Alkyl polyethylene glycol ether
Genapol 1879
Edition Date :
July 17, 2026
Genapol 1879 is a nonionic emulsifier for the chemical industry and is used as an emulsifier in oil/water systems and for emulsion polymerization. Genapol 1879 is suitable for use in the production of polymer dispersions based on vinyl acetate and comonomers, acrylic esters and comonomers and butadiene/styrene latices. Genapol 1879 stabilizes the polymer dispersion during and after polymerization and prevents coagulation.
Product Information
Benefits
- Tailored for vinyl/acrylate emulsion polymerization
- Electrolyte stability: reliable performance in formulations containing salts and mineral fillers
- Shear stability: dispersion integrity maintained during mixing, pumping and industrial-scale processing
- Wetting action: improved substrate wetting in coatings and construction end-uses
- Filler compatibility: stable formulations with TiO₂, CaCO₃ and other mineral fillers
- Dual-stage stabilization: prevents coagulation during and after polymerization
Product details
Product Function
- Nonionic emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Fatty alcohol ethoxylates
Applications
- Emulsion polymerization
Documentation
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