Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- HII Features
- Product Benefits
Macat® AO-8 is CleanGredients® Listed, which means it has been pre-approved by the U.S. EPA to meet the criteria of their Safer Choice Standard. This certification may streamline the approval process for EPA’s Safer Choice program, getting a formulator’s Safer Choice-labeled product to market faster.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Product Applications
- Macat® AO-8 is a multiuse nonionic surfactant that offers low foam, detergency, wetting and solubilizing performance for use in many household, institutional, and industrial applications such as hard surface cleaners, clean-in-place cleaners, and laundry detergents.
- Macat® AO-8 is compatible with nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants and is stable in hypochlorite and peroxide formulations. Also stable in acidic systems, Macat® AO-8 exhibits enhanced surface activity for use in acidic floor and bathroom cleaners.
- Macat® AO-8 is approved for use as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations for nonfood use. For textile applications, Macat® AO-8 is non-rewetting above 350°F. The foaming properties and stability in brine solutions make Macat® AO-8 a surfactant of choice for oil and gas applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear colorless liquid
- Soluble in
- Water
- Compatible with
- Nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants and is stable in hypochlorite and peroxide formulations
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Content 30 wt% - Free Amine max. 0.5 wt% - Free Hydrogen Peroxide max. 0.5 wt% -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Supplied by
- Packaging Information
Macat® AO-8 is available in 450 lb. poly. drums and 2250 lb. poly. totes.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage and Handling Information
Store at temperatures between 35°F to 100°F. If material is frozen, use mild heat and agitation to ensure the material is homogenous before use. Employ normal safety precautions (i.e., glove and safety goggles) when handling. Prevent contact with skin and avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling material. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid overheating or freezing.