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With new technologies and fast, responsive service we’ve become one of the leading manufacturers of primary and secondary surfactants in North America. Paving the way for this growth has been the vision of success from a family owned business held close for nearly 30 years. Community oriented and environmentally friendly, we strive to have the lowest carbon footprint by utilizing suppliers that have like-minded awareness and TABLE OF CONTENTS sustainable practices. 04 05 06 07 10 12 15 16 APPLICATION QUATERNARY AMIDES AMPHOTERICS ANIONICS PERFORMANCE AMINE OXIDES APPLICATIONS & GROUPS CONDITIONERS CONCENTRATES PROPERTIES

Film & Streaking Sopal Quat 1216 Techmide165 Alkyl Amido Alkyl Ether Hand Soap Techmine 280 DravesWetting Reducers Techmide180 Betaines Sulfates Solutions Techmine 290 Caustic Solubility Hypochlorite Techmide220 Alkyl Betaines Alkyl Sulfates Cold Pearlizers Techmine 300 Foam Bleach Stable Techmide225 Sultaines Alpha Olefin Industrial Techmine 350 Coupling Products Sulfonates Specialty Techmide470 Ampho Acetate Hydrogen HI&I Specialty Sulfosuccinates Liquid Mono- Peroxide Stable Techmide LLDEA Amphoterics Alkanolamides Products HI&I Specialty Cleangredients™ Concentrates Listed Products FILM&STREAKING Sopalteric JC-HA REDUCERS Sopalteric DSCYA-27 QUALITYPRODUCTS SopaltericJEM Ideal for all purpose, hard Techmine280 Southern Chemical & Textiles has been at the forefront of the surface cleaners and glass SCT-139 sustainable manufacturing movement since 1984. We utilize raw cleaners. Use level: 1-3% Sopalex 340 materials from only trusted and verified sources that meet or exceed our sustainable sourcing requirements.

Sopalex 340 Techmine 290 HYPOCHLORITEBLEACH Sopalex 385 Techmine 300 STABLE PRODUCTS Sopalex 390 Sopal BT QUATERNARYCONDITIONER Useful in cleaners that Sopalex CDB SCT-135 contain hypochlorite. Techmine280 SCT-139

QUATERNARYCONDITIONER PRODUCT SOLID NAME CHEMICAL PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Sopal Quat 1216 is a 25% active cationic surfactant that is used primarily as a conditioner for lotion soap products. It is derived from a Sopalex 340 Sopalex C-37 Sopal Sunflowerseed pure grade of sunflower oil which Sopalex 385 HP Amidopropyl Liquid 25 enhances its anionic compatibility. Free HYDROGENPEROXIDE Quat 1216 Dimethylamine Lactate Sopal Quat 1216 has an advantage Sopalex 390 Techmine 280 over Quaternary Ammonium STABLE PRODUCTS Cationic conditioners in that it is Sopalex 360 BET Techmine 290 highly compatible with common anionics. Useful in cleaners that contain Sopalex 360 HA Techmine 300 hydrogen peroxide Sopalex F50 Techmine 350

SCT-140 (Listed as Potassium CLEANGREDIENTS™ Cocoate) LISTEDPRODUCTS Sopal 611 AC Sopalex 360 SCT Surfactants that are listed on Sopalex 360 HA CleanGredients(TM), using the set of standards defined by the U.S. Sopalex F50 EPA Safer Choice Program Sopalteric CHS Techmine 300 4 5 AMIDES AMPHOTERICS

ALKANOLAMIDES AMPHOACETATES PRODUCT ACTIVE SOLID NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE PRODUCT INCI NAME PHYSICAL FREE PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE NAME AMINE % Mild emulsifiers, solubilizers, Sopalteric Disodium foaming and cleansing agents. A 1:1 coconut monoethanolamide, which Cocoampho- Clear 40 40 Detergent for extra heavy-duty Free is designed for use in household/ DCP 40 dipropionate Liquid cleaners and all-purpose concentrated I&I preparations. It is an cleaners. Techmide 165 Cocamide MEA Flake 2 excellent viscosity index improver, foam Free stabilizer and grease cutter. It has very Provides mild and stable in Sopalteric Disodium low residual free amine and is a suitable Cocoampho- Clear 38 50 alkaline and acidic Free replacement for diethanolamides. DSC 90 LV Liquid environments making it ideal diacetate for industrial applications.

