ESTISURF®

Q: How can I search for the right ESTISURF for my application?

The HLB value of the nonionic ESTISURF surfactants may be a selection criterion: products with low HLB values (<= 8) are generally soluble in oily base fluids or they act as solubilizers for surfactants with higher HLB values. Surfactants with HLB values in the range 9-11 are base emulsifiers and degreasing surfactants, and they form the base of many cleaning formulations and emulsifier systems. Surfactants with HLB 12 or higher are excellent wetting agents, and they are good dispersants for particle dirt.

Q: How can ESTISURF optimized emulsifier packages help me in my product development?

Creating a powerful emulsifier system for an oily base fluid is not only a question of finding the right emulsifier, but the emulsifier must be soluble in the base fluid at varying temperatures. ESTISURF emulsifier packages are easy to mix with the base fluid, the emulsions are low-viscous, and the ESTISURF/base fluid mix is stable in a wide temperature range. Using optimized ESTISURF emulsifier packages saves you for a lot of development hours in the laboratory, and you achieve stable systems and less customer claims.

Q: What is an ESTISURF microemulsion package and how can I use it?

An ESTISURF microemulsion package is an optimized combination of ESTISOL non-VOC bio-based solvents, surfactants and coupling agents. It is applied in a simple mix with water & sequestering agent; it may be mixed with a simple stirrer, and the resulting product is a transparent & stable microemulsion. It saves the formulator many days of work in the laboratory, and you can go to market with efficient and low-CLP degreasers in record time.

ESTISURF® unleash the power of innovative surfactants!

Unlock a world of formulation possibilities with the ESTISURF® product range, spanning over three decades of pioneering product development, commercial production, and unique application technology.

Our ESTISURF® surfactants, akin to our renowned ESTISOL® solvents, are your gateway to formulation success. They offer an array of single-component surfactants and surfactant packages enriched with multifunctional properties.

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The ESTISURF® product range comprises the following chemistries:

Nonionic cleaning surfactants - Anionic cleaning surfactants - Amphoteric cleaning surfactants - Anionic hydrotropes - Nonionic hydrotropes - Amphoteric hydrotropes - Optimzed cleaning surfactant packages - Emulsifiers - Optimized emulsifier packages

ESTISURF - industrial cleaners with excellent prowess

The ESTISURF® product series empowers formulators by providing the flexibility to craft formulations from the ground up using individual base components or to fast development with optimized surfactant combinations.

Time-to-market is no longer a barrier when you have ESTISURF® by your side.

Experience the ESTISURF® difference as you create industrial cleaners with excellent technical prowess while ensuring the high standards of health and safety.

We prioritize your success and offer comprehensive application support tailored to your needs, just a request away.

ESTISURF® products find their place in a diverse array of applications:

- - Water-free cleaner concentrates for fast-splitting emulsification during water-washing.
  - Microemulsions based on ESTISOL® vegetable solvents or de-aromatized hydrocarbons.
  - Cleaners across the pH spectrum: acidic, pH neutral, or alkaline.
  - Low-foam cleaners.
  - Hydrotropes, enhancing the stability of aqueous formulations.
  - Emulsifiers for solvents, oils & waxes.
  - Wetting agents & drying agents in automotive cleaning.

ESTISURF® ester solvents for low foam projects

With ESTISURF®, your formulations are not just products; they're a testament to innovation, reliability, and excellence. Make the smart choice and elevate your formulations to new heights with ESTISURF® - Your success is our commitment!

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►Hydrotropes

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Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF M10	Anionic/Nonionic	Very low foaming hydrotrope for use in pH neutral and alkaline products, very high efficiency at low addition level		Bio-based Hydrotrope Low-foam
ESTISURF A100-40	Amphoteric	Non-foaming hydrotrope and viscosity reducer, excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Hydrotrope Low-foam
ESTISURF A100-60	Amphoteric	Non-foaming hydrotrope and viscosity reducer, excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Hydrotrope Low-foam
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

