Ivanhoe operates hot oil esterification reactors to manufacture non-ionic surfactants that have a wide range of applications in HI&I formulations. Often these surfactants offer multi-functional benefits in formulations such as an emulsifier, solubilizer, detergent and/or defoamer.
Many of our non-ionic surfactants are approved for use in food contact applications.
Many of our non-ionic surfactants are approved for use in food contact applications.
Polyglycerol Esters
PGE’s are made by the polymerization of glycerin and then esterification with a fatty acid. PGE’s are made from all natural, renewable raw material sources and can replace ethoxylated nonionic surfactants in some formulations. The low HLB varieties are used as carrier oils or dispersants. The mid-range HLB versions act as emulsifiers and foam stabilizers, while the high HLB products function as solubilizers and emulsifiers.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
| I-MUL PGE 381K | Triglycerol Capric/Caprylic | Liquid | 5.5 |
| I-MUL PGO 104K | Hexaglycerol Tetraoleate | Liquid | 6.0 |
| I-MUL PGO 31K | Triglycerol Monooleate | Liquid | 6.2 |
Glycerol Esters
Glycerol esters are derived from vegetable sources and function as co-emulsifiers that work in conjunction with higher HLB emulsifiers to help form stable emulsions or dispersions. These esters have anti-corrosive properties and can help solubilize other additives into a wide range of formulations.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-MUL GMO LM | Glycerol Monooleate, 32% monoester | Liquid | 2.8 |
| I-MUL GMO K | Glycerol Monooleate, 42% monoester | Liquid | 2.8 |
| I-MUL GML K | Glycerol Monolaurate, Non-GMO | Semi-solid | 5.2 |
Sorbitan Esters
Sorbitan esters are low HLB surfactants derived from vegetable sources. Sorbitan esters function as co-emulsifiers and work particularly well with polysorbates to form stable emulsions.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-I 83 | Sorbitan Sesqueoelate | Liquid | 3.7 |
| S-I 90 | Sorbitan Monotallate | Liquid | 4.3 |
| S-I 80K | Sorbitan Monooleate | Liquid | 4.3 |
| S-I 20K | Sorbitan Monolaurate | Liquid | 8.6 |
Polysorbates
Polysorbates are high HLB surfactants made via the ethoxylation of sorbitan esters. They can perform as wetting agents and rinse aids as well as emulsifiers.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-I 65K | Polysorbate 65 | Liquid | 10.5 |
| T-I 85K | Polysorbate 85 | Liquid | 11.0 |
| T-I 80K | Polysorbate 80 | Liquid | 15.0 |
| T-I 60K | Polysorbate 60 | Semi Solid | 15.2 |
| T-I 20K | Polysorbate 20 | Liquid | 16.7 |
EO/PO Block Polymers
EO/PO Block Polymers range from water to oil soluble that acts as low foaming detergents and rinse aids. They are stable across a wide range of pH and temperature.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-COL L61 | L-61 | Liquid | 2.0 |
| I-COL L81 | L-81 | Liquid | 2.0 |
| I-COL 31R1 | 31R1 | Liquid | 4.7 |
| I-COL 25R2 | 25R2 | Liquid | 6.3 |
| I-COL 17R2 | 17R2 | Liquid | 8.0 |
| I-COL 17R4 | 17R4 | Liquid | 10.0 |
| I-PEG 200 | Polyethylene Glycol 200 | Liquid | 20.0 |
| I-PEG 400 | Polyethylene Glycol 400 | Liquid | 20.0 |
| I-PEG 600 | Polyethylene Glycol 600 | Liquid | 20.0 |