Indorama Ventures presented the webinar “High-Performance Solvents for Household and I&I Applications”

Surpass the performance that the surfactant alone already provides to the formulation.

Formally answered in the Q&A section of the webinar.

In particular, ester-based solvents derived from 100% vegetable sources have been a trend to replace fossil-based surfactants.

Yes, solvent technologies have been challenged by terpenes. Please contact the technical team for a better explanation of the case.

Considering that blood is a representative stain in hospital fabrics, which is a protein derived dirt, the use of low polarity solvents is recommended. They interact very well with proteins, which are considerably hydrophobic.

When we explore the universe of solvents, we have several possibilities. When we talk about solvents with a more hydrophilic character (Ultrasolv line), we can present the cost-benefit differential in dosage for degreasing performance. But when we talk about hydrophobic solvents (Alkest LV1400) we can present the differential in sustainability (renewable raw materials and concentrated formulations to minimize the use of water resources).

Alkest LV 1400

Please, contact our sales team or distribution channel for details.

Formally answered in the Q&A section of the webinar.

Solvents derived from natural sources, especially those with an ester molecular structure, are readily biodegradable.

Formally answered in the Q&A section of the webinar.

Ultrasolve H 2440 is stable in acidic formulations and its performance is unaffected in different pH ranges. On the other hand, products with an ester molecular structure are not suitable for acidic formulations at pH < 4.0, due to their intrinsic hydrolysis properties.

Younger consumers are looking for more sustainable alternatives with more informative and user-friendly labeling. The concept of functional green also fits into this context, as the industry is trying to find a balance between sustainability and hygiene, without compromising product performance.

The use of the HSP tool considerably reduces the workload in laboratory tests. A more directive approach to the dirt-solvent pair minimizes trial and error.

Ultrasolve H 2300, Ultrasolve H 2440 and Alkest LV 1400

The application is well presented in the presentation. However, we recommend the use of Ultrasolve mainly in surface cleaners in the most diverse categories (multi-purpose, degreasing, heavy cleaning and glass) as an alternative to glycol solvents.

Unfortunately, the presented solvent technologies have not been evaluated in applications with bentonite or minerals.

Formally answered in the Q&A section of the webinar. 0.5% up to 95%

We recommend the use of low-polarity solvents, as they have greater synergy and interaction with the heavier dirt present in the kitchen (oils, fats, carbonized substances).

Alkest LV 1400 is a benchmark eco-friendly solvent for its biodegradability, flammability and performance parameters in concentrated formulations.