Stepans Naturally-Derived*Amine Oxides

Stepans naturally-derived* amine oxides are made using biorenewable feedstock and are suited for use primarily in Household, Institutional and Industrial applications, but may also be used in Personal Care applications. AMMONYX LO Special is the latest naturally-derived surfactant offering from Stepan.

Typical Properties
Trade Name Chemical Name CAS# AMMONYX CDO Special Cocamidopropyl amine oxide 68155-09-9 AMMONYX LMDO Lauryl/myristyl amidopropyl amine oxide 61792-31-2, 67806-10-4 Clear liquid 8.0 (10% aqueous) 33% 0.4% 0.14% 45 cps 72

NEW

AMMONYX LO Special Lauramine oxide 1643-20-5

Appearance at 25C pH Amine oxide, % Free amine, % Free peroxide, % Viscosity at 25C BCI a, %

Clear liquid 7.5 (as is) 33% 0.5% 0.18% 45 cps 72

Clear liquid 7.5 (10% aqueous) 30% 0.5% 0.14% 77 cps 86

Formulating Tips
Product Attribute Stable in Hydrogen peroxide Stable in Hypochlorite bleach Superior Grease Cutter Lime Soap Dispersant (neutral to alkaline pH) Higher Salt Tolerance Meets DfE Screen - on www.cleangredients.org Pending Good Good Good Good Best Best CDO Special LMDO LO Special

*Naturally-derived Stepan defines naturally-derived as made using biorenewable feedstock (derived from plant, animal or marine sources).
a

Biorenewable Carbon Index - The number of biorenewable carbons (plant, animal or marine based) divided by the number of total carbons (natural and petroleum-based) in the idealized molecule x 100. For more information on Stepans BCI, visit www.stepan.com.

Formulations
Formulation #1115: Tub & Tile Cleaner
Ingredients
Deionized water Citric acid AMMONYX LO Special Preservative, dye, fragrance TOTAL Typical Properties Appearance at 25C: pH, as is: Viscosity at 25C:

Total BCIb: 86
Wt%
91.0 4.0 5.0 q.s. 100.0

Surfactant BCI
86 -

Functionality
Carrier Builder Degreaser, Foaming/ Cleaning Agent Additives

Clear liquid 2.7 Water thin

Formulation #1116: Mold & Mildew Stain Remover

Ingredients
Deionized water Sodium hydroxide, 50 % Sodium metasilicate 5H2O AMMONYX LO Special Sodium hypochlorite, 15% Preservative TOTAL Typical Properties Appearance at 25C: pH, as is: Viscosity at 25C: Clear liquid 12.8 Water thin

Total BCIb: 86

Surfactant BCI
86 -

Wt%
79.5 1.0 0.5 5.0 14.0 q.s. 100.0

Functionality
Carrier Alkalinity Builder Degreaser, Foaming/Cleaning Agent Bleach Additive

This formula removes mold and mildew stains.

It is not an EPA-registered Mold and Mildewstat.

Formulation #1118: Premium Hand Dishwash Liquid

Deionized water STEPANOL WA-EXTRA K ALPHA-STEP PC-48 AMMONYX LO Special Sodium Chloride Citric acid or Sodium hydroxide Kathon CG (Rohm and Haas) Dye, fragrance TOTAL

Total BCIb: 96
Functionality
Carrier Primary Surfactant Surfactant Foam Stabilizer/Degreaser Viscosity adjusters pH adjusters Preservative Additives

Ingredients

Surfactant BCI
100 94 86 -

10.61 55.17 21.05 13.11 q.s. q.s. 0.05 q.s. 100.00

Wt%

Typical Properties

Appearance at 25C: pH, as is: Viscosity at 25C, cps:

b

Clear liquid 8.0 1,600-2,000

Total BCI was calculated using only the Stepan surfactants in these formulations.

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December 2009