Nonionic emulsifier for the detergent industry
Genapol X 050
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
Genapol™ X 050 is used as a wetting agent and emulsifier e.g. in detergents, industrial & institutional cleaners or in wax and silicon emulsions.
Product Information
Benefits
- Compatible with anionic, cationic and other nonionic surfactants
- Resistant against strong alkaline and acidic solutions
- Insensitive to water hardness constituents
- Effective wetting power
- Moderate to slight foaming capacity
Product details
Applications
- Industrial Lubrication
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20°C) | Slightly yellowish liquid |
| Active substance | Approx. 100% |
| Hazen color | Max. 130 |
| pH (5% in ethanol/water 1:1) | Approx. 7 |
| Cloud point (5 g in 25 g 25% BDG solution) | 59 – 62°C |
| Viscosity at 50°C | Approx. 20 mPa*s |
| Density at 50°C | 0.95 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point (DIN/ISO 2592) | Approx. 170°C |
| Melting point | Approx. 0°C |
| Solubility at 20°C | 1% in water: cloudy solution; 10% in mineral oil: slightly cloudy solution; 10% in xylene: clear solution |
| Critical Micelle Concentration | Approx. 0.030 g/L active material in water |
| HLB Value | Approx. 10 |
