The core characteristics of Penetrant JFC-2 are excellent penetrating and wetting ability, outstanding chemical stability, and broad compatibility. It is a general-purpose nonionic surfactant.
Detailed Description
Penetrant JFC-2 (Isooctanol polyoxyethylene ether) is a nonionic surfactant mainly composed of isooctanol polyoxyethylene ether, appearing as a colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid. Its molecular structure contains both hydrophilic polyoxyethylene segments and hydrophobic isooctanol groups. This unique "amphiphilic" structure allows the product to significantly reduce the surface tension of solutions even at low concentrations, thereby achieving rapid deep penetration into porous materials such as fabrics and leather.
As a nonionic auxiliary agent, one of the biggest advantages of JFC-2 is its excellent compatibility — it can be well compounded with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants without precipitation or failure due to charge conflicts. Additionally, the product exhibits good tolerance to acids, bases, and hard water media, maintaining stable activity in complex process environments, thus having a much wider application range than many ionic penetrants.
Furthermore, JFC-2 maintains ideal penetration effects under normal to medium temperature conditions , with a wide operating window and simple process control. This characteristic makes it widely used in multiple industries such as textile dyeing and printing, leather processing, industrial cleaning, and pesticide formulations, making it an indispensable high-efficiency auxiliary in pretreatment processes.
Technical Parameters
According to the product database, the detailed physicochemical indicators (such as HLB value, cloud point, hydroxyl value, pH value, etc.) of Penetrant JFC-2 need to refer to the specific batch product inspection report. The following is the basic information of the product:
Parameter Item Description
Product Name Penetrant JFC-2
Main Component Isooctanol polyoxyethylene ether
CAS Number 9002-93-1
Aliases Triton X-100, Polyoxyethylene octyl phenyl ether, Octoxynol-9
Ion Type Nonionic surfactant
Appearance Colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid
HLB Value Not available (see product inspection report)
Cloud Point Not available (see product inspection report)
pH Value Not available (see product inspection report)
Application Suggestions
Based on the outstanding penetrating and wetting properties of JFC-2, it is recommended for priority use in the following scenarios:
Textile dyeing and printing pretreatment: Added in desizing, scouring, and bleaching processes to accelerate the penetration of chemicals into fibers. Recommended dosage is adjusted according to process conditions, usually 0.1%~0.5% of the working solution.
Leather degreasing: As a compounding component of degreasing agents, it promotes deep emulsification and removal of grease from the leather, improving degreasing efficiency.
Industrial hard surface cleaning: Used in metal degreasing agents and hard surface cleaner formulations to enhance the penetration and stripping ability of cleaning solutions on oil stains.
Pesticide formulations: As a wetting and penetrating auxiliary, it improves the spreading of pesticide solutions on plant leaf surfaces, increasing efficacy utilization.
Paper machine felt cleaning: Efficiently penetrates into fiber gaps, helping to remove resin and filler deposits, extending felt life.
Precautions
Please pay attention to the following safety precautions when using Penetrant JFC-2:
The product may cause skin irritation and serious eye irritation . Always wear protective gloves and goggles during operation.
Harmful to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects . Waste liquid should not be directly discharged into water bodies; must be disposed of by professional agencies.
Recommended storage temperature is 5°C to 35°C , store sealed in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, away from strong oxidizing agents.
In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary.
