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Alcohol Ethoxylate Product Guide

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Alcohol Ethoxylates

Introduction

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Chemical Structure and Nomenclature

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CAS Numbers

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Physical and Chemical Properties

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HLB and Typical Applications

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Draves Wetting Times

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Foaming Properties

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Solution Properties

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Gel Characteristics

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Viscosity as a Function of Temperature

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Surface Tensions and Critical Micelle Concentration

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Typical End Uses

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Human Safety

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Chemical Registries

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Contents

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Introduction

Stepan’s line of alcohol ethoxylates is sold under the BIO-SOFT® registered trademark and is comprised of linear primary alcohol ethoxylates that are classified as nonionic surfactants. Stepan offers a number of alcohol ethoxylates with differing alcohol chain lengths and degrees of ethoxylation. Stepan’s line of alcohol ethoxylates allows for use in a wide range of finished products, because of their ability to show excellent wetting, emulsification and detergency with moderate foam production. BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are rapidly biodegradable and perform well in most detergent formulations. They are also mild to the skin and are easily colored and fragranced. Stepan’s BIO-SOFT line of alcohol ethoxylates ranges from clear liquids to pasty solids with relatively low melting points. Stepan’s alkoxylation network includes locations in Ontario, Canada, Joliet, Illinois and Winder, Georgia. These locations allow Stepan to efficiently supply your alkoxylate needs. Stepan has a number of other alkoxylated products, including ethoxylated lauryl alcohols, sold under the following trademarks: MAKON®, TOXIMUL®, NINEX®, NEUTRONYX® and STEPANTEX®. Stepan also offers sulfated alcohol ethoxylates for use in laundry and cleaning products, as well as personal care and other applications. Stepan is capable of blending alcohol ethoxylates with different properties in order to meet your needs. Contact your sales representative or Stepan customer service for availability.

Alcohol Ethoxylates

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Chemical Structure and Nomenclature

Table 1: Stepan’s Alcohol Ethoxylates and Structure

Stepan’s Alcohol Ethoxylates

Alcohol Chain Length

Average Moles of Ethoxylation

BIO-SOFT N91-2.5 C9, C10, C11 2.5

BIO-SOFT N91-6 C9, C10, C11 6

BIO-SOFT N91-8 C9, C10, C11 8

BIO-SOFT N1-3 C11 3

BIO-SOFT N1-5 C11 5

BIO-SOFT N1-7 C11 7

BIO-SOFT N1-9 C11 9

BIO-SOFT N23-3 C12, C13 3

BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 C12, C13 6.5

BIO-SOFT N25-3 C12, C13, C14, C15 3

BIO-SOFT N25-7 C12, C13, C14, C15 7

BIO-SOFT N25-9 C12, C13, C14, C15 9

BIO-SOFT N25-12 C12, C13, C14, C15 12

RO - (CH2CH2O)n - H

n = average moles of ethylene oxide R = Alkyl portion of the molecule

As seen in the table below, the BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are named according to the chain length of the alcohol and the number of moles of ethoxylation present. For instance, BIO-SOFT N91-6 has a carbon chain length of 9-11. BIO-SOFT N1-7 is made using a pure carbon chain length of 11. Following the chain length of the primary alcohol is the average number of moles ethoxylation added to the alcohol. For instance, BIO-SOFT N23-3 has a carbon chain length of 12-13 and 3 moles of ethylene oxide.

Structure & Nomenclature

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Nomenclature and CAS Numbers for BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

In order to supply uniform nomenclature for labeling cosmetic products, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has adopted the names listed in Table 2. Also included in the table below are the CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) numbers, which are numerical identifiers of a given chemical substance. These CAS numbers allow the worldwide indexing of literature for chemical substances. These CAS numbers are also assigned by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act to materials not specifically identified by Chemical Abstracts.

