HOME CARE
Levenol, a good choice for eco-cleaning Non-ionic surfactants are widely used in the home care industry for many applications, including laundry and cleaning detergents. Within this surfactant type, Kao Chemicals Europe, a CIM Chemicals’ principal, produces Polyoxyethylene Glycerol Esters from coconut or palm kernel oil under the trade name, Levenol.
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lthough the products in the Levenol family share common properties, the differences they feature
cover the great variety of home care applications. Levenol products are 100 percent concentrated and colourless
Surfactants in the Levenol range don’t require any safety warnings or label pictograms
liquid surfactants, which are very easy to handle due to their low viscosity. They are also characterised by their low ecological and toxicological impact when compared with other nonionic surfactants.
THE LEVENOL RANGE IN FOCUS THESE NON-IONIC surfactants are 100 percent active and of vegetable origin. They are also colourless, odourless and preservative free, as well as totally harmless to skin and environmentally friendly. The
of solvents (Ethylalcohol or Glycols, etc.) from the final composition, and it improves processability. When comparing the degree of detergency at 15°C, formulations with
range includes: • Levenol C-421, an effective foam booster and thickener with high moisturising properties • Levenol F-200, the most versatile of the range,
Levenol F-200 show similar performance
with high performance in a wide spectrum of
don’t require any safety warnings or label
to market leading products. This property
applications thanks to its multifunctionality
pictograms, making them highly suitable
is highly appreciated by formulators who
• Levenol C-301, a balanced combination of
for environmentally friendly detergents.
have to develop products effective in low
RSPO Certification is also available
temperature washing, which is a trend in
The surfactants in the Levenol range
on request for these surfactants, helping customers fulfil consumers’ sustainability demands.
the detergency market. Levenol F-200 also has a high softening effect on fabrics compared to standard
hydrotropic properties and viscosity behaviour • Levenol C-201, especially suitable for products that require controlled foam and outstanding solubilising properties.
non-ionic surfactants. This is mainly due to
Softergent trend
its chemical nature (Ester and Glycerine
make Levenol F-200 a truly cost-effective
Levenol F-200 is considered the most
derivative) and makes it suitable and
surfactant for sustainable concentrated
versatile in the range and the most
recommended for liquid ‘softergent’
heavy duty liquid detergents. •
effective non-ionic surfactant for new
formulations where both detergent
generation high concentrated detergents.
and softener chemistry work together
It has outstanding hydrotropic properties,
to minimise washing time and energy
which allow for the reduction or elimination
consumption. These combined properties
CIM Chemicals – www.cim.co.za Kao Chemicals Europe – www.kaochemicals-eu.com
Choose AKYPO FOAM LM 25 anionic surfactant for ultra-mild cleansing and sulphate-free formulations! The benefits are endless: • Ultra-mild surfactant • Readily biodegradable • High concentration • Soft & creamy foam texture • Micro-bubble size • Clear formulations • Easy to thicken • Vegetable derived fatty alcohols • Excellent compatibility with all kinds of surfactants, polymers & conditioning agents
Brad: 060 583 5324 www.cim.co.za
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| SEPTEMBER 2019 | P C Review