Techmide 180 Cocamide DEA Liquid 7 Standard grade 1:1 Cocamide DEA Free An amphoteric derived from derived from coconut oil. caprylic imidazoline. It has excellent wetting and detergent properties while A rapidly biodegradable Sopalteric Disodium cocodiethanolamide. It is used in Capryloampho- Clear 27 35 providing low foam. Sopalteric Free conjunction with anionics (soaps, DSCYA 27 diacetate Liquid DSCYA-27 has excellent sulfonates, and sulfates) or nonionics. It is stability in strongly alkaline Techmide Modified Liquid 27 water-soluble and provides wetting Free and acid systems. Its low 220 Cocamide DEA action. When back titrated with various irritation properties make it fatty acids or organic acids such as ideal for personal care wipes. DDBSA, It responds to building with Provides mild and stable in electrolytes. Sopalteric Sodium Clear 36 42 alkaline and acidic Free SCA 36 Cocoamphoacetate Liquid environments making it ideal A modified 2:1 Cocamide DEA already for industrial applications. Techmide Modified Liquid 22 back titrated to deliver enhanced Free 225 Cocamide DEA emulsification and viscosity build. Ultra pure mild amphoteric Sopalteric Sodium Clear 32 39 surfactant. Good foam quality Free Cold process amide that is a drop in SLA 32 Lauroamphoacetate Liquid in blends with sulfates Techmide 470 Cocamide DIPA Liquid 5 replacement for Cocamide DEA that is Free surfactants. 100% DEA free. ALKYL AMIDO BETAINES Techmide Lauramide DEA Liquid 10 Liquid Lauramide DEA. Free LLDEA PRODUCT ACTIVE SOLID NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE A cost effective light colored grade SOPALEX Cocamidopropyl Clear with no unsaturation with outstanding 30 35 viscosity building and foam boosting CIT/MIT 360 BET Betaine Liquid properties. This grade contains a preservative. A cost effective light colored grade with no unsaturation with outstanding SOPALEX Cocamidopropyl Clear 30 35 viscosity building and foam boosting Free 360 HA Betaine Liquid properties. This grade is preservative free and is protected from microbial growth through pH. A low color and odor Cocamidopropyl Betaine derived from stripped fatty Sopalex Cocamidopropyl Clear acid. It is designed as an enhanced 32 37 viscosity building component for use in Free C-37 HP Betaine Liquid liquid hand soaps. This grade is preserved by high pH and does not contain any other preservatives.

Sopalex Cocamidopropyl Clear High active grade of Cocamidopropyl 37 45 Betaine from hydrogenated coconut Free F50 Betaine Liquid oil.

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SULTAINES ALKYL BETAINES PRODUCT ACTIVE SOLID PRODUCT ACTIVE SOLID NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Fatty acid derived Cocamidopropyl Short chain alkyl betaine with good Hydroxysultaine, with low odor & coupling properties. Extremely low Sopalteric Cocamidopropyl Clear 44 50 color. Excellent alternative to Free Octyl Clear foam and fast rinsing of it is very CBS Hydroxysultaine Liquid betaines for enhanced foam and Sopalex 340 38 50 useful for CIP applications. Stable in Free mildness while also avoiding any Betaine Liquid acidic/basic systems, with California proposition 65 chemicals. hypochlorite bleach and hydrogen peroxide. Standard Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine made from Derived from coconut oil this Sopalteric hydrogenated coconut oil. Excellent product provides mildness, high Cocamidopropyl Clear 40 50 alternative to betaines for Free Coco Clear foam and viscosity building. It is also CHS Hydroxysultaine Liquid enhanced foam and mildness while Sopalex 385 Betaine Liquid 31 37 stable in highly acidic formulations Free also avoiding any California and is stable with hypochlorite proposition 65 chemicals. bleach and hydrogen peroxide. Low water, high active version of Derived from natural fatty sources Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine these products provide superior made from coconut oil. Excellent Lauryl Clear mildness, good foam and viscosity. It Clear alternative to betaines for Sopalex 390 Betaine Liquid 31 37 is also stable in highly acidic Free Sopalteric Liquid enhanced foam and mildness while formulations and is stable with Cocamidopropyl with 77 85 also avoiding any California Free hypochlorite bleach and hydrogen CHS FS Hydroxysultaine precipitat proposition 65 chemicals. The low peroxide. e water level of it makes this grade ideal for bar soaps and other formulations that cannot tolerate water. HI&ISPECIALTYAMPHOTERICS Displays good electrolyte stability PRODUCT SOLID Sodium NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL ACTIVE % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Sopalteric Cocoampho- Clear and is high foaming when CS Hydroxypropyl- Liquid 38 45 combined with anionics and Free An excellent hydrotrope with moderate foaming by itself. It is significant surfactant properties sulfonate also an efficient wetter. Sopalteric Sodium 2- such as wetting and surface Ethylhexyl- Clear 43 43 tension reduction. It is moderately Free Enhanced foam properties versus JC HA Liquid Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine aminopropionate soluble in caustic solutions and with better flash foam than produces foam that is very low and reasonably fast breaking. Sopalteric Lauramidopropyl Betaine when Lauramidopropyl Clear 40 50 formulated with common anionics. Free LHS Hydroxysultaine Liquid Sopalteric Mix C8 Amphoteric surfactant designed Excellent alternative to betaines for Ampho- Clear 28 34 for low foam and fast wetting HI&I Free enhanced foam and mildness while JEM carboxylates Liquid applications. also avoiding any California proposition 65 chemicals. Hydrolytically stable and soluble in strong electrolyte media. Strongest Sopalteric flash foamer in the sultaine class. Lauryl Clear 42 50 Excellent alternative to betaines for Free LHS OG Hydroxysultaine Liquid enhanced foam and mildness while also avoiding any California proposition 65 chemicals.

