TERGITOL™

High-performance, nonionic surfactants for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying. 

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TERGITOL™ Surfactants from Dow are a diverse range of non-ionic surfactants renowned for their low-foaming properties, exceptional solvency, and chemical stability, ensuring reliable formulation performance across various applications. These surfactants excel in machine dishwashing and rinse aids, metal cleaning processes, and water treatment systems.

Additionally, TERGITOL™ Surfactants are highly effective in hard surface cleaning formulations and a wide variety of other applications where superior wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing capabilities are required. They offer formulators the flexibility to create high-performance products tailored to meet specific industry demands while addressing environmental concerns.

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    TERGITOL™ R Series: Nonylphenol ethoxylates used as wetting agents, emulsifiers, and dispersants in various industries.

    TERGITOL™ L Series: Linear alcohol ethoxylates with excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties for cleaners and personal care.

    TERGITOL™ P Series: Polyethylene glycol ethers with good wetting, dispersing, and low-foaming properties for metal cleaning and coatings.

    Advancion's high-purity ULTRA PC™-grade amino alcohols are designed to deliver robust multifunctional performance and broad formulating latitude across a wide range of beauty and personal care applications. With efficient neutralization and buffering properties, as well as superior compatibility with a broad spectrum of other well-known formulating ingredients, ULTRA PC-grade amino alcohols aid in the formulation of beauty and personal care products with improved performance, enhanced stability, and exceptional aesthetic properties.

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    TERGITOL™ L Series

    High-performance, nonionic surfactants for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying. TERGITOL™ Surfactants deliver low foam, excellent solvency, chemical stability and reliable formulation performance in machine dishwashing/rinse aids,metal cleaning, water treatment, hard surface cleaning, and variety of other applications.

    It is a nonionic surfactant, efficient foam control agent because of its low foam characteristics, inverse water solubility, high thermal and chemical stability, with good steric stabilization. It is used in foam control processes such as fermentation of monosodium glutamate, lactic and citric acids; food processing; food washing; water treatment; and metal working products. Low surface tension makes it a particularly efficient rinse aid and low foam wetting agent in auto dish detergents, industrial and institutional cleaning, and in cleaning-place (CIP) applications such as food, dairy, and brewery cleaning. It can be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations.

    UsesBenefitsSimilar Chemistry
    • Cleaning
    • Painting and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Thermal and chemical stability
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control
    • EU Ecolabel

    • PLURONIC ® L 61
    • SYNPERONIC ™ PE L 61
    • ULTRARIC PE 61

    It provides both foam control and detergency. It is anonionic surfactant, efficient foam control agent because of its low foam characteristics and inverse water solubility. It is used in foam control processes such as fermentation, food processing, food washing, water treatment, and metal working products. Other applications include rinse aids, autodish detergents, industrial and institutional cleaning, and paints and coatings. This provides high thermal and chemical stability with good detergency. It can be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations.

    ApplicationBenefitsSimilar Chemistry
    • Cleaning
    • Painting and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Thermal and chemical stability
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control

    • PLURONIC ® L 62
    • SYNPERONIC ™ PE L 62
    • ULTRARIC PE 62

    TERGITOL™ L-64 Surfactant

    Nonionic surfactant that has good wetting ability, a high degree of detergency, and low foam characteristics. It is readily miscible in water and can be used in combination with other surfactants in a wide range of aqueous formulations. It is an exceptional high temperature foam control agent due to its inverse water solubility and low foam characteristics. It is used in such processes as fermentation, food processing, adhesives, paper processing, and metal working products. It is also used as a rinse aid, an emulsifier in latex paints, adhesives, and a component of sanitizing solutions. It provides high thermal and chemical stability with good detergency and rinseability​. It can also be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations.

    ApplicationsBenefitsSimilar Chemistry
    • Cleaning
    • Painting and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications
    • Metalworking fluids
    • Adhesives
    • Paper processing

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Thermal and chemical stability
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control
    • High-temperature foam control
    • Good detergency
    • Good rinse-ability

    • PLURONIC ® L 64
    • SYNPERONIC ™ PE L 64
    • ULTRARIC PE 64

    It is a viscous liquid at room temperature. Low foam characteristics and inverse water solubility make it an excellent foam control agent. It is used in fermentation of lactic and citric acids and some alcohols, food processing, and metal working products, including degreasing chemicals and cutting oils. It can be used as a chemical intermediate. Other applications include rinse aids and other industrial and institutional cleaning applications.

    ApplicationsBenefitsSimilar Chemistry
    • Cleaning
    • Painting and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Thermal and chemical stability
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control

    • PLURONIC ® L 81
    • ULTRARIC PE 81

    TERGITOL™ L-101 Surfactant

    Nonionic surfactant for use in paints and coatings, fermentation processes, and bottle washing; provides high thermal and chemical stability, and low-temperature foam control​. It can be used in oilfield drilling and production formulations.

