DeTROPE CA - 100 is a liquid, anhydrous-modified carboxylate. It is suggested for use as a low-foaming hydrotrope in both aqueous and powdered alkaline systems.

Chemical Family: Carboxylates

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, APE-free, Aromatic-free, Biodegradable, DEA-free, Non-Phenolic, Phosphate-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), Design for Environment (DfE), SARA 313

Applicable Processes: Oilfield Applications

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Fluids & Lubricants Features
HII Features
Industrial Additives Features
Product Features
  • Excellent anhydrous liquid hydrotrope for use in aqueous and powdered alkaline systems
  • Excellent wetting properties in alkaline formulations
  • Corrosion inhibitor for aluminum in aqueous systems at pH ≥ 7
  • Moderate hard water stability
  • Solubilizer for other surfactants in alkaline systems
  • Low, quick breaking foam
  • Good alkaline electrolyte tolerance
  • Does not leave solid or waxy residue upon drying
  • Provides lubricity in aqueous systems
  • Non-phenolic, phosphate-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Ink & Toner End Applications
Use Level
0.1 -0.5% (in final dilution)
Product Applications
  • Synthetic coolants and cutting fluids
  • High pressure alkaline detergents
  • Water based paints and coatings
  • Metal working fluids
  • Mechanical dishwashing detergents
  • Low foaming hydrotropes for use in liquid & powdered highly alkaline systems.
  • Provides wetting and corrosion inhibition.
  • Excellent corrosion inhibitor in aerosol cans & highly effective on aluminum.
  • Not acid stable
  • DeTROPE CA - 90 remains liquid at temperatures above approx.35F for easier handling.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear Amber Viscous Liquid (at 25°C)
Type
Anionic
Soluble in
Water, alcohols and glycols
Insoluble in
Most solvents and oils
Dispersible in
Solvents and oils
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)approx. 1.0g/ml-
Active Contentmin. 99%-
Biobased Carbon Content63.5%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 12Gardner-
pH Value (1% in D.W.)6.5 - 7.5--

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Hydrotrope Data

To determine hydrotroping capabilities, a series of cloud point tests were performed. The hydrotrope was solubilized in a caustic or alkaline electrolyte solution to which a
9.5 mole nonylphenol ethoxylate was added. Each sample was heated to the temperature at which the nonionic clouds out of solution. The graph below depicts the cloud point temperature. The higher the cloud point temperature, the more efficient the hydrotrope.

  • Hydrotrope Cloud Points: DeTROPE CA - 100 vs SXS 1% NPE-9 

DeTROPE CA - 100 - Hydrotrope Data - 1

Key: NaOH = Sodium Hydroxide, SMP = Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate, TKPP = Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate

Dynamic Surface Tension

Dynamic surface tension for DeTROPE CA - 100 was conducted at ambient temperature in deionized water. Compared to SXS - 40, DeTROPE CA - 100 provides significantly lower surface tension.

  • Dynamic Surface Tension at Ambient Temperature in Deionized Water

DeTROPE CA - 100 - Dynamic Surface Tension - 1​​​​​​​

Corrosion Testing

CORROSION TESTING USING DeFOREST CORROSION INHIBITORS

Cast Iron Chip Testing: Figure 1 depicts results of a 24 hour test using grade 35 cast iron chips tested in solution on filter paper. Each solution contained 1% by weight of corrosion inhibitor in hard water (100 ppm as CaCo₃ and 71 ppm as CaCl₂) at room temperature.

DeTROPE CA - 100 - Corrosion Testing - 1

  • A = Control, no corrosion inhibitor
  • B = DeCORE APCI-95
  • C = DeCORE IMT-100LF
  • D = DeTROPE CA-100
  • E = DeCORE BE-85

Submersion Testing:

  1. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the results of metal coupon submersion testing in the presence of DeFOREST Enterprises corrosion inhibitors.
  2. Figure 2: Panels are hot dipped Zn/Fe galvanized (unpolished), 90gms; tested for 1 year.
  3. Figure 3: Panels are bare aluminum at 0.063 inch thickness; tested for 2 years.
  4. The top halves of the panels were submerged into a solution containing from 0.5 -1% by weight of corrosion inhibitor in hard water (100 ppm as CaCo₃ and 71 ppm as CaCl₂) at room temperature. The other half of the panel was exposed to the vapor phase in closed glass containers.

Key:

  • A = Control, no corrosion inhibitor
  • B = DeCORE IMT-100LF at 0.5%
  • C = DeTROPE CA-100 at 1.00%
  • D = DeCORE BE-85 at 1.00%

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Figure 4 depicts result on ground 1/2 hard, low carbon cold rolled steel panels at 0.063 inch thickness after 2 years in the test solution. All solutions contained the following corrosion inhibitors on a ‘by weight’ basis.

  • A. Control
  • B. DeCORE IMT-100LF, 0.25%
  • C. DeTROPE CA-100, 0.25%
  • D. DeCORE IMT-100LF, 0.50%
  • E. DeTROPE CA-100, 0.5%
  • F. DeCORE BE-85, 0.5%
  • G. DeCORE IMT-100LF, 1.0%
  • H. DeTROPE CA-100, 1.0%
  • I. DeCORE BE-85, 1.0%

Panel Submersion Corrosion Testing:

The bottom half of each metal panel was submerged in solution containing 0.25% - 1.0% by weight of DeTROPE CA-100 in hard water (100 ppm as CaCO₃ & 71 ppm as chloride) at room temperature. The top half of the panel was exposed to the vapor phase in closed glass containers.

  • #2024 Bare Aluminum, Tested for 9 months at ambient temperature

DeTROPE CA - 100 - Corrosion Testing - 1

  • Cold Rolled Steel, (SAE 1010), Tested for 9 months at ambient temperature

DeTROPE CA - 100 - Corrosion Testing - 1

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