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ALKYL ETHER SULFATES ALKYL SULFATES PRODUCT ACTIVE PRODUCT ACTIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE An ethanol free Sodium Lauryl Ether A naturally derived, vegetable based, Sulfate containing an average of 2 moles of 28% active solution of Ammonium Lauryl ethylene oxide. Its high activity and lack of SCT-134 Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate with low unsulfated alcohol flammability offer economical storage of HV Sulfate Liquid 28 content. SCT-134 HV is a superior raw CIT/MIT SCT-1056 Sodium Laureth Viscous 56 sodium laureth sulfate that is still easy to material for building compounds in many Sulfate (2M) Liquid dilute to the desired level in finished industrial applications. products. Final viscosity adjustments can be made using ammonium or sodium SCT-135 Sodium Lauryl Liquid 29 A Sodium Lauryl Sulfate derived from CIT/MIT chloride. Sulfate fatty alcohols. Sodium Laureth Viscous Effective in high-electrolyte systems. SCT-135 Sodium Lauryl A Sodium Lauryl Sulfate derived from SCT-1070 Sulfate (2M) Liquid 70 Emulsifier, wetting and dispersing agent. Free Liquid 29 fatty alcohols. This grade is preserved Free HP Sulfate by high pH. A clear, colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid. It is a SodiumL auryl Ether sulfate An high active Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate derived from fatty alcohol, utilizing SCT-109 Sodium Laureth Liquid 28 derived from fatty alcohol, for use in CIT/MIT Sulfate (1M) healthcare. It is a superior raw material for Ammonium Lauryl Hazy batch processing to obtain complete building compounds in many industrial and SCT-570 Sulfate Liquid 45 sulfation of material. SCT-570 is a CIT/MIT household cleaning applications. superior raw material for building compounds in many industrial A Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate derived from applications. fatty alcohol with ethanol for easy handling. SCT-112 Sodium Laureth Liquid 60 It is a superior raw material for building Free Sulfate (3M) compounds in many industrial applications that allow for solvent presence. A Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate derived from SULFOSUCCINATES natural fatty alcohol in water. It is a PRODUCT INCI NAME PHYSICAL ACTIVE SOLID PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE SCT-115 Sodium Laureth Liquid 28 superior raw material for building CIT/MIT NAME % % Sulfate (3M) compounds in many industrial applications that do not allow for solvent presence. A Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate derived from natural fatty alcohol An Ammonium Lauryl Ether Sulfate derived ethoxylate. SCT-722 is a superior Ammonium from natural fatty alcohol in water. It is a Disodium Laureth raw material for building compounds SCT-119 Laureth Sulfate Liquid 27 superior raw material for building CIT/MIT SCT-722 Sulfosuccinate Liquid 32 40 in many formulated products that do CIT/MIT (3M) compounds in many industrial applications not allow for solvent presence. It is that do not allow for solvent presence. ideal where mildness is a must for applications like high frequency hand soaps. A vegetable-derived sulfosuccinate, made without ethoxylates. It is a ALPHAOLEFINSULFONATES superior raw material for building PRODUCT ACTIVE compounds in many formulated NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Disodium Laureth products that do not allow for SCT-725 Sulfosuccinate Paste 40 solvent presence. It is ideal where CIT/MIT Sopaltex Sodium C14-16 Liquid 38-40 An Alpha Olefin Sulfonate derived from Free mildness is a must for applications AS Olefin Sulfonate linear olefins for good viscosity building. like high frequency hand soaps and An Alpha Olefin Sulfonate derived from provides creamy dense foams with Sopaltex low use levels. Sodium C14-16 Liquid 38-40 linear olefins for good viscosity building. CIT/MIT AS HP Olefin Sulfonate This grade is preservative free and is An ultra-mild silicone sulfosuccinate, preserved by high pH. made for use in healthcare. It is a Disodium PEG-12 superior raw material for building SCT-735 Dimethicone Liquid 50 compounds where irritation Free Sulfosuccinate mitigation is key. It can be used in formulations for sensitive skin where product will not be rinsed. Sodium A highly effective anionic wetting SCT-741A Diethylhexyl Liquid 70 agent, penetrating agent and Free Sulfosuccinate surface tension reducer.

