Detergents
StarChem has been manufacturing specialty chemicals for over 50 years. With this experience we strive to bring innovative solutions to our customers. StarChem offers a broad range of chemistries and technologies to many industrial and consumer markets. StarChem produces several products that add value to many detergent applications including laundry and dishwashing, all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, vehicle-cleaning compounds, heavy-duty commercial and industrial cleaners. Please review our products and technologies and let us provide a solution for your specialty chemical needs.
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Amphoteric Surfactants
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betaines | StarSurf CAPB | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Efficient viscosity builder & wetter. Offers lower sensitivity |
| StarSurf CAPB 50 | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 37 | 6-8 | Efficient viscosity builder & wetter. Offers lower sensitivity | |
| StarSurf H-CAPB | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Efficient viscosity builder & wetter. Offers lower sensitivity | |
| StarSurf LAPB | Laurylamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Efficient viscosity builder & wetter | |
| Amine Oxides | StarSurf CAPOx | Cocamidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent foam booster and detergent |
| StarSurf LAPOx | Lauryl amidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder | |
| StarSurf LMAPO | Lauryl-myristyl amidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder | |
| StarSurf LOx | Laurylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent bleach stable foamer | |
| StarSurf MOx | Myristylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent bleach stable foamer | |
| Hydroxysultaines | StarSurf CAPHS | Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent |
| StarSurf CAPHS 50 | Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent | |
| StarSurf LAPHS | Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 50 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent |
Anionics
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfonates | StarSurf DOSS | Dioctylsulfosuccinate (DOSS) | Liquid | 70 | 6-8 | Excellent foamer and re-wetter (variety of diluents available) |
| StarSurf ES 614 | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent | |
| StarSurf ES 814 | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent | |
| StarSurf ES 814 HG | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent. Non-flammable | |
| StarTex AC Conc. | Alkyldiphenyloxide disulfonate | Liquid | 45 | 8-10 | Excellent solubility and stability in acidic, alkaline, bleach & other oxidizing systems | |
| Phosphates | StarSurf P-90 | Phosphated alcohol ehoxylate | Liquid | 90 | 8-10 | Efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts |
| StarSurf Phos 2672 | Triethylamine phosphate | Liquid | 60 | 3-5 | Effective scale inhibitor for calcium and other alkaline compounds | |
| StarSurf Phos 361 | Phosphated alcohol | Liquid | 100 | 3-5 | Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts | |
| StarSurf Phos 801 | Phosphated alcohol | Liquid | 100 | 3-5 | Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts | |
| StarSurf WFF | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 46 | 4-6 | Excellent detergent stable with peroxides |
Surfactants (Specialties)
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amides | StarSurf CDEA 11 | Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide) | Liquid | 100 | 9-10 | Efficient foamer and rheology modifier |
| StarSurf CMEA 11 | Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide) | Liquid | 100 | 9-10 | Efficient foamer and rheology modifier | |
| Formulated Alcohol Ethoxylates | StarSurf DA | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 99 | 6-7 | Low foaming wetter |
| StarSurf CMS | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 50 | 6-8 | Good resistance to alkali, acids, and salts | |
| Formulated Cationics | StarSurf 2745 | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 82 | 6-8 | Very good degreaser and effective in alkaline conditions |
| StarSurf 2754 | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 40 | 6-8 | Excellent degreaser stable over a wide pH range |
Nonionics
| StarChem offers a wide range of alkoxylated alcohols, please contact your StarChem representative for more information on products that we have available. |
Cationics
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADBAC Quats | StarQuat LBAC 80 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 85 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic. Solvent is isopropanol and water |
| StarQuat LBAC 80 ETOH | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 85 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor. Solvent is isopropanol and water | |
| StarQuat T-85 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 81 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant | |
| StarQuat T-80 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 81 | 6-8 | Water free cationic surfactant | |
| StarQuat T-50 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 50 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant |
Other Chemistries
| StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarTex PL Extra Conc. | EDTA | Liquid | 40 | 11 | Scale control |
| StarChem Metyl Soyate | Methyl Ester | Liquid | 100 | N/A | Eco-friendly solvent. Good for cutting oil and grease |