Colacarb TDC
Colacarb TDC
Colacarb TDC
C O L A C A R B TD C
INCI Name: Trideceth-7 Carboxylic acid
CAS#: 56388-96-6
DESCRIPTION
Cola®Carb TDC is a mild anionic surfactant with good hard water tolerance. It thus improves
the storage stability of amphoteric formulations, and can be used in combination with all
ionic classes of surfactants. Cola®Carb TDC has applications in personal care and industrial
formulations.
APPLICATIONS
BENEFITS
• Will improve the performance of new and used cleaner baths as well as extend the
bath life.
• Especially effective in baths containing alkalis and properties.
• Possesses a very strong wetting action over a broad pH and temperature range.
• Provides a dense foam cover, which holds back corrosive spray and vapors.
• Compatible with anionics.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear Amber Liquid
Color, Gardner ’98 3 Max.
Acid Number 45.0 – 52.0
% Solids 90.0 – 92.0
pH (1% DI water) 3.0 – 4.0
Solubility (1% DI water) Cloudy, translucent dispersion
Sulfuric Acid: 1.0 % Max.
NaCl: 1.0 % Max.
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Colonial Chemical, Inc. * 225 Colonial Drive * South Pittsburg, TN 37380 * Phone 423/837-8800 Fax 423/837-3888
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STRUCTURE
O OH
R O
6
O
R = Tridecyl
PROPERTIES
Ross-Miles Foam Height (1% active), mm
Immed. 160
1 minute 140
5 minutes 135
Cola®Carb TDC shows a typical viscosity-building response to salt when formulated with a sulfate
and betaine in a shampoo blend.
2000
1800
1600
1400
Viscosity (cps)
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
%NaCl
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Colonial Chemical, Inc. * 225 Colonial Drive * South Pittsburg, TN 37380 * Phone 423/837-8800 Fax 423/837-3888
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FORMULATION
Shampoo Blend
Wt.%
Water 69.35
EDTA 0.10
Kathon 0.05
Suga®Nate 160 6.00
Cola®Carb TDC 6.00
Cola®Teric LMB 4.50
Glucamate DOE-120 3.00
Citric Acid(50%) as needed
Revised 06/20/2008
WARRANTY
Colonial Chemical guarantees that its products meet published specifications. No other warranties or
guarantees are expressed or implied because the use of this material is beyond the control of Colonial
Chemical.
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Colonial Chemical, Inc. * 225 Colonial Drive * South Pittsburg, TN 37380 * Phone 423/837-8800 Fax 423/837-3888