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HANDSOAPSOLUTIONS HANDSOAPSOLUTIONS PRODUCT SOLID PRODUCT SOLID PROPERTIES& NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Water, Cocamidopropyl Ultra mild systems designed for Sopal LCW is a Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan baby shampoos and "tear-free" concentrate with the Sopal JSB Laurate, Sodium Trideceth Liquid min claims. Proven low eye irritation CIT/MIT actives in a 3:1 ratio and Sulfate, PEG-150 41 also makes this ideal for high Sodium C14 -16 Olefin Sulfonate, is an effective way to Distearate frequency hand soaps. Sopal LCW Cocamidopropyl Betaine Liquid 35 avoid cold temperature CIT/MIT stability issues that arise High active surfactant when handling AOS concentrate that offers excellent alone. cleansing, foaming and viscosity Water, Sodium Laureth building characteristics. Two component Sopal LF 55 Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Liquid 55 Maximum mildness is achieved Free sulfoacetate delivery Hydroxysultaine, by incorporation of system with great foam Cocamidopropyl Betaine cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and mildness. Sopal LSB making this product ideal for Disodium Laureth gives maximum flexibility high frequency hand soaps. Sopal LSB Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Liquid 40 to the formulator to add CIT/MIT Sulfoacetate in their own favorite A proven composition for easy components to produce a Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hazy dilution even from extremely complete high Sopal 611 Lauryl Glucoside, 62 high actives, this concentrate Free performance system. Cocamidopropyl Betaine Liquid provides an easy way to handle both SLES and Lauryl Glucoside. Easy to use viscosity builder and skin A proven composition for easy conditioning agent. dilution even from extremely Coco-Glucoside, Provides mildness to skin Sodium Laureth Sulfate, high actives, this concentrate Sopal PO 65 Liquid 65 Free Hazy Glyceryl Oleate with pleasant conditioned Sopal 611 AC Lauryl Glucoside, Liquid 62 provides an easy way to handle Free after feel. An excellent Cocamidopropyl Betaine both SLES and Lauryl glucoside. addition to any high This grade is highly microbially frequency hand soap. robust due to its high pH. A concentrated blend that Simple two component system Sopal Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, has excellent salt/ Cocamidopropyl Liquid 50 that was designed for high CIT/MIT viscosity response CAS 50 Hydroxysultaine performance at a low active allowing for a wide level. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, variation in product Sopal SF 50 Cocamidopropyl Liquid 50 dilutions while offering CIT/MIT Sopal Sodium Laureth Sulfate, High active and free of amides Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide MIPA Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hazy 55 this concentrate provides ease CIT/MIT pleasant cleansing and DFC 55 Decyl Glucoside Liquid of dilution and formulation. foaming characteristics. The product is free of CA A performance concentrate that proposition 65 chemicals. Water, Sodium Lauryl readily disperses at room Sulfate, Sodium Laureth temperature to yield clear Sopal LE 35 Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Liquid 35 formulations. Products derived CIT/MIT Cocamidopropyl Betaine from it are clear and can HI&I SPECIALTY CONCENTRATES achieve high viscosity. PRODUCT ACTIVE NAME CHEMICAL PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Water, Sodium Coco A performance concentrate Sulfate, Coco Glucoside, Hazy developed from renewable A low foam surfactant hydrotrope that is Sopal COCO Cocamidopropyl Liquid 47 vegetable sources and is an Phenoxyethanol very effective at reducing the lower cloud Hydroxysultaine excellent foamer and very mild point (cold temperature) and raising the to the skin. SCT-139 Alkanoate Salt Liquid 40 upper cloud point (high temperature) of Free various alkaline built nonionic cleaning Naturally derived, high lathering solutions liquid coconut-based soap for A highly functional concentrate of cost effective liquid cleaners. hypochlorite stable surfactants designed to SCT-140 Potassium Cocoate Liquid 40 Mildness can be optimized by Free Mixture of thicken bleach and caustic solutions. It can combining with Sopalteric Sopal BT anionic and Liquid 16 be used at 4-10% as the sole surfactant Free sultaine and amphoacetate non-ionic system where surface cling is necessary to technologies. surfactants increase the residence time on the hard surface.

