Anionic emulsifier for binder synthesis
Emulsogen EPA 073
Edition Date :
April 19, 2024
Emulsogen EPA 073 is used as anionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like pure acrylic, styrene-acrylic acid esters and vinyl acetate.
Product Information
Benefits
The use of Emulsogen EPA 073 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
Performance in paint binders:
Product properties:
- low VOC
- free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
- readily biodegradable
- easy to handle
- FDA approved
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
- improved stability of the monomer emulsion
- low coagulum formation during polymerization
- control of particle size of the polymer dispersion
- improved viscosity of the polymer dispersions
Performance in paint binders:
- increases the tinting strength of tinted emulsion paint
Product details
Product Function
- Anionic emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Anionic products
Applications
- Emulsion polymerization
Technical Data
| Product group: | Sulfate ester |
| Active content: | approx. 30% |
| Appearance: | clear, colorless liquid |
| pH value: | approx. 7 |
| Solubility: | soluble in water |
| Density: | approx. 1.05 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Viscosity: | approx. 40 mPas |
| Boiling point: | approx. 100 °C |
| Flash point: | > 100 °C |
| Electrolyte content: | < 0.5% |
Applications
Emulsogen EPA 073 is used for the emulsion polymerization of:
- pure acrylic
- styrene-acrylic
- vinyl acetate
Product usage levels: 0.5 – 5.0 % based on monomers.
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