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2025 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo.

Surfactants and Detergents

Industry and Institutional Applications

Low to No-Foam Surfactant with Superior Industrial Cleaning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

8:35 AM – 8:55 AM PST

Room: B110-112

Presenting Author(s)

MH

Martha Hilton

Sr. Business Manager
Evonik Corporation
North Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Co-Author(s)

Rick Rick Theiner

Technical Applications Manager
Evonik
Midlothian, Virginia, United States
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Rachel Barbieri

Scientist
Evonik, United States
IG

Isaac Garrett

Chemist
Evonik, United States

Abstract:

Most consumers associate foam in cleaning products with cleaning effectiveness. With industrial cleaning, high foam is most often problematic. This study explored how a non-ionic surfactant can achieve optimal soil removal efficacy by balancing hydrophobe length, branching, and hydrophilic composition. This study prioritized ready biodegradability and EPA's Safer Choice standards as foundational requisites. Lab testing demonstrating proven cleaning efficacy includes immersion degreasing, scrub testing, wetting test, and foam generation/decay. Results indicate potential robust cleaning in industrial kitchen applications, Cleaning-in-place, processing/manufacturing plant cleaning, and hard surface cleaning, including floor, vertical surfaces & countertops, with low foam and Safer Choice certification.