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LIQUIDMONO-ALKANOLAMIDES ALKYLAMINEOXIDES PRODUCT SOLID PRODUCT ACTIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Liquid Cocamide MIPA. Standard use An ultra-pure octyldimethylamine oxide Cocamide MIPA, level of 4-8% in formulation to deliver that provides excellent hydrotroping Sopal ASCM Sodium C14-C16 Hazy 45 completely cold process Cocamide Free and very low foaming characteristics. It Liquid MIPA. Sopal ASCM saves time, money is compatible with most surfactants and Olefin Sulfonate and energy in production versus using Techmine Octyldimethyl- Clear a flaked material. 40 because there are no amide or ester Free 280 amine Oxide Liquid groups in its chemical structure, Liquid Cocamide MIPA. Standard use Techmine 280 will not hydrolyze in acid Cocamide MIPA, level of 4-11% in formulation to deliver systems. It is also stable in highly Hazy completely cold process Cocamide alkaline and strong electrolyte systems. Sopal SECM Sodium Laureth Liquid 41 MIPA. Sopal SECM saves time, money Free Sulfate and energy in production versus using An ultra-pure decylamine oxide that a flaked material. provides good hydrotroping and moderate foaming characteristics. It is Liquid Cocamide MIPA. Standard use level of 4-8% in formulation to deliver compatible with most surfactants and Techmine Decyldimethyl- Clear because there are no amide or ester Cocamide MIPA, Hazy completely cold process Cocamide 30 Free Sopal SLCM Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Liquid 43 MIPA. Sopal SLCM saves time, money Free 290 amine Oxide Liquid groups in its chemical structure, and energy in production versus using Techmine 290 will not hydrolyze in acid a flaked material. systems. It is does not contain EDTA or DPTA and is stable in highly alkaline and strong electrolyte systems. INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY Natural derived feedstock with renewable carbon index of 86%, free of PRODUCT ACTIVE SOLID non-biodegradable chelants. Industry NAME CHEMICAL PHYSICAL % % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE Techmine Clear standard amine oxides used in light A 100% active surfactant concentrate 300 Lauramine Oxide Liquid 30 duty liquids, bleach cleaners and hard Free made from anionic and nonionic surface cleaners. Will not hydrolyze in components. Sopal OE is powerful oil acid or highly alkaline products and is emulsifier that is compatible with a stable in peroxide and hypochlorite large range of solvents for dilution to systems. Sopal OE Oil Emulsifier Liquid 100 100 desired activity level. Emulsified Free residues rinse freely with water with moderate foaming and are generally non harmful to vinyl and porous stone surfaces. AMIDOAMINEOXIDES PRODUCT ACTIVE NAME INCI NAME PHYSICAL % PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS PRESERVATIVE COLDPEARLIZERS Provides excellent viscosity control, wetting, foam boosting and foam PRODUCT INCI NAME PHYSICAL SOLID PROPERTIES& PRESERVATIVE NAME % APPLICATIONS Techmine Cocamidopropyl- Clear stability. Works very well with alpha 350 amine Oxide Liquid 32 olefin sulfonate for long lasting foam. Free Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Proposition 65 free cold Great alternative for lauramine oxide Sulfonate, Glycol Distearate, pearl. Add superior shine when acid stability and hypochlorite Sopal PFP Liquid 45 and luster to any clear CIT/MIT bleach stability is not required. Cocamidopropyl product without the need Hydroxysultaine for heat. Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Proposition 65 free cold Sulfonate, Glycol Distearate, pearl. Add superior shine Sopal PFP-B Liquid 45 and luster to any clear Benzoic acid Cocamidopropyl product without the need Hydroxysultaine for heat. Amide-free cold pearl, designed to boost and Water, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Opaque stabilize foam and Sopal SFP Sulfonate, Glycol Stearate, Pearl 43 viscosity. Adds superior CIT/MIT Cocamidopropyl Betaine Liquid shine and luster to any clear product without the need for heat.

