Heloxyl AM 70 | Potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate
What is Heloxyl AM 70?
Heloxyl AM 70 is a salt-free amphoteric surfactant based on potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate. The product is supplied in water and is known as a low-foaming hydrotrope with high alkali stability.
Due to its specific chemical structure, Heloxyl AM 70 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 70 is salt-free, it is often used in formulations where controlled conductivity, low foam formation, and stability are important.
Packaging
- IBC
- Drum
- Can
CAS
90170-42-6
INCI-name
Potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate
Application
Technical
How is potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate produced?
Heloxyl AM 70 is produced through the chemical conversion of organic raw materials into dipropionate structures, followed by neutralization to the potassium salt.
The production process generally includes:
- Selection of suitable organic raw materials
- Formation of dipropionate structures
- Neutralization to the potassium 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 70 particularly suitable for industrial and technical cleaning formulations.
How does Heloxyl AM 70 work in a formulation?
Heloxyl AM 70 functions as a low-foaming hydrotrope and supporting surfactant in alkaline cleaning systems.
Hydrotropic action
Potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate helps keep poorly soluble components stably dissolved.
The result:
- Improved solubility
- Reduced precipitation
- Stable formulations
In a concentrated alkaline cleaner, Heloxyl AM 70 helps keep active components evenly distributed.
Low foam formation
Heloxyl AM 70 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 70 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 70 maintains its performance under strongly alkaline conditions.
Compatibility with cleaning components
Heloxyl AM 70 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 70 used?
The combination of low foam formation and high alkali stability makes Heloxyl AM 70 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
- 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 70
1. What are the benefits of Heloxyl AM 70?
- Low foam formation
- High alkali stability
- Good hydrotropic performance
- Salt-free formulation
- Suitable for industrial cleaning systems
In addition, potassium 2-ethylhexyl dipropionate 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 70 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 70 suitable for CIP systems?
Yes. Due to the combination of:
- Low foam formation
- High alkaline stability
- Good solubility
- Compatibility with cleaning components
Heloxyl AM 70 is widely used in CIP and industrial cleaning systems.
Chempri: your partner for Heloxyl AM 70
Chempri supplies Heloxyl AM 70 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 70. Our products are manufactured in our modern production facility and can be tailored to the specific needs of our customers.
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