►Nonionic Emulsifiers

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Product	Product Type	HLB Value	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF 430	Nonionic	4.7	Label-free coupling agent for surfactants in hydrocarbons and ester solvents		Emulsification of oils and solvents Coupling agent in non-aqueous fluids
ESTISURF 480		7.4	Label-free emulsifier for mineral oils, hydrocarbons and esters		Emulsification of oils and solvents All-round emulsifier
ESTISURF 600		10.2	Label-free base emulsifier for mineral oils and esters		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 950		8.6	Label-free emulsifier for hydrocarbon solvents and esters at 1-5% addition		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 965		10.0	Label-free emulsifier for hydrocarbon solvents and esters at 1-5% addition		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 970		11.0	Label-free emulsifier for hydrocarbon solvents, asphalt, bitumen and esters at 1-5% addition		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF CO 40		13.6	Label-free emulsifier and dispersant for oils, solids and waxes		Emulsification of oils and solvents Dispersant for solids, pigments and abrasives
ESTISURF RE100		7.5	Emulsifier based on fatty-acid esters for use in metal working lubricants, mould release agents and other formulations based on vegetable oils		Emulsification of oils and solvents Emulsification of vegable oils & esters All-round emulsifier
ESTISURF M27		9.6	Label-free emulsifier package for hydrocarbon solvents and esters at 1-5% addition		Emulsification of oils and solvents All-round emulsifier
ESTISURF M28		7.0	Emulsifier with corrosion inhibitor for steel and yellow metal passivator,used at 1-5% addition in ester-based cleaners		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF M29		10.1	Emulsifier for dearomatised hydrocarbon solvents (D-type hydrocarbons) at 1-5% addition		Emulsification of solvents Excellent stability in D-type hydrocarbons at high and low temperature
ESTISURF CF20		-	Emulsifier based on modified fatty acids MEA amides and applied as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in water-miscible metal working fluids, cleaning agents and other formulated products.		Emulsification of oils and solvents Corrosion protection
Bio-based Content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

►Optimized surfactant packages

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Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF LF 181	Nonionic/amphoteric	Low-foam surfactant package for use in acidic, neutral and alkaline cleaners		Excellent solubility in very high-alkaline formulations Oil dissolving and cleaning Particle dispersion and cleaning
ESTISURF M35	Nonionic/amphoteric	All-round surfactant package for use in acidic, neutral and alkaline cleaners		Oil dissolving and cleaning Particle dispersion and cleaning
ESTISURF M40	Nonionic	All-round surfactant package for use in acidic, neutral and alkaline cleaners, purely non-ionic for low reactivity with other formulation components		Oil dissolving and cleaning Particle dispersion and cleaning
ESTISURF M41	Nonionic/anionic	Surfactant package for use in acidic cleaners, excellent degreasing and surface wetting properties at low pH values		Oil dissolving and cleaning Particle dispersion and cleaning Corrosion protection
ESTISURF M43-E	Nonionic	All-round surfactant package for use in acidic, neutral and alkaline cleaners, purely nonionic for low reactivity with other formulation components. Suitable for Eco-Label cleaners		Oil dissolving and cleaning Particle dispersion and cleaning
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

►Microemulsion packages

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Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF M39	Nonionic/anionic	Emulsifier package for formulation of microemulsions based on hydrocarbon solvents, excellent cleaning power on heavy oils, asphalt, waxes and the like		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents Bitumen removal
ESTISURF MF20 MB	Nonionic/amphoteric	Microemulsion package for heavy-duty degreasing and cleaning especially for bitumen removal under Nordic winter automotive cleaning		Oil dissolving and cleaning Industrial & DIY applications Bitumen removal
ESTISURF MF21-WW	Nonionic	Microemulsion package for heavy-duty degreasing and cleaning especially for removal of burned oils, rubber tire marks, and hydrocarbon resins such as handball resin		Excellent hydrocarbon residue cleaning Extremely good wetting & penetration Compatible with alkaline builders
ESTISURF MF37-E MB	Nonionic	High-performance microemulsion package for heavy-duty degreasing and cleaning, matches solvent cleaning performance at 20-30% in water.		Oil dissolving and cleaning Industrial & DIY applications Bitumen removal
ESTISURF MF2-EC1 MB	Nonionic/amphoteric	Micro emulsion package for heavy-duty degreasing and cleaning, the surfactants fulfill the requirements for EU Eco Label		Oil dissolving and cleaning Industrial & DIY applications
ESTISURF AL-PLUS MB	Nonionic/anionic	Microemulsion package for heavy-duty vehicle cleaning and industrial cleaning, pH can be adjusted up to 12 with KOH to increase cleaning properties		Oil dissolving and cleaning Industrial & DIY applications
ESTISURF CM01 MB	Nonionic/anionic	Microemulsion package for heavy duty cleaning with bitumen removal properties		Oil dissolving and cleaning Industrial & DIY applications Bitumen removal
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio