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CAUSTIC Draves Wetting DRAVES WETTING SURFACE ACTIVITY FOAM SOLUBILITY COUPLING Wetting is the property that describes the contact between cleaning solutions ● Fast ● Fast ● Fast ● Fast ● High ● High ● Excellent ● Excellent and the surfaces to be cleaned. No matter how effective a cleaner is, if it is not ◖ Moderate ◖ Moderate ◖ Moderate ◖ Moderate ◖ Moderate ◖ Moderate ◖ Good ◖ Good in contact with the target surface, it cannot do its job efficiently. Draves ○ Slow ○ Slow ○ Slow ○ Slow ○ Low ○ Low ○ Fair ○ Fair Wetting test measures the ability of a surfactant solution to displace air from a Amphoterics Acidic Alkaline Acidic Alkaline Generation Stability weighted skein of cotton by spreading wetting. Fast wetters are ideal for Sopalteric applications such as laundry where the faster the cleaning solution reaches the DCP-40 ◖ ○ ◖ ◖ ● ● ● ● fabric, the more efficient the laundry is cleaned. Slow wetting is ideal for Sopalteric DSCYA-27 ○ ○ ● ● ○ ○ ● ● applications such as carpet cleaning where it is important that the cleaning solution remain on the surface where the soil is and not penetrate down into Sopalteric ○ ◖ ◖ ◖ ○ ○ ◖ ● JC-HA the carpet backing. Amphoteric surfactants demonstrate varying wetting

Sopalteric abilities depending on pH. JEM ◖ ◖ ● ● ○ ○ ◖ ●

Sopalteric CS ○ ◖ ◖ ◖ ◖ ● ● ◖ Betaines Caustic Solubility Sopalex 360 BET ◖ ◖ ◖ ◖ ● ● ◖ ● Many Industrial and Institutional cleaners, such as automatic dishwashing

Sopalex 340 ○ ○ ◖ ◖ ○ ○ ● ● detergents, bottle washing, limescale removers, etc. rely on high concentrations of acids, bases or builders for cleaning and detergency. Sopalex 385 ● ● ◖ ◖ ● ● ◖ ◖ Surfactants are necessary to provide wetting, penetration and surface tension Sopalex 390 ● ● ◖ ◖ ● ● ◖ ◖ reduction while being soluble in these "extreme" solution environments. Sultaines Products with greater caustic solubility can be used in high alkaline and high

Sopalteric electrolyte formulations. LHS ○ ◖ ◖ ◖ ● ● ● ●

Sopalteric ○ ○ ◖ ◖ ● ◖ ● ● CHS Foam Sopalteric Foam is the result of surface tension phenomenon at a gas-liquid interface. CBS ○ ○ ◖ ◖ ● ● ◖ ● Foam is either a desired or an undesired property of a surfactant. For example, Sopalteric LHS-OG ● ● ◖ ◖ ◖ ◖ ● ● in hand dishwashing, high foam is a key attribute and in automatic dish wash/HE laundry foam is detrimental. Amine Oxides

Techmine 280 ○ ○ ◖ ◖ ○ ○ ◖ ●

Techmine ● ● ◖ ◖ ◖ ◖ ◖ ● 290 Coupling Techmine 300 ● ● ◖ ◖ ● ◖ ◖ ○ Coupling, also referred to as hydrotroping, is the ability of an ingredient to reduce or increase the cloud point and/or reduce the tendency of ingredients Specialties to crystallize. Coupling agents typically reduce viscosity in isotropic solutions. SCT-741A ● ● ● ● ◖ ○ IC IC Ingredients that have surfactant properties as well as hydrotroping properties SCT-139 IC ● IC ◖ ○ ○ ◖ ● offer multi-functionality and flexibility to formulators. SCT-140 IC ● IC ◖ ● ● ◖ ◖ IC = Incompatible Condition

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