T-Det® XD is a polyalkalene glycol monobutyl ether surface active agent primarily used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent. It is useful in a variety of industrial applications, such as pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant. Additionally, it is a good emulsifying agent for aromatic compounds and similar solvents, making it suitable for agricultural, insecticide, and pesticide formulations, as well as latex resin polymerization and metalworking fluids.

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

This product can be used as a pigment, paper coating, and polymer dispersant. Because it is a good emulsifying agent for aromatic compounds and similar solvents, T-Det®  XD can be used in agricultural, insecticide, and pesticide formulations as well as latex resin polymerization and metalworking fluids.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White semi solid
Compatible with
Cationic surfactants, Anionic surfactants
Stable in
Bases, Acids, Salts
Soluble in
Water (at 20ºC)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Point95.0°F-
Activitymin. 99.5%
Specific Gravity (at 40ºC)1.053--
Average Molecular Weight2500.0--
Cloud Point (at 1% Aqueous)75°C
pH (at 10% Aqueous)4 - 7--
Solidification Point50.0°C-
Flash Pointmin. 121°CPensky Martens Closed-Cup
HLB Valuemin. 17

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicity Information

This product is regarded as non-hazardous. However, it is considered to possess low acute oral and skin penetration toxicity. It should not be used in products for internal use.

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Storage & Handling

Handling Information

This product should not be mixed with concentrated oxidizing or reducing agents since the mixtures of these compounds with organic compounds could form a potentially explosive mixture.