOT: Non-regulated

LC50: 32.15 mg/L at 96 hours (fish)

LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rat)

Skin sensitization (OECD Sec.406): Non skin sensitizing.

Contact Us

Vitech International Inc.

P.O. Box 7
Milton, WI 53563 U.S.A.

Telephone: (905) 331-9687
Toll-free: (800) 796-1896

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