Table 2: Cosmetic Ingredients Nomenclature for Stepan’s Alcohol Ethoxylates

Stepan’s Alcohol Ethoxylates

Adopted Name CAS Number

BIO-SOFT N91-2.5 C9-11 Pareth-3 68439-46-3

BIO-SOFT N91-6 C9-11 Pareth-6 68439-46-3


BIO-SOFT N1-3 Undeceth-3 34398-01-1





BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 C12-13 Pareth-7 66455-14-9





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BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates range from liquids to low melting solids of pasty consistency. They are excellent wetting agents, emulsifiers and detergents, as well as producers of moderate foam. The information in Table 3 shows typical physical and chemical properties of BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates offered by Stepan. The BIO-SOFT line of alcohol ethoxylates are nonionic surfactants that consist of a variety of products varying in both alcohol and ethylene oxide chain lengths, providing a wide range of physical and surfactant properties. In order to choose a new nonionic surfactant from Stepan’s alcohol ethoxylate line, one may want to consider multiple factors including pour point, cloud point and HLB (hydrophile/lipophile balance). The pour point helps assess the ease of handling and whether heated storage is necessary. The cloud point helps estimate the approximate maximum temperature range for the surfactant application. The HLB numbers are discussed in further detail later in this guide. A formulator may create surfactant systems with intermediate properties by blending higher and lower EO-containing BIO-SOFT ethoxylates.

Properties

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Table 3: Typical Properties of BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

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Average Moles EO 2.5 6 8 3 5 7 9 3 6.5 3 7 9 12

Molecular Weight 281 425 524 305 392 479 569 322 484 330 524 597 729

% Active 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

EO Content, %Weight

40.6 62.7 69.5 43.3 56.0 64.0 69.6 40.6 59.0 40.6 61.8 65.9 71.8

Melting Range, °C

-25 to -15

-5 to 13 7 to 21 -15 to

4 -4 to 17 1 to 20 14 to

26 -4 to 6 11 to 25 2 to 13 12 to

17 14 to 30

20 to 35

Color, APHA 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50 0-50

Specific gravity @ 25°C

0.940 0.991 1.020 0.936 0.968 0.993 1.013 0.926 0.985 0.920 0.965 0.982 1.002

Density, lbs/gallon @ 25°C

7.824 8.248 8.486 7.792 8.053 8.264 8.428 7.702 8.195 7.654 8.028 8.170 8.336

Viscosity, cps @ 38°C

13 22 29 11 19 23 31 14 22 17 29 31 53

Acid Value, Eq/100g

<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Hydroxyl Number, mg KOH/g

200 129 107 184 143 117 100 173 120 170 107 94 76

HLB 8.5 12.4 13.9 8.7 11.2 12.9 13.9 8.1 11.9 8 12.2 13.3 14.4

Flash Point, °C 124 143 159 142 165 165 176 152 168 157 186 188 223

Cloud Point, °C 2a 55 79 8.5 a --- 58 74 0.6 a 43 -1 a 51 73 78

Pour Point, °C -13 6 15 -7 6 13 18 4 14 8 19 24 26

pH, 1% Aqueous

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6.0-7.5 6.0-7.5 6.0-7.5 6.0-7.5 6.0-7.0 6.0-7.5 6.0-7.5

Water, %Weight �0.1 �0.3 �0.3 �0.1 �0.1 �0.1 �0.1 �0.1 �0.1 �0.1 �0.3 �0.1 �0.1

(a) Partially insoluble; mL H2O titrated

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HLB and Typical Applications of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

In order to determine the appropriate application of a surfactant as an emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent or solubilizer, the HLB (hydrophile/lipophile balance) is of main importance. The HLB expresses the emulsifying efficiency of a surfactant associated with the polarity of the molecule. Alcohol ethoxylates with a HLB greater than 10 tend to be water-soluble and are best for oil in water emulsions. In contrast, alcohol ethoxylates that have a HLB less than 10 tend to be oil-soluble and are best for water in oil emulsions. Water solubility relates directly to the ethylene oxide chain length of an alcohol ethoxylate. As the ethylene oxide content increases, water solubility also increases by increasing the number of sites along the ethylene oxide chain that can be associated with water. Alcohol ethoxylates having greater than 50% by weight ethylene oxide are typically water-soluble. Those alcohol ethoxylates having less than 50% ethylene oxide tend to be oil-soluble.

Table 4: HLB and Typical Applications of BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

Application

Product HLB Wetting Agent

Oil/Water Emulsifier

Detergent Solubilizer Water/Oil Emulsifier

BIO-SOFT N91-2.5 8.5 ll

BIO-SOFT N91-6 12.4 ll ll ll ll


BIO-SOFT N1-3 8.7 ll





BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 11.9 ll ll ll ll





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HLB and Typical Applications of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

The BIO-SOFT N91 and N1 series ethoxylates are faster wetting agents and have improved handling properties due to their shorter hydrophobic chains. The BIO-SOFT N1 series shows exceptional cleaning ability, especially on oily soils in both household and industrial applications. The BIO-SOFT N25 series alcohol ethoxylates are recommended for general purpose high-performance applications. The BIO-SOFT N23 series is useful in a wide range of products, especially in Industrial and Institutional formulations.

