Home, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning

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’s HI&I products bring value to many applications including laundry and dishwashing detergents, all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, vehicle-cleaning compounds, heavy-duty commercial and industrial cleaners and sanitizers. Please review our products and technologies and let us provide a solution for your specialty chemical needs.
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Amphoteric Surfactants
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
BetainesStarSurf™ CAPBCocamidopropyl betaineLiquid306-8Effcient viscosity builder & wetter. Offers lower sensitivity. Suitable for sulfate free formulations.
StarSurf™ CAPB 40Cocamidopropyl betaineLiquid407-8Antistatic agent, foamer or foam booster, and viscosity builder
StarSurf™ H-CAPBCocamidopropyl betaineLiquid306-8Hydrogenated Cocamidopropyl betaine. Suitable for sulfate free formulations.
Amine OxidesStarSurf™ CAP0xCocamidopropylamine oxideLiquid306-8Excellent foam booster and detergent
StarSurf™ LMAP0XLauryl-myristyl amidopropylamine oxideLiquid306-8Offers excellent bleach stability and is a viscosity builder
StarSurf™ L0xLaurylamine oxideLiquid306-8Excellent bleach stable foamer
StarSurf™ MOx-1480Myristamine oxideLiquid306.5-8Foamer or foam booster, viscosity builder and primary or secondary emulsifier
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Anionic Surfactants
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
SulfonatesStarSurf™ DOSS 70Dioctylsulfosuccinate (DOSS)Liquid706.5-7.5Excellent foamer and re-wetter (variety of diluents available)
StarSurf™ DDBSASulfonated alkyl benzeneLiquid1005.5-7Excellent all-purpose foaming agent, demulsifier properties
StarSurf™ ES 814Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfatesLiquid605.5-7Excellent all purpose foaming agent
StarSurf™ ES 814 HGAmmonium alkyl-ether sulfatesLiquid605.5-7Excellent allpurpose foaming agent. Non-flamable
StarTex™ AC Conc.alkyldiphenyloxide disulfonateLiquid458-10Excellent solubility and stability in acidic, alkaline, bleach & other oxidizing systems
PhosphatesStarSurf™ P-90phosphated alcohol ehoxylateLiquid908-10Efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts
StarSurf™ phos 2672Triethylamine phosphateLiquid603-5Efficient scale inhibitor for calcium and other alkaline compounds
StarSurf™ phos 361Phosphated alcoholLiquid1003-5Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts
StarSurf™ phos 801Phosphated alcoholLiquid1003-5Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts
StarSurf™ WFFSurfactant blendLiquid464-6Excellent detergent stable with peroxides
Surfactants (Specialties)
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
AmidesStarSurf™ CDEA 11Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide)Liquid1009-10Efficient foamer and rheology modifier
StarSurf™ CMEA11Cocamide MEA (monoethanolamide)Liquid1009-10Efficient foamer and rheology modifier
Formulated Alcohol EthoxylatesStarSurf™ DASurfactant blendLiquid996-7low foaming wetter
StarSurf™ CMSSurfactant blendLiquid506.5-7.5Good resistance to alkali, acids and salts
Formulated cationicsStarSurf™ 2745Surfactant blendLiquid826.5-8.5Very good degreaser and efficient in alkaline conditions
Formulated AnionicsStarSurf™ 2754Surfactant blendLiquid406.5-8.5Excellent degreaser stable over a wide pH range.
Nonionics

 

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StarChem offers a wide range of alkoxylated alcohols, please contact your StarChem representative for more information on product that we have available for HI&I.

 

Cationics
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
Quaternary Amines (Quats)StarQuat™ 300Dicocodimethyl ammonium chlorideLiquid806-8Cationic emulsifier for mineral seal oils. Promotes beading and rapid drying of rinse water
StarQuat™ 300 HFDicocodimethyl ammonium chlorideLiquid806-8Cationic emulsifier for mineral seal oils. Promotes beading and rapid drying of rinse water. High flash point version
StarQuat™ 400Formulated cationic surface active compoundLiquid806-8Cationic emulsifier for mineral seal oils. Promotes beading and rapid drying of rinse water
StarQuat™ BAP 75Benzyl Alkyl-Pyridine QuatLiquid707-9Oil soluble corrosion inhibitor used in formulated products.
StarChem® BTMAC 60Benzyltrimethylammonium ChlorideLiquid606-8Cly and shale stabilization
StarQuat™ CETAC 30cetyl trimethyl ammonium ChlorideLiquid306-8Cationic emulsifier used as a conditioner in, hair styling aids, creams and lotions to provide conditioning and softening
StarQuat™ DCE 1214Bisquat of dichloroethyl ether and C12-C14 dimethylamineLiquid706-8Efficient water soluble corrosion inhinitor
StarQuat™ CS-90Polyquatemary ChlorideLiquid606-8Excellent corrosion inhinitor for HCI environments
StarQuat™ ESL ConcBenzyltriethylammonium ChlorideLiquid606-8Cationic surface active compound that improves degreasing efficiency
ADBAC QuatsStarQuat™ LBAC 80C12-14-alkyl-benzylammonium ChlorideLiquid806-8Efficient water soluble cationic. Solvent is isopropanol and water
StarQuat™ LBAC 80 ETOHC12-14-alkyl-benzylammonium ChlorideLiquid806-8Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant. Solvent is ethanol and water
StarQuat™ T-85C12-14-alkyl-benzylammonium ChlorideLiquid816-8Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant
StarQuat™ T-80C12-14-alkyl-benzylammonium ChlorideLiquid806-8Water free cationic surfactant
StarQuat™ T-50C12-14-alkyl-benzylammonium ChlorideLiquid506-8Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant
Silicones Fluids
StarChem offers a wide range of polydimethylsiloxanes (5 cSt to 60000 cSt). Please contact your StarChem Sales representative for more information.
Foam Control
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
SiliconeStarSil™ AF 2577Silicone EmmulsionLiquid106-8Very high performing low concentration silicone defoamer
StarSil™ AC 1083Silicone CompoundLiquid1007-9Versatile silicone formulation base for most industrial applicatios
Non-SiliconeStarDefoam™ 354Mineral OilLiquid1006-8Versatile mineral oil defoamer for most industrial applicatios
StarDefoam™ PMD 100PolymericLiquid1006-8Concentrated defoamer for extreme industrial foaming conditions
Other Chemistries
StarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
StarTex™ PL Extra ConcEDTALiquid4011Scale control
StarChem® Metyl SoyateMethyl esterLiquid100N/AEco-friendly solvent. Good for cutting oil and grease