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Chemal TDA-3 is a tridecyl alcohol cleansing, wetting, and emulsifying agent with low foam generation used in various industrial formulations.
Chemal TDA-3 is a tridecyl alcohol surfactant used as a cleaning, wetting, and emulsifying additive typically used in hard surface cleaners, metal cleaners, and textile finishes. At use rates as low as 0.25%, Chemal TDA-3 provides effective performance in high-temperature systems and generates minimal foam. Compared to other PCC Chemax surfactants in ChemPoint’s portfolio, Chemal TDA-3 delivers the most powerful wetting and surface tension reduction capabilities.
Gardner color, max: 2
5% aqueous pH: 5.0–7.0
Water, max %: 1.5
Appearance at 25°C: Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Specific gravity at 25°C: 0.93
Aqueous solubility: Dispersible
HLB: 7.9
Draves wetting at 25°C, sec: 31.2
0.5% solution surface tension at 20°C, dyne/cm: 30.5
Primary Chemistry:
Tridecyl alcohol
Instability of emulsions and dispersions
Poor surface wetting
Excessive foaming
Hard surface cleaners
Metal cleaners
Textile finishes, cleaners, and dyes
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