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Nonionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization

Emulsogen EPN 118

Emulsogen EPN 118 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate.
Benefits
The use of Emulsogen EPN 118 offers the following advantages:

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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