ALPHA-STEP® MC-48

ALPHA-STEP MC-48 is an anionic surfactant derived from oleo chemicals finding application in household and industrial applications.

  • Bio-Based
  • EO/PO Free
  • Naturally Derived
  • Plant Derived
  • Preservative Free
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • Sulfate-Free
  • Kosher

Properties

  • Category: Surfactants
  • Actives, %: 38
  • BCI: 94
  • Cloud Point, °C: 5
  • CMC, mg/l: 120.0
  • Density at 25°C, g/ml: 1.05
  • Flash Point, °C: 66
  • Form at 25°C: Liquid
  • Freeze Point, °C: -8
  • Interfacial tension, nM/M: 8.0
  • ISO 16128 NOI: 0.94
  • Pour Point, °C: -5
  • Solids, %: 43
  • Specific Gravity at 25°C: 1.05
  • Surface Tension, mN/m: 26.4
  • Viscosity at 25°C, cps: <100
  • RVOC, U.S. EPA %: 3

Chemical Description

SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE and DISODIUM 2-SULFOLAURATE

Chemical Group

  • Alpha Sulfo Methyl Ester
  • Anionic Surfactants
  • Sulfolaurate

Functions

Hydrotrope, Solubilizer

Market

  • Home Care
  • Industrial Products
  • Institutional and Industrial Cleaning
  • Vehicle Care

Application

  • Bathroom Cleaners
  • Carwash - Automatic
  • Carwash - Hand
  • Fine Fabric Wash
  • Hand Dishwashing Detergents
  • Hard Surface Cleaners - Dilutable
  • Hard Surface Cleaners - Ready to Use
  • Industrial Foaming Applications
  • Kitchen Cleaners
  • Laundry Detergents
  • Metalworking Cleaners
  • Other Institutional and Industrial Cleaning
  • Textile Scouring
  • Truck Wash