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DE-4
Jienuo
Product Advantage
Outstanding Permeability: C8 - C10 Alcohol Ethoxylates - 4EO (DE - 4) has excellent permeability. Its penetration time in a 1% aqueous solution is ≤ 10s, ensuring efficient penetration in various processes.
High Purity: With a content of ≥ 99%, it guarantees stable and reliable performance, minimizing the impact of impurities on application results.
Good Storage Stability: The moisture content is ≤ 1.0%, and it can be stored in a cool, ventilated, and dry place with a shelf life of two years, maintaining effectiveness over time.
Suitable for Moderate Temperature: When used as a penetrant in DE - 6 detergent, it works best at 40°C, optimizing cleaning and penetration effects.
Technical Specifications
Specification | DE - 4 |
Appearance (25°C) | Colorless to yellowish liquid |
pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution) | 5.0 - 7.0 |
Moisture Content (%) | ≤ 1.0 |
Cloud point (°C) | — |
Penetration Time (s) (1% Aqueous Solution) | ≤ 10 |
Content (%) | ≥ 99 |
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | 160 - 195 |
Product Uses
Textile Industry: Serves as a penetrant in sizing, desizing, scouring, bleaching, and carbonizing processes, enhancing process efficiency and fabric treatment quality.
Leather Industry: Acts as a penetrant and emulsifier, facilitating leather processing operations and improving the smoothness of leather products.
Cleaning & Detergent Fields: Applied in industrial cleaning and household laundry detergents, effectively removing dirt with good penetration and dispersion.
Pesticide & Electroplating: Utilized in pesticides for better active ingredient dispersion and in electroplating to optimize process performance.
FAQ
Q: Can C8 - C10 Alcohol Ethoxylates - 4EO (DE - 4) be used in cold water?
A: Yes, it works well in cold water, but proper stirring ensures better performance.
Q: Is it safe for sensitive materials?
A: Generally safe, but test on a small area first, especially for delicate fabrics or surfaces.
Q: How to store DE - 4?
A: Keep in a cool, dry, ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Q: What's the shelf life?
A: It has a shelf life of two years when stored as recommended.
Q: Can it be mixed with other surfactants?
A: Yes, but compatibility testing is advised before large - scale mixing.