The Tergitol 15-S series consists of purely nonionic surfactants, ranging from highly lipophilic to highly hydrophilic wetting agents and emulsifiers.These products are widely used in household and powder cleaners, industrial and textile cleaners, as well as in pigment pastes. They also serve as stabilizers in latex production and are utilized in emulsion polymerization for binder manufacturing.The Tergitol 15-S surfactants exhibit excellent resistance to highly alkaline environments and do not form salts, even in hard water. Additionally, they are compatible with all types of anionic and cationic surfactants. Tergitol™ 15-S-5 extra pure, biodegradable Tergitol™ 15-S-5 Properties: HLB: 10.5 Cp (1% in i PrOH/H 2 O): > 100 °C biodegradable