Table 5: Alcohol Ethoxylate HLB Ranges and Typical Applications

HLB Numbers Range of EO Content, % Weight Applications

4-6 20-30 Water in Oil Emulsifier

7-15 35-75 Wetting Agent

8-18 40-90 Oil in Water Emulsifier

10-15 50-75 Detergent

10-18 50-90 Solubilizer

Table 6: HLB and Dispersion Characteristics

Dispersion in Water Typical HLB Range

No dispersion 1-4 Poor dispersion 3-6

Milky dispersion after vigorous agitation 6-8

Stable milky dispersion 8-10

Translucent to clear dispersion 10-12

Clear solution 13+

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Draves Wetting Test

The Draves Wetting Test allows for the ability to distinguish surfactants and surfactant systems based on their ability to wet. The data in the tables and graphs below show the wetting times of selected BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates. The BIO-SOFT N1 series and the BIO-SOFT N91 series tend to show the best wetting, mainly due to their shorter chain lengths. The Draves Wetting Test was run as stated in ASTM D 2281, using a 5 gram cotton skein and a 3 gram hook in a 0.1% active dilution in deionized water.

Figure 1: Draves Wetting Times of BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

Average Wetting Times of BIO-SOFT N-Series Alcohol Ethoxylates

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Performance

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Foaming Properties of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates Ross-Miles Foam Test

The Ross-Miles Foam Test allows for the determination of flash foam production when using a diluted surfactant concentration.

Table 7: Ross-Miles Foam* Heights of Some BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

Stepan Alcohol Ethoxylate

Average Initial Foam Height, cm

Average Foam Height after 5 minutes, cm

BIO-SOFT N91-6 10.5 9.8 BIO-SOFT N91-8 10.5 8.8 BIO-SOFT N1-5 10.3 9.5 BIO-SOFT N1-7 10.6 9.9 BIO-SOFT N1-9 8.3 7.8 BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 6.8 6.3 BIO-SOFT N25-7 8.5 7.8 BIO-SOFT N25-9 8.3 7.6

*Test was run using a modified version of ASTM Method D1173. Dilutions of the alcohol ethoxylates were done at a concentration of 0.1% active in 150 ppm hard water.

Ross-Miles Foam Test

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Figure 2: Ross-Miles Foam Heights

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Foaming Properties of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates Shake Foam Test

The Shake Foam Test measures the height of flash foam produced upon inversion in the presence and absence of an oily soil. The test method used is available from Stepan upon request.

Figure 3: Average Shake Foam Height Without Oil0.2% Active in 140 ppm Water

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Figure 4: Average Shake Foam Height With Oil 0.2% Active in 140 ppm Water

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Solution Properties of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

One of the many characteristics that set each of the alcohol ethoxylates apart is their solubility in water. Typically, most nonionic surfactants form a gel with the addition of water at room temperature. When making up solutions containing BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates, the higher the HLB, and typically the higher the moles of ethylene oxide, the more soluble the alcohol ethoxylate. Alcohol ethoxylates containing lower moles of ethylene oxide, between one and five, and having a value of less than ten for their HLB are typically insoluble in water alone. Table 8 shows the solution properties of the water-soluble BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates. Alcohol ethoxylates can form gels at room temperature at concentrations of 40-80% by weight. In order to minimize gelling, the formulator may need to heat the solution above the gel curves shown in Figures 5-13. The viscosity of an alcohol ethoxylate allows for the approximate ease of pumping. Depending on the user’s equipment, the lower the viscosity, the easy the alcohol ethoxylate is to pump. Some alcohol ethoxylates may require heating to lower the viscosity to a level that may be pumped. Figures 14-17 show typical viscosity as a function of temperature curves for the BIO-SOFT N-Series alcohol ethoxylates.

