TOMAMINE® Alkali Surfactant

TOMAMINE® Alkali Surfactant is a unique dipropionate amphoteric used extensively in alkaline and acid cleaning formulations. It provides superior hydrotroping, wetting and detergent characteristics. Unlike many conventional hydrotropes, TOMAMINE® Alkali Surfactant also contributes to soil removal. Formulators can use this multi-functional benefit to improve cleaning performance, or to reduce the concentration of other detergents, in their cleaning products. TOMAMINE® Alkali Surfactant is a moderate foamer, is compatible with anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, and cationic surfactants. It is exceptionally stable in alkali, acids, and highly concentrated electrolytes.

Typical Applications

• High caustic / high electrolyte industrial cleaners
• Household and institutional cleaners
• Heavy duty degreasers
• Transportation cleaners
• Acid cleaners
• Non-acid aluminum brighteners
• Floor strippers
• Steam cleaners
• Soak tank cleaners
Electrolyte solubility 5% surfactant at 72°F for 24 hours
• 27% sodium hydroxide
• 35% potassium hydroxide
• 60%+ sodium metasilicate pentahydrate

Benefits at a glance

  • Exceptional stability in alkaline, acid and highly concentrated electolytes
  • Tremendous coupling agent for nonionics
  • Improves detergency
  • Comaptible with anionics, cationics, and nonionics
  • Moderate foam
  • Excellent wetting

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