EGM

Concentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning


Overview

EGM is a polymeric surfactant system for producing VOC exempt glass cleaners and multi-surface cleaners. Formulate a cleaner without solvents, glycol ethers or ammonia that will pass current Green Seal® and EcoLogo protocols.

Cost / Performance

  • Fast evaporation
  • Formulate glass cleaner concentrates that can be diluted up to 250:1
  • Formulate without solvents, glycol ethers, ammonia
  • Lower cost than traditional glass cleaners – just add water!
  • Safe on plastics

Uses & Applications

  • GlassCleaners
  • Green
  • Transportation
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Formulate VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Listed on DfE CleanGredients
  • Readily biodegradable per OECD 301E

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Formulation Tips
  • 10% EGM concentrate should be diluted 10 - 40:1
  • 100% EGM concentrate should be diluted 100 - 250:1
  • 30% EGM concentrate should be diluted 30 - 120:1
  • If a fragrance is desired, be sure to only use 100% oil fragrances and pre-blend with EGM before diluting.
  • It is recommended that:
  • Use levels above 1% EGM in the end use dilution may create too much foam and possible streaking.
Winshield Summer Washer Fluid Mix w/Water Beading
  • *Add driectly to washer fluid resevoir
  • *Can be used in washer fluids found at gas/petrol stations
  • *WRX provides water beading properties
  • EGM*0.5-1.0%
  • WA*0.5-1.0%
  • Water (DI)Balance
Premium Glass Cleaner (RTU)
  • Dye/FragranceQS
  • EGM*0.7-1.0%
  • WaterBalance
Computer Screen Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • EGM*0.75-1.0%
  • Water (DI)Balance

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

Density @ 23ºC:

1.14 +/- 0.02

Odour:

Mild

pH (Conc):

11.5 - 12.5 (typical)

Package & Handling

  • EGM is available in: Bulk, 55 US gallon plastic drums (net wt. 500 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (net wt. 40 lbs)
  • Long term freezing may cause instability.

Regulatory / Tox Information

Biodegradation: The components of EGM are readily biodegradable as per OECD 301E.LD50 Acute Oral (rat): > 2,000 mg/kgLC50 (96 hr, fish): > 100 mg/L

DOT: Non-regulatedTDG: Non-regulated

REACH compliant

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