Technical Information Dehydol® LT 6

January 2014

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® = Registered trademark of BASF Nonionic surfactants for detergent and cleaner industry
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Chemical character The Dehydol® LT types are nonionic surfactants. They are alkyl polyethylene glycol
ethers made from a C12-C18-alcohol and ethylene oxide.

They conform to the following formula:

RO(CH2CH2O)xH

R = C12-C18 Alkyl
Dehydol® LT 6: x = 6

The numeric code in the product name indicates in general the degree of ethoxilation.

PRD-No.* 30528539

* BASF’s commercial product numbers.

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Properties Dehydol® LT 6 is a cloudy liquid at room temperature and tends to form sediment.
Dehydol® LT 6 becomes clear liquid at 40 °C.

Dehydol® Unit LT 6
Physical form (23 °C) Liquid
Degree of ethoxilation approx.   6
Concentration % approx. 100
Cloud points (EN 1890)*
Method A °C approx. 35
Method B °C approx. 26
Method D °C approx. 76
Method E °C approx. 75
Average Molar mass g/mol approx. 460
(from OH number)
pH value (EN 1262, solution A)** approx.   7
Density (DIN 51757, 23 °C) g/cm3 approx.   0.97
Dropping point (DIN 51801) °C approx. 25
Congealing point (ISO 2207) °C approx. 10
Viscosity mPa·s approx. 180
(EN 12092, 23 °C, Brookfield, 60 rpm)
Hydroxyl number (DIN 53240) mg KOH/g approx. 121
HLB value approx. 11.5
Flash point (ISO 2592) °C approx. 195
Wetting (EN 1772, distilled water, 23 °C,
2 g Soda ash/l)
0.5 g/l s approx. 75
1.0 g/l s approx. 45
2.0 g/l s approx. 20
Foam volume cm 3
approx. 180
(EN 12728, 40 °C, 2 g/l water at a hard-
ness of 1.8 mmol Ca-ions/l, after 30 s)
Surface tension mN/m approx. 28
(EN 14370, 1 g/l in distilled water, 23 °C)***

* Cloud point EN 1890:

Method A: 1 g of surfactant + 100 g of dist. Water
Method B: 1 g of surfactant + 100 g of NaCl solution (c = 50 g/l)
Method C: 1 g of surfactant + 100 g of NaCl solution (c = 100 g/l)
Method D: 5 g of surfactant + 45 g of butyldiglycol solution (c = 250 g/l)
Method E: 5 g of surfactant + 25 g of butyldiglycol solution (c = 250 g/l)

** The pH of the Dehydol® LT types can decrease during storage, but this does
not have any effect on their performance.
*** Applying Harkins-Jordan correction.

The above information is correct at the time of going to press. It does not necessarily
form part of the product specification. A detailed product specification is available
from your local BASF representative.
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Solubility Details on the solubility of Dehydol® LT 6 in various solvents are given in the table
below.

Solubility of the Dehydol® LT 6 (10% at 23 °C)

Dehydol® LT 6
Distilled water +
Potable water (2.7 mmol Ca -Ions/l)
2+
+
Caustic soda (5%) –
Hydrochloric acid (5%) +
Salt solution (5%) +
Solvent naphtha ±
Ethanol, Isopropanol +
Aromatic hydrocarbons +

+= clear solution
±= sparingly soluble (insoluble sediment)
–= insoluble (phase separation)
= forms an opaque soluble, homogeneous emulsion

Viscosity The relationship between viscosity and temperature is always an important point
to consider when Dehydol® LT 6 is stored or shipped. This is shown in the following
table (mPa·s, Brookfield LVT):

Viscosity at °C Dehydol® LT 6
0 Solid
10 >105
20 250
23 180
30 80
40 30
50 <20
60 <20

We would recommend the preparation of 10 – 25% stock solutions of Dehydol®

LT 6 if it is to be used in the form of very dilute solutions, or if it is to be added to
other solutions. This makes it very much easier to dilute it later on.

Dehydol® LT 6 can form fairly stiff gels at certain concentrations when water is
added. The figures below were measured using a Brookfield-Viscosimeter at 23 °C
and 60 rpm.
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The viscosity of Dehydol® LT 6 at 23 °C as a function of concentration in

water (all values in mPa·s)

Water content in % Dehydol® LT 6

0   180
10   120
20 >105
30 >105
40 40000
50 >105
60 5000
70 2200
80 1500
90   200

The numbers reported have to be regarded as maximum values; the values

measured immediately after mixing will be lower than the numbers reported.

Storage a) Dehydol® LT 6 should be stored indoors in a dry place. Storage rooms must
not be overheated (see flash point).
b) Dehydol® LT 6 is hygroscopic due to its good solubility in water, with the result
that it may absorb moisture very quickly. Drums must be resealed each time they
are opened.
c) The storage temperature should not be allowed to fall substantially below 20 °C.
The congealing point of Dehydol® LT 6 also need to be taken into account.
d) Dehydol® LT 6 is a cloudy liquid and tends to form sediment, it becomes a
clear liquid at 40 °C.
e) Liquid that has solidified or that shows signs of sedimentation should be heated
50 – 70 °C and homogenized before it is processed. Please mix sufficiently
prior to use.
f)  Drums that have solidified or that have begun to precipitate should be reconstituted
by gentle heating, preferably in a heating cabinet. The temperature must not be
allowed to exceed 70 °C. Please mix sufficiently prior to use. This also applies if
drums are heated by external electrical elements. Internal electrical elements should
not be used because of the localized anomalies in temperature that they cause.
g) Dehydol® LT 6 must be blanketed with nitrogen if they are stored in heated tanks
(at 50 – 60 °C) to prevent it from coming into contact with air. Constant, gentle
stirring helps to prevent it being discolored as a result of prolonged contact with
electrical elements or external heating coils.

Materials The following materials can be used for tanks and drums:
a) AISI 321 stainless steel (X6CrNiTi1810)
b) AISI 316 Ti stainless steel (X6CrNiMoTi17122)

Shelf life Provided it is are stored properly and drums are kept tightly sealed,
Dehydol® LT 6 has a shelf life of at least 24 months in its original packaging.
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Safety We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Dehydol® LT 6 for the
purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance with current
practices.

According to the experience that we have gained over many years and other
information at our disposal, Dehydol® LT 6 does not exert harmful effects on health,
provided it is used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary
for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data
Sheets are observed.

Please refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet for detailed information on product safety.

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