Calsoft® L-60

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Calsoft® L-60 is an odorless, hazy, and opalescent paste at room temperature solution of sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate. Pumpable at ambient temperatures, it becomes clear at temperatures over 100°F.

Chemical Name: Benzenesulfonic acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl derivs., sodium salts

CAS Number: 68081-81-2

Chemical Family: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), Sulfonates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Odor-free, Solvent-free, VOC-free

Certifications & Compliance: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), Detergents Directive EG/648/2004, FDA 21 CFR 176.170, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, FDA 40 CFR 180.920, FDA 40 CFR 180.940, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SARA 311/312

Applicable Processes: Textile Scouring

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA),
Sulfonates
Chemical Name
Benzenesulfonic acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl derivs., sodium salts
Agrochemical Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Scouring Agent,
Surfactant
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals
Cement & Concrete Additives
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Odor-free,
Solvent-free,
VOC-free
Agrochemicals Features
Emulsifying,
High Foaming
HII Features
Detergency,
Excellent Rinsing,
High Foaming,
Wetting
Industrial Additives Features
Good Emulsification Properties,
Good Foaming
Product Benefits

Calsoft® L-60 has excellent detergency, wetting, foam properties and rinse characteristics. Calsoft® L-60 is readily biodegradable and complies with the biodegradability criteria of Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents and contains no solvents or VOC’s. Calsoft® L-60 exceeds the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Design for Environment (DfE) screen and is listed on www.cleangredients.org.

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Textile Scouring
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Concrete,
Gypsum Board
Home Care Applications
Bathroom Cleaners,
Car Wash,
Fabric Care,
Floor Cleaners,
Hand Dishwash,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Household Cleaners,
Kitchen Cleaners,
Laundry Detergents,
Laundry Prespotters
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Cleaners
Product Applications
  • Household, Institutional and Industrial Detergents: Calsoft® L-60 provides copious foam and excellent wetting properties in household and industrial cleaner formulations either alone or with foam stabilizers. Calsoft® L-60 rinses readily and efficiently cleans hard surface areas. Perfect for laundry detergents, pre- spotters and fine fabric washes; hand dish wash, car wash, kitchen and bath cleaners, floor cleaners and other hard surface cleaners for HI&I applications.
  • Industrial Uses: The detersive, foaming and emulsifying characteristics of Calsoft® L-40 make it adaptable for use in agricultural emulsions, textile scouring and air entrainment for concrete and gypsum board.

Properties

Color (Properties)
White
Physical Form
Liquid,
Paste
Appearance
Hazy opalescent white pasty liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (at 5% Active Solution, 40mm)max. 50-Klett
Liquid Density (at 25°C)8.7lbs/gal-
pH (at 10% Solution)7.5--
Solids Content60wt%-
Solubility in WaterInfinite--
Total Sulfonate60wt%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS),
Detergents Directive EG/648/2004,
FDA 21 CFR 176.170,
FDA 21 CFR 176.180,
FDA 40 CFR 180.920,
FDA 40 CFR 180.940,
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),
SARA 311/312
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums,
Tanks
Supplied by
Pilot Chemical Company
Packaging Information

Calsoft® L-60 is available in 55-gallon polyethylene drums (net weight 450 lb/206kg), and bulk tank truck.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Store product at temperatures between 40 and 100°F to prevent material from freezing. Avoid excessive heat. Spilled material is slippery on walkways and highways. Foams profusely when hit with a stream of water.
  • Use product in stainless steel, lined steel, or fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks for bulk storage. Please refer to the MSDS before handling.
  • Employ normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) when handling Calsoft® L-60.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling, do not get in eyes, and avoid skin and clothing contact.