Nonionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization
Emulsogen EPN 118
Edition Date :
August 16, 2023
Emulsogen EPN 118 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate.
Product Information
Benefits
The use of Emulsogen EPN 118 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
Product properties:
- low VOC
- free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
- easy to handle
- FDA approved
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
- reduces coagulation
- maintains low viscosity of polymer emulsion at different shear rates
- enhanced electrolyte stability
- improved shelf life (high freeze thaw stability)
Product details
Product Function
- Nonionic emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Fatty alcohol ethoxylates
Applications
- Emulsion polymerization
Technical Data
| Product group: | Fatty alcohol polyglycol ether |
| Active content: | 80% |
| Appearance: | clear, colorless liquid |
| pH value: | 6 - 8 |
| Solubility: | soluble in water |
| Density: | approx. 1.044 g/cm3 |
| Viscosity: | approx. 150 mPas |
| Crystallisation temperature: | < 10 °C |
| Flash point: | > 200 °C |
| HLB value: | 15 |
Applications
Emulsogen EPN 118 is an nonionic emulsifier recommended for:
- Styrene/acrylate dispersions
- Acrylate dispersions
- Vinyl acetate dispersions
- Butadiene/styrene latex
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