    ApplicationsBenefitsSimilar Chemistry
    • Cleaning
    • Painting and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Thermal and chemical stability
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control

    • PLURONIC ® L 101
    • SYNPERONIC ™ PE L 101
    • ULTRARIC PE 101

    TERGITOL™ P Series

    TERGITOL ™ P Series Surfactants are particularly effective where defoaming and wetting properties are required. This nonionic surfactant offers features performance across a wide variety of industrial and institutional applications.

    TERGITOL™ P-104

    Applications:

    • Cleaning
    • Paint and coatings
    • Fermentation
    • Pulp and paper
    • Other industrial applications

    Benefits:

    • Flexible properties for defoaming, wetting and emulsifying
    • A range of solubility levels which provide excellent solvency
    • Low foam characteristics
    • Environmentally friendly biodegradable surfactants
    • Meets the European Surfactants Detergent Regulation requirements
    • Provides excellent foam control

    TERGITOL™ P-105

    Applications:

    • Agrochemicals
    • Paints and coatings dispersions
    • Iodophors
    • Emulsion polymerization
    • Fiber lubricants

    Benefits:

    • Excellent steric and freeze/thaw stabilizer
    • Effective pigment and carbon black dispersant
    • Excellent for aromatic, chlorinated and other difficult-to-emulsify compounds
    • Good solubility in the presence of salts or electrolytes
    • Provides lubricity
    TERGITOL™ R Series

    The TERGITOL ™ R series surfactants are a readily biodegradable ethylene oxide / propylene oxide copolymer that delivers low foam, excellent solvency, chemical stability and reliable formulation performance in a variety of processes such as cleaning, paper processing, water treatment, and metal working fluids. It is readily miscible in water and can be used in combination with other surfactants in a wide range of aqueous formulations.

    TERGITOL™ 17R2

    Applications:

    • Foam control
    • Cleaning
    • Ware washing
    • Clean-in-place
    • Pulp and paper
    • Water treatment
    • Metal working fluids
    • Crop protection
    • Chemical processing
    • Oil & Gas

    Benefits:

    • Defoamer
    • Dispersant
    • Lubricant
    • Readily biodegradable

    TERGITOL™ 17R4

    Applications:

    • Foam control
    • Cleaning
    • Warewashing
    • Clean in place
    • Pulp and paper
    • Water treatment
    • Metal working fluids
    • Crop protection
    • Chemical processing
    • Oil & Gas

    TERGITOL™ 17R4

    • Foam control
    • Cleaning
    • Warewashing
    • Clean in place
    • Pulp and paper
    • Water treatment
    • Metal working fluids
    • Crop protection
    • Chemical processing
    • Oil & Gas

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    TERGITOL™ L Series
    TERGITOL™ Surfactants deliver low foam, excellent solvency, chemical stability and reliable formulation performance in machine dishwashing/rinse aids, metal cleaning, water treatment, hard surface cleaning, and variety of other applications.
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    TERGITOL™ P Series
    TERGITOL ™ P Series Surfactants are particularly effective where defoaming and wetting properties are required.
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    TERGITOL™ R Series
    The TERGITOL ™ R series surfactants are a readily biodegradable ethylene oxide / propylene oxide copolymer that delivers low foam, excellent solvency, chemical stability and reliable formulation performance in a variety of processes such as cleaning, paper processing, water treatment, and metal working fluids.
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    TERGITOL™ L Series

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    TERGITOL L 61 AOF, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L 61 AOF, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL L-61 AOF, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 460.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-61 AOF, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,299.86 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-64 , Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-64 , Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL L-64, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 441.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-64, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-64, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,275.17 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-64, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC
    TERGITOL L-64 , Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,085.58 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-64 , Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC
    TERGITOL L-101, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 450.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-101, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-101, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW -- Drum 449.99 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-101, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL L 61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum ImDerma Laboratories Technical Drum 450.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L 61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 464.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW -- Drum 450.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-61, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-61 , Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,534.88 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 450.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 440.99 lbs --
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    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL L-62, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,085.58 lbs --
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    TERGITOL™ P Series

    Product Name Supplier Grade Package Type Weight Billing Price Price (Package)
    TERGITOL P-105, Technical Grade, Solid, Drum -- Technical Drum 447.01 lbs --
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    TERGITOL P-105, Technical Grade, Solid, Drum

    TERGITOL™ R Series

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    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum ImDerma Laboratories Technical Drum 473.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 473.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,200.02 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC
    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum ImDerma Laboratories Technical Drum 465.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 465.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,200.02 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 17R4, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC
    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk DOW Technical Bulk 0.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk
    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum ImDerma Laboratories Technical Drum 473.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum DOW Technical Drum 460.00 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC DOW Technical IBC 2,383.86 lbs --
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    TERGITOL 25R2, Technical Grade, Liquid, IBC

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