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US 2014/0005273 A1Published application
Glycerin ether ethoxylate solfactants
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsGregory G. Griese, Carter Martin Silvernail, David D. McSherry
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel glycerin ether ethoxylate solfactant compounds, compositions employing the same, and methods of using these compounds. Beneficially the compounds have efficacy as both solvents and surfactants with low foam and low viscosity. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials and/or sanitizing agents in various formulations. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as solvents and/or hydrotropes.
Claims21
A solfactant composition comprising:
- a compound according to the following formula:
A solfactant composition comprising:
- a compound according to the following formula:
- wherein:
- RZ is a branched or linear alkyl group having 1 to 25 carbon atoms;
- n1 and/or n2 is 1 to 20;
- the molecular weight of the surfactant is from about 200 to about 10,000;
- and
- the compound is at least partially water soluble.
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