Hordaphos 222
Hordaphos™ 222
Edition Date :
June 05, 2026
Hordaphos 222 is a mono- and diester of phosphoric acid based on long chain alkyl polyethylene glycols. It is used as an EP (extreme pressure) / AW (anti-wear) additive in mineral oils, where it increases lubrication and EP properties. It is also described as an additive for liquid detergents and dry cleaning, with strong dispersing and emulsifying properties, antistatic and softening effects, and suitability for aluminum treatment.
Product Information
Benefits
- Increases lubrication and EP properties in mineral oils
- Strong dispersing and emulsifying properties
- Acts as an antistatic agent
- Provides a softening effect on laundry
- Acts as a foam regulator for washing applications
- Suitable for dry cleaning applications
- Can be used as a detergents booster
- Suitable as an additive for aluminum treatment
Product details
Chemical Type
- Esters
- Phosphoric acid esters
- Alcohols
- Polyethylene glycol
- Blends
Applications
- Inks
- Phosphorus Chemicals
- Printing Inks
- Detergents
- Pigment preparation
- Corrosion Protection
- Metal Working
- Rinse Aid
- Defoaming
- Metal cleaner
- Shampoo
- Crop protection
- Synthesis
- Industrial Coatings
- Laundry fabric softener
- Stabilizers
Performance Claims
- Degreasing
- Anti-static effect
- Foaming
- Softening effect
- Easy to handle
- Excellent wetting
- Low foaming
- Emulsifying properties
- Pigment wetting
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20°C) | Colorless to yellowish, clear liquid |
| Active content | Approx. 100% |
| pH value (1% in water / IPA 1:3) | Approx. 2.5 |
| Acid value (2nd inflection pt) DIN EN ISO 2114 | Approx. 135 mgKOH/g |
| Cloud point DIN ISO 3015 | Approx. 123°C |
| Pour point DIN ISO 3016 | Approx. 12°C |
| Density (20°C) DIN 51757 | Approx. 1.02 g/cm³ |
| Dynamic viscosity (25°C) | Approx. 500 mPas |
| Phosphorus content | Approx. 5.3% |
| Solubility in water | Emulsifiable |
| Solubility in mineral oil | Soluble |
- Used as an EP / AW additive in mineral oils
- Used in liquid wool and light-duty detergents for hand and machine washing
- Used as an antistatic agent in maintenance products
- Used in dry cleaning applications
- Used as a detergents booster
- Used as an additive for aluminum treatment
- Recommended as a dispersing agent in pigment preparations
- Recommended as a wetting agent in paints