►Quick-separating surfactants

Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF CC01	Nonionic	Self-separating emulsifier for hydrocarbon cold cleaners at 3% addition		Emulsification of solvents in hydrocarbon-based cold cleaners
ESTISURF CC02	Nonionic/ anionic	Self-separating emulsifier for hydrocarbon cold cleaners at 3% addition with increased cleaning and wetting properties		Emulsification of solvents in hydrocarbon-based cold cleaners
ESTISURF CC03	Nonionic	Self-separating emulsifier for hydrocarbon & ester-based cold cleaners at 3% addition with increased cleaning and wetting properties for use in Eco-label products		Emulsification of solvents in hydrocarbon & ester-based cold cleaners
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

►Emulsifiers for off-set ink cleaners

Product	Type	Corrosion Protection		Emulsion Stability	Description	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
Product	Type	Fe	Cu / Ni	Emulsion Stability	Description	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF A1	Nonionic	-	-	Stable	Emulsifier for white spirit		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF A2	Nonionic	-	-	Stable	Emulsifier for D-type hydrocarbon solvent		Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF A5	Nonionic/ anionic	+	+	Separates	Emulsifier/ Corrosion inhibitor		Emulsification of oils and solvents Corrosion protection
ESTISURF A7	Nonionic	+	+	Separates	Emulsifier/Corrosion inhibitor – for application in FOGRA approved cleaners		Emulsification of oils and solvents Corrosion protection
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio

►APG Surfactant

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Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF GS40	Nonionic (APG)	Low foaming surfactant and hydrotrope, excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Hydrotrope Low-foam Viscosity reducer
ESTISURF GS50		Low-foaming surfactant with good hydrotrope properties, excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Hydrotrope Low-foam
ESTISURF GS60		High-foaming surfactant with good cleaning and hydrotrope properties excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Particle dispersion and cleaning Hydrotrope High-foam
ESTISURF GS70		High-foaming surfactant with good cleaning and hydrotrope properties, excellent solubility in acidic and alkaline products		Particle dispersion and cleaning Hydrotrope Stable High-foam
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio

►Anionic wetting agents

Product	Product Type	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF LH MB	Anionic	Anionic surfactant in cleaning products for household applications Base surfactant in windscreen cleaners Can be used in Eco-label products		Particle dispersion and cleaning Medium-foam Low-foam in windscreen cleaners
ESTISURF M24	Anionic	Wetting agent and emulsifier in industrial cleaners Cleaning booster in wind screen cleaners		Particle dispersion and cleaning High-foam
Bio-based content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

