T-Det® 17R2 is a 100% active, high-molecular-weight, di-functional block co-polymer. The external polypropylene oxide block reduces foaming and enables gel-free formulating, making it a low-foaming surfactant. This product acts as a lubricant and leveling aid for paper coating and is used in bottle cleaning, mechanical dishwashing, and rinse-aid formulations.

Chemical Name: Polyalkylene Oxide Block Copolymer

CAS Number: 9003-11-6

Chemical Family: Ethylene Oxide Copolymers

Applicable Processes: Paper Manufacturing

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Soluble in
Water
Compatible with
Nonionic surfactants, Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Bases, Acids, Salts
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity99.5--
Cloud Point (at 1% Aqueous)32°C-
Cloud Point (at 25% BDG/75% Water)40°C-
Colormax. 200-APHA
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5%-
Molecular Weight2175.0--
pH (at 1% Aqueous)5 - 7--
Foam Height (at 50°C, 0.1%, Initial)2mmRoss Miles
Surface Tension (at 25°C)38.0dynes/cm-
Wetting Test (at 23°C)min. 300 secs (0.10%)secondsDraves Wetting Test
Specific Gravity (at 25ºC)1.025--
Weight per Gallon (at 25°C)8.55 (1.02)kg/L-
Brookfield Viscosity (at 23°C)350.0cPs-
Set Pointmax. -10°C-
Flash Pointmin. 121°C-
HLB Value44964.0--
Foam Height (at 50°C, 0.1%, 5 minutes)0mm-

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Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling Information

It should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents, since the mixture of these compounds with organic compounds could potentially be explosive.