Nonionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization
Emulsogen LCN 217
Edition Date :
October 16, 2023
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate. It improves the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions.
The recommended usage is 2% active based on monomers.
Product Information
Benefits
The use of Emulsogen LCN 217 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
Product properties:
- low VOC
- free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
- hazard label free
- readily biodegradable
- easy to handle (liquid material; soluble in water)
- FDA approved
Performance in emulsion 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
Technical Data
| Product group: | Fatty alcohol ethoxylate |
| Active content: | 70% |
| Appearance: | clear liquid |
| pH value: | 6 - 8 |
| Solubility: | soluble in water |
| Density: | approx. 1.07 g/cm3 |
| Viscosity: | approx. 340 mPas |
| Crystallisation temperature: | approx. 0 °C |
| Flash point: | > 100 °C |
| HLB value: | 17 |
Applications
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of:
- Styrene/acrylate dispersions
- Acrylate dispersions
- Vinyl acetate dispersions
- Butadiene/styrene latex
Dosage level is 2% based on monomers.
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