Tetronic polyols

A number of these stmctures are offered commercially by BASE Corporation under the trade name Tetronic polyols. The products are similar to oxygen block polymers. Although not strongly surface active per se, they are useful as detergents, emulsifiers, demulsifiers, defoamers, corrosion inhibitors, and lime-soap dispersants. They are reported to confer antistatic properties to textiles and synthetic fibers. 

Ramirez and Vishnupad [70] reported that they were able to produce post-foaming, clear gels using Pluronic and Tetronic polyols in conjunction with volatile hydrocarbons in anionic or amphoteric detergent formulations. Unlike earlier formulations, these products were not self-foaming when enclosed in containers and could easily withstand transportation and storage. Pluronic... 

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