ROKAnol® GA3 is a nonionic surfactant that belongs to the group of ethoxylated fatty alcohols. The product co-creates a group of surfactants based on C10 Guerbet alcohol. It has the form of a liquid with a tendency to separation, colours at a maximum 50 in the Hazen scale determined at 40°C.
ROKAnol® GA3 is insoluble in water and forms cloudy solutions. It dissolves in organic solvents such as methanol or acetone. The commercial product contains more than 99% of the active substance and solidifies at a temperature of about 0°C. The cloud point of the product is determined at 16.7% ROKAnol® GA3 solution in 25% BDG solution and it is relatively low (30÷33°C). The product has a low HLB value in comparison to other ROKAnol® GA series. It can be part of mixtures with ionic, anionic and cationic surfactants.
ROKAnol® GA3 is distinguished by its lack of foam generating capacity. In addition, it has very good detergent, emulsifying, and dispersing properties. ROKAnol® GA3 is perfect as a co-surfactant in all types of cleaning formulations, especially in products intended for industrial and institutional applications. In combination with ROKAnol® GA6 and ROKAnol® GA8, it shows synergy in the cleaning action. Examples of such applications are de-greasing agents for sheet metal and metal components, floor cleaning products and professional products for catering and hospitality business.
ROKAnol® GA3 in cleaning formulations is usually used in the presence of a hydrotrope or solvent (e.g., BDG), which improves its stability in the formulation. ROKAnol® GA3 has excellent degreasing properties. It can be successfully used as a degreasing agent for metal surfaces. In dynamic tests imitating the effect of a degreasing bath, it proved to be the most effective of the whole ROKAnol® GA series. In addition, the use of emulsifying hydrocarbons, such as mineral turpentine or kerosene, is carried out in solvent-based cleaning agents. In industry it is used for cleaning engines, machine parts, cisterns, etc.
ROKAnol® GA3 is a biodegradable product in the natural environment and fulfils the criteria of the directive on detergents.
PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.
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