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Product STEPANTEX® VL 90 A
Name
Chemical
Strucure
O CH 3 O
CH 2 CH 2
C N+ C
R R
O CH 2 CH 2 O
CH 2 - CH 2 - OH
-
CH 3 OSO 3 R = partially hydrogenated tallow
Chemical Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2- hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate
Description
Advantages Excellent softening without that “greasy feeling”, good antistatic and rewetting properties,do not spoil
fabric colours (non yellowing),provide easier ironing and drying.
Preservative Although softener formulations based on STEPANTEX VL 90 A generally do not need any protection
Compatibility if produced under ideal conditions, it may be suitable to add preservatives in ready to use or in
concentrates that will be diluted by the consumer.
Preservatives compatible with cationics and stable and effective at pH between 2,5 and 4,5 should be
compatible with STEPANTEX VL 90 A.
June 2007
Supersedes
Jan. 2007
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Biodegradability Stepantex VL 90 A complies with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in regulation (EC) No.
648/2004 on detergents.
Storage & STEPANTEX VL 90 A should be handled with care and used away from sparks and open flame
Handling because it is flammable. Use in a well ventilated area. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact
with the skin should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling STEPANTEX VL 90 A.
The colour and odour of STEPANTEX VL 90 A are susceptible to degradation as a result of exposure
to high temperature (> 60°C) over extended periods of time (greater than several days), particularly in
the presence of air.
Bulk storage facilities should be designed to maintain a minimum product temperature of 40°C and a
maximum temperature of 55°C. Hot water heating prov ided through 316L stainless steel heating coils
is recommended. Low pressure steam heating through coils can be used, but for short period (< 1
hour) and only with adequate agitation to avoid local overheating. 316L stainless steel positive
displacement pumps should be used. Piping should be of 316L stainless steel. Rubber hoses lined
with Teflon or crosslinked polyethylene and equipped with 316L stainless steel fittings are
recommended for loading and unloading. Contact with brass, copper and aluminium components
must be strictly avoided.
Standard packaging: STEPANTEX VL 90 A is available in drums (190Kg, 180Kg and 100Kg) and in
bulk quantities.
Clearances STEPANTEX VL 90 A is listed in Europe (EINECS 295-344-3), USA (TSCA 157905-74-3), Canada
(DSL 157 905-74-3).
June 2007
Supersedes
Jan. 2007
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Stepan Europe
Chemin Jongking
B.P. 127
38343 Voreppe Cedex France
Telephone (33) 4-76-50-5100
Fax (33) 4-76-56-7165