BioLoop 84L
Product Category: BioLoops
A BioLoop Surfactant - The next generation of green surfactants
Introducing a new range of bio-based surfactants containing components that are 100% renewable. Unlike many biobased surfactants, this product offer excellent surfactant properties and can be used as a green alternative to the conventional synthetic nonionics such as alcohol ethoxylates. Based on soybean oil, which unlike some palm oil is a great sustainable source.
PG (Pure Grade) v Normal Grade
The normal grade of BioLoop surfactants are aimed at standard industrial-based processes in which clarity in an aqueous medium isn’t a necessity. The PG versions which denotes our purified grades are for industries in which clarity in aqueous mediums is essential.
PG Version
Typical Applications
Normal Grade
Oils and Lubricants
Emulsion Polymers
Agrochemical additives
Textiles auxiliaries
Hand and floor wipes
Applications
Excellent detergency:
• Can be used in hard surface cleaners and general cleaners. In formulations that contain alcohol ethoxylates then use BioLoop 84L as a green alternative. Also, the SDS classifications will help ensure negative impact on the hazard classification of the end product.
Excellent wetting on glass:
• Can be used in a new generation of biobased glass cleaners.
Key Features
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Based on BioLoop technology
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Renewable carbon index > 98%
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No skin or eye irritancy
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Low ecotoxicity
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Biodegradable
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Medium foam
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Good detergency
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Great wetting on glass
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A green alternative to alcohol ethoxylates
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Palm oil free
Specification
Appearance
Light amber liquid
Solids content
78 - 82
Colour
5 max - gardner
pH (5% aqueous)
6.0 - 8.0
Cloud point 1% aqueous
80 - 88
Typical Properties
Composition
BioLoop Surfactant
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
539
Flash point closed cup °C
>150
Odour
Characteristic
Specific gravity at 20°C
1.08
Surface tension 0.1% (mN/m)
39.2
HLB value
14.9
Pour point °C
17
Foaming Profile
Test method
A 0.1% solution is prepared and aerated for 30 seconds and then stopped. The degree of foaming is assessed initially and then after 1, 3 and 5 minutes.
Initial
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
Conclusion
When compared to our full range of surfactants would be classed a MEDIUM foam surfactant.
Detergency Profile
Test method
A formulated soil is applied to a painted disc and then aged in an oven. The disc is then soaked in a detergent solution for 10 minutes and then rotated for a further 5 minutes. The % soil removal is then measured.
Results:
Conclusion
The % soil removal indicates that BioLoop 84L has a HIGH detergency ranking.
Substrate Wetting
Test method
A 0.5% solution is prepared and is dropped onto various substrates. The contact angle is then measured using a goniometer. The angle is measured initially and then after 5 seconds. The lower the angle the better the product wets the substrate.
Water after 5 seconds
Glass:
BioLoop 84L after 5 seconds
Application Examples
Glass cleaner:
Bioloop 84L has fantastic wetting characteristics on glass: see our recommendation