Low foaming emulsifier with corrosion inhibiting properties
Emulsogen COL 020
Edition Date :
October 03, 2024
Emulsogen COL 020 is a low foaming ether carboxylic acid with excellent emulsification properties and used for metal working fluids, fire resistant hydraulic fluids (HFA-S) and rolling emulsions.
If neutralized with alkanolamines, Emulsogen COL 020 shows good corrosion protection. The product is extremely stable against electrolyte and hard water.
If neutralized with alkanolamines, Emulsogen COL 020 shows good corrosion protection. The product is extremely stable against electrolyte and hard water.
Product Information
Benefits
- Excellent emulsification properties
- Electrolyte and hard water stable
- Low foaming tendency
- Good corrosion protection
- Minimizes copper and cobalt leaching
- Boron free
- Free of secondary amines
- Broad registration status
Product details
Product Function
- Anionic emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Ether carboxylic acid
Applications
- Rolling
- Metal working fluids (semi-synthetic)
- Metal working fluids (fully synthetic)
- Metal working fluids (milky-type)
Technical data
| Chemical group | Ether carboxylate |
| Ionicity | Anionic |
| pH (% in water) | 3 |
| HLB | 6 |
| Acid value mg KOH/g | 65-95 |
| Pour point | 18 °C |
Applications
- Metalworking fluids (emulsions, semi-synthetic, synthetic)
- Fire resistant hydraulic fluids (HFA-s)
- Rolling emulsions
Life Cycle
Emulsogen COL 20 has been approved the EcoTain label. The product provides the benefits at each step of the product life-cycle:
Sustainable Design
- Products based on vegetable alcohol
- Renewable share is 59%
- Boron-free and DEA-free
Responsible Process
- Certified for safety and quality according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
- Global production (China, Germany, Mexico, USA) can help to reduce transport
Safe & Efficient Use
- Supports label-free end-formulations
- Safer handling after neutralization of lubricant formulation i.e. non irritant to eye and skin
- Multi-functionality helps to decrease complexity of formulation
- Especially suitable for long life fluids
Eco Integration
- Improved environmental profile
- WGK1 (German water hazardous class1)
- Readily biodegradable. (Biodegradation > 70% in 28 days according to OECD 301 E)
