Hard Surface — Process Challenge

Solvents & Surfactants for Streak-Free Glass Cleaners

Design uses fast-evaporating low-foam IPA + nonionic blends for streak-free glass
Why It Matters
Design uses fast-evaporating low-foam IPA + nonionic blends for streak-free glass
Solution Approach

Design uses fast-evaporating low-foam IPA + nonionic blends for streak-free glass RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.

Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Application & Soil Assessment
Define the cleaning task, surfaces, soils, and water hardness, plus the safety and regulatory profile for the use environment.
2
Surfactant & Builder Selection
Match surfactants, builders, solvents, chelants, acids or alkalis, and preservatives to the soil, surface compatibility, and label claims.
3
Formulation & Use-Dilution Trial
Optimize the actives ratio and use dilution, checking foam, clarity, stability, and performance at the in-use concentration.
4
Performance & Stability Validation
Confirm cleaning efficacy, storage and freeze-thaw stability, and packaging compatibility before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (4)
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
CAS 67-63-0
Solvents
Fast-evaporating solvent for glass cleaners and sanitizers
1219 (ISOPROPANOL) · Class
Fast-flashing solvent that carries soil off and evaporates before it can dry to a streak
Melting Point: -88 °C   Boiling Point: 82 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.785 at 20 °C
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Ethanol
CAS 64-17-5
Solvents
Biocidal Action
1987 (DENATURED ALCOHOL) · Class
Alternate fast-evaporating alcohol solvent for streak-free flash-off
Melting Point: -114 °C   Boiling Point: 78 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.79 at 20 °C
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Laureth-4
CAS 68439-50-9
Surfactants
Standard nonionic for all-purpose cleaners and low-foam machine applications
Low-foam nonionic at trace level wets the glass and lifts oily film without leaving foam residue
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Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
CAS 111-76-2
Glycols & Polyols
Workhorse grease-cutting solvent for all-purpose and industrial cleaners
1993 (ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER) · Class
Coupling solvent that keeps the formula clear and boosts greasy-fingerprint removal
Melting Point: -70 °C   Boiling Point: 171 °C at 743 mmHg   Density: 0.902 at 20 °C
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