►Nonionic base & specialty surfactants

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Product	Product Type	HLB Value	Recommendations	Bio-based Carbon*	Properties
ESTISURF 200	Nonionic Ethoxylate	10.5	Degreasers, Oil removal		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 264 Narrow Range		11.5	Low-foam degreaser		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents Low-foam Low freezing point
ESTISURF 285 W		12.5	Degreasers, Particle removal		Particle dispersion and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents High-foam
ESTISURF 1005		11.5	Degreasers, Oil removal		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 1008 W		13	Degreasers, Particle removal		Particle dispersion and cleaning High-foam Surface wetting
ESTISURF 1303		9	Degreasers, oil removal, increased emulsifying power		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 1305		10.5	Degreasers, oil removal, increased emulsifying power		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents
ESTISURF 1307		11.5	Degreasers, particle removal, increased emulsifying power		Particle dispersion and cleaning High-foam
ESTISURF 1308 W		13	Degreasers, particle removal, increased emulsifying power		Particle dispersion and cleaning High-foam Surface wetting
ESTISURF 1310 W		13.5	Wetting agent, particle removal		Particle dispersion and cleaning High-foam Surface wetting
ESTISURF 9114 Narrow Range		10.5	Low to medium-foam degreasers		Oil dissolving and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents Medium foam Low freezing point
ESTISURF LF 139	Nonionic Alkoxylate	11.4	Low-foam degreaser		Oil dissolving and cleaning Low-foam
ESTISURF LF 263	Nonionic Alkoxylate	7.9	Non-aqueous cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, aerosol products, metal working lubricants		Oil dissolving Wetting in non-aqueous products No foam
ESTISURF BA 1206	Nonionic Alkoxylate	12.3	Degreasers, oil removal, increased emulsifying power		Particle dispersion and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents including silicone oils
ESTISURF BA 1209	Nonionic Alkoxylate	13.8	Degreasers, polishes, silicone emulsions, increased emulsifying power		Particle dispersion and cleaning Emulsification of oils and solvents including silicone oils Surface wetting
ESTISURF LF 200	Nonionic Alkoxylate (APG)	14	Low-foam degreaser		Oil dissolving and cleaning Low-foam Soluble at very low + very high pH-values
ESTISURF 1618/3	Nonionic alkoxylate	9	Liquid emulsifier		Emulsification of oils & waxes Low foam
ESTISURF 1618/7	Nonionic alkoxylate	11	Liquid emulsifier		Emulsification of oils & waxes Low foam
Bio-based Content in %	►NO DOT= X ≤ 5 - Synthetic-based ► =50 ≥ X > 5 - Partly bio-based ► = 95 > X >50 - Predominantly bio-based ►= X ≥ 95 - Bio-based

FAQ about ESTISURF®

The ESTISURF product range consist of nonionic surfactants, anionics, and amphoterics. Along with the single surfactants, you will find optimized surfactant packages for emulsifying various oil phases, for use in hard-surface cleaners, in products for the graphic arts industry, and for production of microemulsion degreasers containing ESTISOL non-VOC solvents.

Many ESTISURF products have no CLP label, they are well-suited for eco-label products, and you can select between bio-based products or synthetic materials

The HLB value of the nonionic ESTISURF® surfactants may be a selection criterion: products with low HLB values (<= 8) are generally soluble in oily base fluids or they act as solubilizers for surfactants with higher HLB values. Surfactants with HLB values in the range 9-11 are base emulsifiers and degreasing surfactants, and they form the base of many cleaning formulations and emulsifier systems.

Surfactants with HLB 12 or higher are excellent wetting agents, and they are good dispersants for particle dirt.

Creating a powerful emulsifier system for an oily base fluid is not only a question of finding the right emulsifier, but the emulsifier must be soluble in the base fluid at varying temperatures.

ESTISURF® emulsifier packages are easy to mix with the base fluid, the emulsions are low-viscous, and the ESTISURF®/base fluid mix is stable in a wide temperature range. Using optimized ESTISURF® emulsifier packages saves you for a lot of development hours in the laboratory, and you achieve stable systems and less customer claims.

An ESTISURF® microemulsion package is an optimized combination of ESTISOL® non-VOC bio-based solvents, surfactants and coupling agents. It is applied in a simple mix with water & sequestering agent; it may be mixed with a simple stirrer, and the resulting product is a transparent & stable microemulsion.

It saves the formulator many days of work in the laboratory, and you can go to market with efficient and low-CLP degreasers in record time.

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Esti Chem has been active for more than 30 years in the field of solvent substitution, specialty surfactants, microemulsions, and silicone oil-free defoamers.

We have technical laboratories in Denmark & Germany offering their assistance in the development process.

Esti Chem has accumulated a lot of formulation knowhow in the form of guideline formulations to assist you in the R&D process.

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Esti Chems team-based organization is engaged and can react quickly to customer needs.

Our company’s quality systems are certified according to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, we are RSPO certified, and we score high on Ecovadis sustainability rating.

Esti Chem has long-term experience in customer-specific projects: We turn your needs into products!

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