Technical Data Sheet

TERGITOL™ 17R2 Surfactant

Chemical Name: Reverse block copolymer

Description Surfactant type: nonionic

Benefits  Defoamer  Lubricant

 Dispersant

Applications  Foam control  Water treatment

 Cleaning  Metal working fluids
 Warewashing  Crop protection
 Clean in place  Chemical processing
 Pulp and paper  Oil & gas

Typical Physical Properties1

Properties Unit Result

Actives wt% 100
Cloud point2 35
Pour point °C -43
pH, 1% aq solution 7
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) cP 170
Specific gravity at 25°C 1.028
CMC3 29
Surface tension4 45
Foam height5 mm 30 / 0

1. Typical values, not to be taken as specifications and subject to variability. Please consult the sales specifications for
details.
2. Cloud point: °C, 1 wt% actives aqueous solution.
3. Critical Micelle Concentration: ppm at 25°C.
4. Surface tension: dynes/cm at 1% actives, 25°C.
5. Ross-Miles foam height: mm at 0.1 wt% actives, 25°C, initial / 5 minute.

Handling Before using this product, consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details on product
Precautions hazards, recommended handling precautions and product storage.

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Storage Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the
product label.

Disposal Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty
Considerations containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be
disposed in a safe and legal manner.

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for more information.

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