Overview
Vitech International continues to lead the way in the development of unique chemistries. Vitech offers customers a wide range of specialised raw materials including surfactants, acid replacement technologies, specialised polymers, fluorinated surfactants, fluorinated polymers, silicones, bacteria and specialty blends that are used in cleaners and other specialised products. Contact us for more information.
Product Range
540 - Non-flammable, VC exempt solvent with a flashpoint 225F that is a price stable extender or replacement for d-limonene.
175 - VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon with a flashpoint of 175F that provides rapid solubilization of bitumen and heavy oils while remaining cost effective.
A85 - Part of Vitech's family of Acid Replacement Technologies, A85 is a safe, low pH organic salt used primarily as a low cost of acidity, a pH adjuster, and is an effective companion acid for other Vitech technologies. It aids in brightening of aluminum and can also replace certain mineral acids in some applications. A85 is classified as non-irritant to skin, is non-fuming, and ships non-regulated in the United States and Canada.
AFA is a silicone free, anti-fog additive for glass cleaner formulas. This economical additive can be post added to most traditional glass cleaners or used with Vitech International’s VOC free glass cleaning technology, EGM.
ALB is a safe, DOT non-regulated alternative to hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids. It is an effective aluminum brightener and oxidation remover, while also being very effective at removing complex silicates.
APW replaces hydrofluoric, ammonium bifluoride and other traditional acids. Especially effective at cleaning rust and iron salts. Excellent as a wheel cleaner to remove brake and wheel dust.
BJS-I is a patented, low pH, organic salt used to replace traditional mineral and organic acids. Vitech International’s BJS-I can remove calcium carbonate 50-80% more effectively than phosphoric, citric, and glycolic with additional safety, shipping and handling benefits. Ideal for formulating a green, EcoLogo or Green Seal® approved product, BJS-I is phosphate free, VOC free and a low contributor to BOD/COD in effluents.
BT is a thickener for acid systems that provides barrier/soil release properties and reduces deposition of hard water salts. Used in acidic bathroom cleaners, BT thickens acids and provides ideal rheology for bowl cleaners and tile & grout cleaners.
BW is an aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications, including laundry, transportation cleaning and degreasing, and scale removal. BW effectively suspends many types of solids while being cost effective and requiring only low usage levels. BW is stable in alkali, peroxide, percarbonate, hypochlorite, and most acidic formulations.
CHD4 is a naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish or hand soap formulations. Use CHD4 to produce foaming, lotion or gel hand soaps. Create green formulations to meet Green Seal, USDA Biobased Program and EcoLogo certification programs.
CTD is a surfactant silicone copolymer that acts as a gloss aid in multiple cleaning applications including household retail cleaners as well as auto detail products.
CK is an emulsifier for producing cold batch, solvent based, waterless hand cleaners. Hand cleaners formulated with CK exhibit outstanding high and low temperature stability, enhanced cleaning and rinsing properties.
DAN is a non-ionic, virtually odorless, high foaming surfactant with an excellent enviromental profile, capable of being used in green certified formulae including glass and all-purpose cleaners. DAN is primarily used for its' foaming and hydrotroping properties. For improved foam stability, add Vitech's BW.
DRP2 is a substantive, hydrophilic polymer system that reduces soil adhesion on surfaces. As a result of the reduced soil adhesion, DRP treated surfaces remain cleaner for a longer period of time. Use DRP-2 on surfaces including glass, ceramics and acrylics.
EGM is a polymeric surfactant system for producing VOC free glass cleaners and multi-surface cleaners. Formulate a cleaner without solvents, glycol ethers or ammonia that will pass current Green Seal® and EcoLogo protocols.
eQi - The newest member of the Q family of readily biodegradable, high performance surfactants, eQi is a highly economical surfactant with the outstanding wetting and detergency typical of the Q surfactant family. Ideal for applications where particulate and carbonaceous soils are an issue, eQi was designed and tested for the cleaning challenges in the oil fields but is economical enough for everyday use in transportation, food service, and all purpose cleaning.ES-1 is a non-ionic, surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems. Ideal for formulating concentrates, ES-1 provides good degreasing and rinsing.
HNA is used for natural products to meet Green Seal® and EcoLogo approval. Specifically for use with BJS-I, HNA addresses the issue of discolouration which can occur on the surface of certain metals in spray ‘n wipe applications.
IPB-4 is a synthetic detergent polymer chelating system for producing a daily shower cleaner or outdoor window cleaner. Provides an invisible barrier that reduces hard water spotting, hard water build-up and soap scum.
ILBT (in line bleach thickener) is a surfactant blend used to build thixotropic viscosity in sodium, lithium, and potassium hypochlorites. ILBT has exceptional chlorine and viscosity stability, while providing foaming, wetting, and detergency.
JK-50 is an outstanding hydrotroping/coupling surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems. In many cases, JK-50 is a lower cost material than other similar products, while also requiring lower use levels to achieve comparable performance. Excellent environmental profile and lower foam characteristics.
