Nonionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization
Emulsogen EPN 217
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
Emulsogen EPN 217 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 217 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
Product properties:
- low VOC
- free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
- hazard label free
- easy to handle
- FDA approved
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
- reduces grit level during polymerization
- 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
| Product group: | Fatty alcohol polyglycol ether |
| Active content: | 70% |
| Appearance: | clear, colorless liquid |
| pH value: | 6 - 8 |
| Solubility: | soluble in water |
| Density: | approx. 1.047 g/cm3 |
| Viscosity: | approx. 670 mPas |
| HLB value: | 17 |
Emulsogen EPN 217 is a nonionic emulsifier recommended for:
- Styrene/acrylate dispersions
- Acrylate dispersions
- Vinyl acetate dispersions
- Butadiene/styrene latex
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