Heloxyl AM 40 (sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate)
What is Heloxyl AM 40?
Heloxyl AM 40 is a salt-free amphoteric surfactant based on sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate. The product is known as a low-foaming hydrotrope with high alkali stability.
Due to its specific chemical structure, Heloxyl AM 40 combines:
- Hydrotropic properties
- Low foam formation
- High stability in alkaline systems
- Good compatibility with other surfactants
The product is widely used in:
- Industrial cleaning agents
- CIP systems
- Metal cleaners
- Alkaline degreasers
- Water-based cleaning systems
- Technical process cleaning
Because Heloxyl AM 40 is salt-free, it is often used in formulations where controlled conductivity, stability, and low foam formation are important.
Packaging
- IBC
- Drum
- Can
CAS
94441-92-6
INCI-name
sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate
Application
Technical
How is sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate produced?
Heloxyl AM 40 is produced through the chemical conversion of fatty amine-like structures with functional carboxylic acids, followed by neutralization to the sodium salt.
The production process generally includes:
- Selection of suitable organic raw materials
- Formation of iminodipropionate structures
- Neutralization to the sodium salt
- Dilution and standardization in water
This chemical structure results in a product with:
- High alkaline stability
- Low foam formation
- Good solubility
- Compatibility with various surfactant systems
The salt-free composition makes Heloxyl AM 40 particularly suitable for industrial and technical cleaning formulations.
How does Heloxyl AM 40 work in a formulation?
Heloxyl AM 40 functions as a low-foaming hydrotrope and supporting surfactant in alkaline cleaning systems.
Hydrotropic action
Sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate helps keep poorly soluble components stably dissolved.
The result:
- Improved solubility
- Reduced precipitation
- Stable formulations
In a concentrated alkaline cleaner, Heloxyl AM 40 helps keep active components evenly distributed.
Low foam formation
Heloxyl AM 40 generates very little foam during use.
This is important in:
- CIP systems
- Industrial spray cleaning
- Automatic cleaning equipment
In an industrial CIP cleaner, the product enables effective cleaning without excessive foam formation.
High alkali stability
Heloxyl AM 40 remains stable in strongly alkaline formulations.
As a result, it can be used in:
- High pH systems
- Industrial degreasers
- Technical cleaning agents
In a metal cleaner, Heloxyl AM 40 maintains its performance under strongly alkaline conditions.
Compatibility with cleaning components
Heloxyl AM 40 is often combined with:
- Nonionic surfactants
- Alkaline builders
- Hydrotropes
- Chelating agents
This allows the product to be widely used in industrial cleaning formulations.
In which industries is Heloxyl AM 40 used?
The combination of low foam formation and high alkali stability makes Heloxyl AM 40 widely used in professional cleaning systems.
Technical and industrial cleaning
- CIP cleaning systems
- Metal cleaning
- Process cleaning
- Industrial degreasers
Cleaning products & detergents
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Low-foaming cleaners
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Alkaline cleaning systems
- Concentrated cleaning products
Industrial formulations
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Water-based cleaning systems
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Spray cleaners
- Production equipment cleaning
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Frequently asked questions about Heloxyl AM 40
1. What are the benefits of Heloxyl AM 40?
- Low foam formation
- High alkali stability
- Good hydrotropic performance
- Salt-free formulation
- Suitable for industrial cleaning systems
In addition, sodium 2-ethylhexyl iminodipropionate offers good compatibility with a wide range of cleaning components.
2. Why is low foam formation important?
Low foam formation is important in automatic and industrial cleaning processes because:
- Pumps can operate more efficiently
- Fewer foam-related issues occur
- Rinsing processes become more efficient
- CIP systems operate more reliably
3. What does high alkali stability mean?
High alkali stability means that Heloxyl AM 40 continues to perform well in strongly alkaline formulations with high pH values.
This is important for:
- Industrial degreasers
- Metal cleaners
- Process cleaning
- Technical maintenance systems
4. Is Heloxyl AM 40 suitable for CIP systems?
Yes. Due to the combination of:
- Low foam formation
- High alkaline stability
- Good solubility
- Compatibility with cleaning components
Heloxyl AM 40 is widely used in CIP and industrial cleaning systems.
Chempri: your partner for Heloxyl AM 40
Chempri supplies Heloxyl AM 40 from Europe with a focus on:
- Reliable deliveries
- Consistent quality
- Technical support
- Product specifications, SDS, and COA
- Flexible batch sizes
At Chempri, we specialize in the production and supply of high-quality oleochemicals and their derivatives, including Heloxyl AM 40. Our products are manufactured in our modern production facility and can be tailored to the specific needs of our customers.
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