Cost-management that doesn't require “de-powering” the formula
As consumers continue to feel the impact of rising household costs, value has become a key driver of purchasing decisions, with many shoppers trading down to lower-cost and private-label cleaning products. In this environment, brands must deliver professional-level cleaning performance at accessible price points to remain competitive.
At the same time, effectiveness remains critical to purchase decisions; Mintel research shows that after price, product performance is the attribute most researched by US household care consumers, with45% seeking evidence that a product will deliver on its claims before committing to a purchase. This creates a clear opportunity for formulators to develop cost-effective, high-performing solutions that provide proven cleaning results while maximizing formulation efficiency and value.
One Surfactant, Multiple Applications
Azelis Surf LA-7-90 is a cost-effective, high-quality nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, that offers excellent formulation versatility for household, industrial, and institutional cleaning. It delivers effective removal of grease, body oils, and stubborn soils while enhancing wetting, spreading, and soil penetration.
This versatile nonionic surfactant also helps keep contaminants dispersed to prevent redeposition, maintaining performance across a wide range of water conditions and pH levels. It is highly compatible with other surfactants, making it an ideal choice for high-performing, value-driven formulations such as daily shower sprays and bathroom cleaners.
Key Benefits
• Excellent Degreasing Performance • Superior Wetting Action • Hard Water Tolerance* • Soil Suspension • Formulation Flexibility • Cost-Effective Solution
Primary Uses:
• Heavy-duty laundry detergents
• Hard surface cleaners
• Degreasers
• Bathroom and shower cleaners
• Metal cleaning formulations
• Industrial and institutional cleaners
Key Functions in Cleaning Formulations
*Hard water can reduce cleaning performance by interfering with surfactants and leaving behind residues. Thanks to its excellent hard water tolerance, Azelis Surf LA-7-90 maintains effective cleaning performance in mineral-rich water, helping deliver consistent soil removal and cleaner, streak-free surfaces.
Azelis Surf LA-9 85% is a high-quality, economical nonionic surfactant and emulsifier that delivers exceptional value in household, institutional, and industrial cleaning formulations. Derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, it provides excellent wetting, detergency, and emulsification properties, helping to effectively remove oils, grease, and tough soils while maintaining formulation stability and performance. Its versatility, broad compatibility, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal choice for formulators seeking reliable cleaning performance without compromising quality.
Key Benefits
• Excellent wetting and surface tension reduction
• Strong detergency and degreasing performance
• Effective emulsification of oil- and water-based ingredients
• High-foaming characteristics
• Compatible with anionic and cationic surfactant systems
• Readily biodegradable when used and treated appropriately
Market Applications
• Household cleaners
• Dishwashing liquids
• Laundry detergents
• Degreasers and scouring agents
• Textile processing formulations
• Hard surface cleaners
Azelis Surf LA-9 85% acts as an efficient emulsifier, stabilizing oil- and water-based components to maintain formulation consistency and uniform cleaning performance. Its compatibility with both anionic and cationic surfactants further enhances cleaning efficiency and provides greater flexibility in formulation design.
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