Tamen BQ-12C HG
Overview
- 50% active, oxydiethylene bis cocoalkyldimethyl ammonium chloride in hexylene glycol
- Effective antistatic agent on fibers and surfaces
- Exceptional hydrotrope with high builder tolerance
- Use in combination with anionic and nonionic surfactants in a range of aqueous formulations
- Application areas include vehicle wash, corrosion inhibitors, hard surface cleaners and in textile processing
Regulatory
The substances in Tamen BQ-12C HG are listed on and in compliance with the following Inventories: US (TSCA), Canada (DSL), Europe (EINECS; EC#271-761-6; REACH List of PreRegistered Substances), Australia (AIIC), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL/ AREC KE-30033), New Zealand (NZIoC), Philippines (PICCS), Vietnam (VNECI). CAS#68607-28-3
Technical Information
Tamen BQ-12C HG is a 50% active, oxydiethylene bis cocoalkyldimethyl ammonium chloride bis-quat in hexylene glycol. A unique material, also known as a “gemini” surfactant, characterized by low critical micelle concentration (CMC) and low interfacial tension, allows for effective use at low concentrations compared with conventional surfactants.
Tamen BQ-12C HG is a versatile multifunctional product for use in wide range of products including: electroplating bath formulations, textile anti-stats, water based degreasers, vehicle cleaners and household cleaners. The exceptional antistatic properties of Tamen BQ-12C HG suggests use in hard surface cleaners that range from vehicle washes, vinyl & aluminum siding spray washes, glass cleaners and furniture polishes to tile & grout cleaners, scale removers and electronics specialty cleaners. Other applications include use as an anti-stat in textile processing operations, and as an emulsifier in formulated corrosion inhibitors, and organoclay suspensions.