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IRASOFT-T18
Composition
Bis(acyloxethyl)hydroxylethylmethylammonium
methosulfate
( Tallow esterquat )
[(RCOO-CH2CH2)2N+(CH3)(CH2CH2-OH)]
CH3SO4-
CASR _ No 91995 -81-2
EINECS/ELINCS –No 295344 – 3
Character
IRASOFT-T18 is a cationic surfactant
(in tallow fat base) for fabric softening
applications. It is suitable for low (5%) and
high (20%) concentration in finished fabric
softener product. This product can be used as
other commercial esterquats such as Stepantex
VK-90,VT-90,VS-90,VL-90 / Dehyquart
AU-36,AU-46/Rewoquat WE-18.
Product
Description
Appearance (20°C)
paste
Appearance (45°C)
yellowish liquid
Quality Control Data
Melting point
36-45°C
Dry residue
90% min
Active Matter
90% min
Isopropanol content 10%
pH
(5%) 2-3.5(in
50/50 water + 2-propanol)
Storage
and Stabilization
The IRASOFT-T18 could be stored below
40°C for one year without any problem.
Do not store IRASOFT-T18 in higher
temperature.
Formulation
IRASOFT-T18 can be formulated with
excellent stability. Three level of formulation
in bellow has been recommended
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20 active % |
10 active % |
5% active |
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22.22 |
11.11 |
5.57 |
IRASOFT-T18 |
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Balance |
Balance |
Balance |
Soft water |
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0.55% |
0.1% |
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CaCl2(25%) |
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Fragrance* |
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Dye** |
* , ** The amount and type of dye and
fragrance that are needed depends on the
customer's formulation.
Production
Procedure
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20% active |
10% active |
5% active |
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1- load water and bring
it to 38-40°C |
1- load water and bring it to
38-40°C |
1- load water and bring it to
38-40°C |
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2- Add with moderate
agitation(60 rpm, with open straight
blade turbine) IRASOFT-T18
prehomogeneous and heated to 50°C
and stir until on a homogeneous
blend is obtained
and start cooling
until
35°C |
2- Add with moderate
agitation(60 rpm, with open straight
blade turbine) IRASOFT-T18
prehomogeneous and heated to 50°C
and stir until a homogeneous blend
is obtained
and start cooling until
35°C |
2- Add with moderate
agitation(60 rpm, with open straight
blade turbine) IRASOFT-T18
prehomogeneous and heated to 50°C |
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3-Add the calcium
chloride at 35°C and continue
cooling till 30°C |
3-Add the calcium
chloride at 35°C and continue
cooling till 30°C |
3- Stir until a homogeneous blend is
obtained and start cooling until
30°C |
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4-Add fragrance and dye
at 30°C |
4-Add fragrance and dye
at 30°C |
4-Add fragrance and dye
at 30°C |
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Viscosity 50-70 mpas |
Viscosity 50-70 mpas |
Viscosity about 200 mpas |
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