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Genapol PF 40
Nonionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization
Edition Date :
August 25, 2022
Genapol PF 40 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates and vinyl acetate.
Benefits
The use of Genapol PF40 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
Product properties:
- low VOC
- free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
- readily biodegradable
- hazard label free
- easy to handle
- 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)
- similar polymerization results to APEOs
Chemical Name
- 9003-11-6-
Product Function
- Emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Ethoxylates
Applications
- Emulsion polymerization
- Metal working fluids (fully synthetic)
Documents
Technical data
| Product group: | EO/PO block copolymer |
| Active content: | 100% |
| Appearance: | cloudy, colorless solution |
| pH value: | 7 |
| Solubility: | 1% in water: clear solution |
| Density: | approx. 1.05 g/cm3 |
| Viscosity: | approx. 200 mPas |
| Flash point: | > 250 °C |
| HLB value: | 16 |
Application
Genapol PF 40 is a nonionic emulsifier recommended for:- Styrene/acrylate dispersions
- Acrylate dispersions
- Vinyl acetate dispersions
- Metal working fluid (fully synthetic)