Table 8: Viscosities of Aqueous BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates at 25°C (Centipoise)

Concentration, %Weight Alcohol Ethoxylate 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

BIO-SOFT N91-6 5 12 62 170 166 120 95 70 53 BIO-SOFT N91-8 4 8 24 126 Gel Gel 118 89 71 BIO-SOFT N1-5 39 64 93 Gel Gel Gel Gel Gel 58 BIO-SOFT N1-7 5 15 103 Gel Gel Gel Gel 100 72 BIO-SOFT N1-9 5 8 30 262 Gel Gel 195 115 84 BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 58 340 468 568 Gel Gel Gel Gel 77 BIO-SOFT N25-7 8 75 1332 Gel Gel Gel Gel Gel 109 BIO-SOFT N25-9 5 10 Gel Gel Gel Gel Gel Gel 124 BIO-SOFT N25-12 4 10 74 Gel Gel Gel Gel Gel ---

Solution Characteristics

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Gel Characteristics of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

When making concentrated solutions of alcohol ethoxylates in water, gels can often result. The gel characteristics of the BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are shown in the gel curves labeled Figures 5-13. In order to avoid gel formation, the formulator must add the alcohol ethoxylate to, or dilute neat ethoxylate with, water that has been heated sufficiently to keep the temperature of the mixture above the peak temperature shown on the gel curve for that alcohol ethoxylate.

Figure 5: Gel Curve for BIO-SOFT N91-6



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BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates Viscosity as a Function of Temperature

Figure 14: Viscosity as a Function of Temperature of BIO-SOFT N91 Series


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BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates Viscosity as a Function of Temperature Figure 16: Viscosity as a Function of

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Surface Tensions of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

When selecting a surfactant, the surface tension of the surfactant is an important physical property to consider. Aqueous solutions consisting of nonionic surfactants show significantly lower surface tensions and better wetting times than water alone. In dilute aqueous solutions, the surface tension decreases as the ethoxylate concentration increases. At a certain concentration, a surfactant will reach its critical micelle concentration (CMC). The CMC refers to the surfactant concentration at which micelles begin to form. As the micelles form, the air-water surface tension and soil-water interfacial tension attain their minimum levels. Micelles are necessary to solubilize soils. Therefore, it is fundamental that a surfactant concentration somewhere above the CMC is attained. Typically, a surfactant is much less effective at concentrations below the CMC value in applications for cleaning and emulsification. Table 9 shows the surface tension and CMC values for the water-soluble BIO-SOFT N-Series alcohol ethoxylates.

Table 9: Surface Tensions

Dynes/cm at 24°C in distilled water Surfactant Concentration, % Weight 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1

CMC, % Weight

BIO-SOFT N91-6 62 53 33 29 0.025

BIO-SOFT N91-8 63 54 37 30 0.027

BIO-SOFT N1-5 57 43 26 25 0.012

BIO-SOFT N1-7 60 50 30 28 0.010

BIO-SOFT N1-9 60 50 34 31 0.015

BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 53 33 28 28 0.0017

BIO-SOFT N25-7 51 32 30 30 0.0009

BIO-SOFT N25-9 54 35 31 30 0.0018

BIO-SOFT N25-12 59 39 34 34 0.0018

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Typical End Uses for BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

Table 10 gives some of the typical uses for alcohol ethoxylates. Stepan also offers some alcohol ethoxylates in the sulfated form. For a list of these products, please contact your Stepan representative.

Table 10: Typical End Uses for BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

BIO-SOFT Alcohol Ethoxylates

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All Purpose Cleaner l l l l l l u l l l Disinfectant Cleaners l l l l l l l l l Dilutable Cleaners l l l l l l l u l l l Spray Cleaners l l l l l l l u l l l Window Cleaners l l l l l l l l l Multifunctional Laundry Products u l u l l u l u l l l Hand Dishwashing Liquid l l l u Laundry Pre-spotters l l l l l l l Hand Laundry Liquids l l l l l l Laundry Liquids l l l l l l l Laundry Powders (Blend) l l l l l

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Human Safety of BIO-SOFT® Alcohol Ethoxylates

Alcohol ethoxylates are used in many consumer and industrial products today. Even though the materials have low to moderate acute oral and dermal toxicity, precautions should be used when handling the products at full concentration. The BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are considered moderate to severe eye and skin irritants at full strength. However, at dilutions of 1-10%, the BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are generally classified as mild to moderate skin irritants. A detailed statement is available from Stepan upon request.

Chemical Registries

BIO-SOFT alcohol ethoxylates are approved for use by prior sanction under the United States FDA applications as indirect food additives and cosmetics under 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180. The BIO-SOFT line of alcohol ethoxylates may also be used as inert ingredients in registered formulations. The BIO-SOFT line of ethoxylates is listed for use under EPA 40CFR 180.1001 (c) and (e). As listed in Table 11, the BIO-SOFT line of alcohol ethoxylates is also listed for use around the world.

