BS EN 13320:2002

What is BS EN 13320-Determine free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates about?

BS EN 13320 discusses surface-active agents. BS EN 13320 specifies a test method for the determination of the content of free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates.

Free ethylene oxide is in the range from 1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg in polyglycols, ethoxylates of alcohols and alkylphenols, and fatty acid polyglycol esters.

Who is BS EN 13320 - Determine free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates for?

BS EN 13320 on determining free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates is useful for:

• Cosmetic manufacturers
• Detergents manufacturers
• Fuel additives
• Quality control personnel
• Testing laboratories

Why should you use BS EN 13320- Determine free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates?

Ethoxylated alcohols find use in many industrial practices as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, degreasers, and emollients in many lines of commercially available products. Ethoxylate is one of the most widely used ethoxylate compounds in the manufacture of soaps, shampoos, and detergents. BS EN 13320 guides you with a test method for the determination of the content of free ethylene oxide in ethoxylates.

BS EN 13320 provides you guidance with the reagents and apparatus required for the test procedure. BS EN 13320 guides you with the sampling and preparation of the test sample. BS EN 13320 guides you with the procedure of the test and the calculation and expression of results. BS EN 13320 helps you to improve the quality of surface-active agents.