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Berol 505 & Berol 508

Nonionic surfactants for nonylphenol replacement applications

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Berol 505 and Berol 508 are biodegradable, nonionic surfactants, based
on a synthetic primary alcohol, intended for use as a wetting agent. Both
products may be used to replace less environmentally friendly surfactants.
The advantage of Berol 505 and Berol 508 compared with other ethoxylates:
Improved aquatic toxicity over NPE, or other ethoxylates
Excellent wetting
Low residual alcohol
Low odor
Readily biodegradable
Low dynamic surface tension/Low dynamic contact angle

Degreasing Performance:
Berol 505 Following is a direct comparison of the degreasing action found with
Berol 505. On a pound for pound basis, it is far superior to nonyl phenol 9
mole ethoxylate.
Formula:
Hydrotrope Witcolate D510
Sodium Metasilicae
Sodium EDTA (40%)
Nonionic
Water

4%
7%
1.5%
Balance

100
80
60
40
20
0

Nonyl
Phenol 9

Berol 505
2

Berol 508 also has superior degreasing performance when compared on a

pound for pound basis against nonyl phenol 9 mole, this data follows:
Formula:
Nonionic
Hydrotrope
Phospholan TS 211
Sodium Metasilicate
Sodium EDTA (40%)

1.5%
~2%
4%
7%

100
80
60
40
20
0
Nonyl
Phenol 9

Berol 508

Ecological Information:

Toxicological data: LD50 oral Rat, mg/kg

Ecotoxicological data:
LC 50 96 hours fish, mg/l
EC 50 72 hours algae, mg/l
EC50 48 hours Daphnia mg/l
Biodegradation:
28 days, Closed Bottle Test (OECD 301D)
Biodegradation Status

Berol 505

Berol 508

> 2,000

200 - 2000

10 - 100
10 100
10 - 100

>10 - 100
>10 - 100
>10 - 100

> 60%
Readily

>60%
Readily

Typical Data & Properties:

Chemical/Physical data

Active content
Appearance, 20C
Clear point
Density, 20C g/cc
Flash point
Pour point C
Viscosity, 20C

Berol 505

Berol 508

100%
clear liquid
0C
0.968
>100C
-9
30 cP

100%
clear to cloudy liquid
21C
1.021
>100C
12
70 cP

Specifications

Cloud PointC:
Color:
pH (1% in water):
water content:

Berol 505

Berol 508

47-53A
200 Hazen max
58
<1%

60 -68B
100 Hazen max
5 -8
<1%

A = 5 grams in 25 ml of 25%butyldiglycol in water solution

B = 1% in water
Surface active characteristics
Foam height according to
Ross-Miles, 50C, 0.05%
Initial
5 Minute
Griffin HLB Value
Du Nouy Surface Tension
@ 25C, 0.1% mN/m
Draves Wetting
@ 25C, 0.1% seconds

Berol 505

Berol 508

5 mm
0 mm

135 mm
20 mm

11.6
27
3

14
29
11

Solubility (5% Surfactant Level)

2-propanol
Ethanol
Low aromatic solvent
Propylene glycol
Water
White spirit

Berol 505
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
Dispersible
Soluble

Berol 508
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
Dispersible

Technical Data
Berol 505 and Berol 508 are excellent wetting agents and emulsifiers in various
products.
Berol 505 and Berol 508 are suitable for use in products such as emulsions
either water or oil based.
Berol 505 and Berol 508 are suitable for use in water based cleaners, for hard
surfaces e.g. vehicle cleaning, RTU cleaners, heavy duty cleaners.

Handling
Berol 505 and Berol 508 should always be homogenized before use, unless
entire amount is used.

Berol 505 & Berol 508

Nonionic surfactants for nonylphenol replacement applications

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Publication: SC-08-22