Table 11: Registration Numbers for BIO-SOFT

Alcohol Ethoxylate Active Ingredient

Stepan’s Alcohol Ethoxylate

United States (TSCA)

Canada (DSL)

Korea (ECL)

Europe (EINECS)

Australia (AICS)

Philippines (PICCS) China

BIO-SOFT N91-2.5 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 KE-13383 --- 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N91-6 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 KE-13383 --- 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N91-8 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 KE-13383 --- 68439-46-3 68439-46-3 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N1-3 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 KE-28888 NLP 500-084-3 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N1-5 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 KE-28888 NLP 500-084-3 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N1-7 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 KE-28888 NLP 500-084-3 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N1-9 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 KE-28888 NLP 500-084-3 34398-01-1 34398-01-1 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N23-3 66455-14-9 66455-14-9 KE-13386 NLP 500-165-3 66455-14-9 66455-14-9 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N23-6.5 66455-14-9 66455-14-9 KE-13386 NLP 500-165-3 66455-14-9 66455-14-9 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N25-3 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 KE-13388 NLP 500-195-7 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N25-7 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 KE-13388 NLP 500-195-7 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N25-9 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 KE-13388 NLP 500-195-7 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 Listed, Part 3 BIO-SOFT N25-12 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 KE-13388 NLP 500-195-7 68131-39-5 68131-39-5 Listed, Part 3

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Corporate Headquarters

Stepan Company 22 West Frontage Road Northfield, Illinois 60093 Telephone: 847.446.7500 Fax: 847.501.2100 World Wide Web: www.stepan.com

Technical Assistance

If you are in need of assistance with formulations or samples of the BIO-SOFT line of alcohol ethoxylates, please contact Stepan’s Technical Service Department. United States Telephone: 1.800.745.7837 Fax: 847.446.3925 E-mail: [email protected] France Telephone: +33.476.505.100 Fax: +33.476.567.165 Canada Telephone: +705.326.7329 Mexico Telephone: +52.555.533.1697

Contact Information

Colombia Telephone: +57.68.780.122 Philippines Telephone: +632.891.1708 Brazil Telephone: +55.11.573.0120 United Kingdom Telephone: +44.161.338.9009

Stepan Sales and Customer Service

United States Stepan Company 22 West Frontage Road Northfield, Illinois 60093, U.S.A. Telephone: 847.446.7500 Fax: 847.501.2100 Customer Service Telephone: 800.457.7673 Fax: 847.501.2464 Canada Stepan Canada 2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 5, Suite 102 Mississauga, Ontario l5N 2R7 Telephone: +905.814.7231 Fax: +905.814.7233 Customer Service Telephone: 800.461.5000 Fax: 705.326.3458 Mexico Stepan Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Reforma 403-1004 Mexico, D.F. 06500 Mexico Telephone: +52.555.533.1697 Fax: +52.555.514.5448 France Stepan Europe Chemin Jongkind B.P. 127 38340 Voreppe (Grenoble), France Telephone: +33.476.505.100 Fax: +33.476.567.165

Philippines Stepan Philippines, Inc. (J.V.) 7th Floor NOL Tower Commerce Avenue Madrigal Business Park Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City, Philippines Telephone: +632.842.9751 Fax: +632.842.1236 Brazil Stepan Quimica Ltda. Rua Pelotas, 499 Vila Mariana 04012-001 Sao Paulo Brazil Telephone: +55.11.573.0120 Fax: +55.11.539.4587 Colombia Stepan Colombiana de Quimicos, Ltda. Calle 114A, No. 19-12 Santa Barbara Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia Telephone: +571.522.2523 Fax: +571.637.2790 United Kingdom Stepan UK Limited Bridge Street Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 1PH Telephone: +44.161.338.9009 Fax: +44.161.303.2991

Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, expressed or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer’s own study and the work of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be liable (regardless of fault) to the vendee’s employees, or anyone for any direct, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

BIO-SOFT®, MAKON®, TOXIMUL®, NINEX®, STEPANTEX®, NEUTRONYX®, and Your formula for success® are registered trademarks of the Stepan Company. Your Complete Surfactant Source™ is a trademark of the Stepan Company. Version 1 Revised 08/2002

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