LCF produces a shaving cream type foam in aerated systems. Perfect for producing a low cost dish formula, hand formula or laundry formula. LCF is also widely used in transportation cleaning including bucket wash and self-service foaming brush applications.
LFQ is a low foam surfactant with outstanding wetting and powerful detergency, while maintaining low foam at all temperatures. It is acid, alkaline, and peroxide stable, while also having no chloride or salt, making it extremely versatile. Readily biodegradable and VOC free, LFQ opens up new opportunities to reduce costs, energy use, and potentially alkalinity.
M5 is an acid replacement technology that can be shipped non-regulated via air, marine and ground. Used to replace traditional minerals and organic acids, M5 can effectively remove insoluble salts while still safe on most metals. Excellent shipping, safety and handling benefits.
ME-80 is a one component emulsifier to produce thermodynamically stable micro-emulsions. Easy to use, cost effective and works with a wide range of solvents.
MOC/MOC-PF are fully formulated mineral seal oil based automotive drying agent concentrates. MOC/MOC-PF offers many benefits including superior water sheeting/beading properties. For the added benefit of being phenol ethoxylate free, choose MOC-PF.
MSI is a proprietary additive for use with BJS-I and hydrochloric acid to minimize the potential for discoloration on certain metals when used in spray ‘n’ wipe applications.
NLS-90 is a naturally derived surfactant system for laundry and pre-spotter, floor cleaners and hand dish applications. Formulate laundry detergents for top loading or high efficiency front loading machines, a low cost dish formula or a high dilution floor cleaner with the versatility of NLS-90. Stable in peroxide.
NSA is a 100% active non-silicone additive for solvent based tire/vinyl dressings. Perfect in places where silicones cannot be tolerated.
NHD-2 is a naturally derived surfactant for producing dioxane-free hand dish and hand soap formulations capable of meeting Green Seal, EcoLogo, and USDA BioPreferred program standards.
A foaming bucket wash concentrate with superior water beading properties that leaves a durable, wax-like finish. Easy to formulate with and thickens on dilution. NSW4 is also DEA and NPE free!
OFC/OFC-PF are fully formulated Mineral Seal Oil free automotive drying agent concentrates. OFC/OFC-PF offers many benefits including superior water sheeting/beading properties. For the added benefit of being phenol ethoxylate free, choose OFC-PF.
OFS is a patented Mineral Seal Oil replacement that can be formulated at similar costs to Mineral Seal Oil based systems without the problems caused by variations in Mineral Seal Oil.
OGNTS is a one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent micro-emulsions. Formulate with a broad range of solvents.
PPS is a nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soaks, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners. Formulate a cost-effective 1 or 2 step system that removes road film and brake dust. A formulation of PPS and ALB (Vitech International’s acid technology) provides exceptional performance on removing windshield eyebrows.
PS is a modified silicone emulsion for producing polishes on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops.
Q3 is a readily biodegradable surfactant system that provides superior penetration and removal of oily/greasy particulate soils. Formulate a green, GreenSeal or EcoLogo approved cleaner with Q3. With an outstanding environmental profile, Q3 contains no alkyl phenol ethoxylates. Stable in acids, alkali and hydrogen peroxide.
QnG is a superior degreasing surfactant system derived from natural feedstocks. It provides the superior penetration and removal of oily/greasy particulate soils of Q3 but where natural feedstocks are desired. Stable in acids, alkali and hydrogen peroxide.
- QX-LF is a surfactant detergent system for producing low/no foam cleaners. This system provides excellent detergency and good wetting. Alkaline and acid stable.
SCP is a silicone/surfactant developed for water based stainless steel cleaners & polishes and furniture polishes. Perfect for spray, wipe and gel applications, SCP dries to a durable finish with an improved streak and smear profile compared to traditional silicone and Mineral Oil Systems.
- SCQ-2 is a siliconized, carnauba wax quarternary that is used to provide water sheeting properties in automotive oil/solvent based drying agents. SCQ-2 minimizes water spotting and saves time in hand drying full service tunnels. Ability to claim siliconized carnauba wax and spray wax or sealer wax.
SQS is a silicone quaternary that provides enhanced water beading properties in automotive oil/solvent based drying agents. Also a great choice for use in clear coat protectorants, sealer waxes, triple/poly foamers and wash ‘n’ wax.
- TSR is a powdered absorbent system for producing oil stain removers, coating removers and sweeping compounds. Use TSR for exceptional oil and grease lifting from porous substrates. Simply pour it on the spot, let dry and sweep/brush off.
Product Applications
- Bathroom
- Carpet & Upholstery
- Dish
- Floor Care
- Food and Dairy
- Glass Cleaners
- Green
- Hand Cleaners
- Hard Surface
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Marine
- Metal Cleaners
- Odour
- Oil and Gas
- Peroxide Cleaners
- Printing Press
- Solvent Cleaning
- Specialty
- Stone & Concrete
- Transportation