Formulation
Name HIGH-FOAMING CAR WASH
No. 34
Description A high-foaming based on BIO-SOFT® LD-190 for ease of manufacturing.
Formulation INGREDIENTS: % by Weight Functionality
Deionized Water 71.0 Diluent
STEPANATE® SXS 5.0 Hydrotrope
Triethanolamine 3.0 Builder
Versene 100 5.0 Chelating Agent
BIO-SOFT® LD-190 16.0 Primary Surfactant
Dye q.s. Additive
Fragrance q.s. Additive
Preservative q.s. Additive
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Total 100.0
Procedure Mix ingredients in the order shown above.
Physical Appearance at 25ºC Clear liquid
Properties pH, as is 9–10
Viscosity at 25°C, cps 100–300
Solids % 20.0–23.0
Density, lbs/gal 8.69
Flash point (PMCC), ºF >201
VOC (calculated), as is % 0.9
VOC (calculated), at 1:126 dilution level, % <0.1
Storage/ 4 weeks at 25ºC Stable
Stability 4 weeks at 40ºC Stable
4 weeks at 50ºC Stable
Freeze/thaw, 10 cycles Pass
Instructions Dilute formulation 1/4 ounce to 1 ounce per 2 gallons (1:256) in water.
for Use
External
Comment
Marketing Notes: When used at Stepan's recommended dilution level of 1:100, this formulation is
VOC-compliant with U.S. Federal and California Air Resource Board (CARB) Consumer Products
regulation for non-aerosol, motor vehicle wash (0.2% VOC limit as of December 31, 2012).
STEPANATE® SXS is an approved ingredient on [Link].
Registered STEPANATE®
Trademarks BIO-SOFT®
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Revision Date: 01/08/2010 Publication Date: 04/20/2007 © 2013, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.