Products in Chemical Manufacturing

POLYSTEP® F-9 is a nonionic surfactant offering several advantages in latex manufacturing. Its role spans particle size control, mechanical stability enhancement, and improved freeze-thaw stability. With its kosher certification, it adheres to dietary requirements. In the market for emulsion polymerization, it contributes to the production of latex characterized by controlled particle sizes, enhanced mechanical attributes, and improved freeze-thaw cycle stability.

STEPSPERSE® 61 is a voc-free, high-performance polymeric dispersant and wetting agent for waterborne formulations. It is highly effective for dispersing and stabilizing organic pigments and carbon black. Dispersions prepared with STEPSPERSE® 61 exhibit excellent compatibility with various resin systems with a minimal impact on coating properties.

POLYSTEP® B-7 is an anionic surfactant utilized in latex production. Notably, it enhances water resistance, making it valuable in various polymer systems, particularly styrene-butadiene or vinyl chloride. This surfactant's benefits extend to the manufacture of fine-particle-size acrylics and styrene-acrylics, often leading to improved water resistance.

POLYSTEP® TD-6 is a nonionic surfactant designed to collaborate with anionic surfactants for latex production. POLYSTEP® TD-6 is added after the initial latex formulation, thereby improving mechanical stability and application formulations. This liquid form surfactant offers an appealing APE-free option.

POLYSTEP® B-5-N serves as an anionic surfactant useful in latex manufacture, especially in polymer systems like styrene butadiene or vinyl chloride. It's also applicable to fine particle-size acrylics and styrene acrylics. This product, when combined with nonionic surfactants, can yield satisfactory acrylic emulsions. Notably, POLYSTEP® B-5-N contains no formaldehyde.

POLYSTEP® A-15 F stands as an anionic surfactant known for its remarkable thermal and hydrolytic stability. Primarily utilized in latex production, it belongs to the chemical group of alkyl benzene sulfonates and finds its place in the emulsion polymerization market.

POLYSTEP® P-12A is a phosphate ester that plays a pivotal role in coating production by controlling particle size, coagulum, shear stability, and freeze-thaw stability. Within emulsion polymerization of various compositions, it demonstrates advantages like low coagulum formation, stable particle size, shear stability, and resistance to various degradations.

POLYSTEP® LAS-40 is a linear sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate that acts as an emulsifier. Its versatility extends to applications in paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, paper, and nonwoven textiles. Importantly, it is kosher certified. This product caters to the industrial market, with relevance in processes such as emulsion polymerization and latex manufacturing.\

BIO-SOFT® N25-9 is a c12–15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with a high hlb, offering emulsification, moderate foam, detergency, and excellent wetting. Its high cloud point promotes formulation clarity. This product is commonly used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications.

NINATE® 411 is an isopropyl amine salt of branched alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is an anionic surfactant used in the manufacture of latex. It also finds application in a variety of agricultural formulations and in oil- and solvent-based systems. It is kosher-certified.

G-3300 operates as an anionic surfactant with versatile applications. It is employed as a pigment dispersant in both water- and oil-based paints. Additionally, it serves as an effective wetting agent suitable for waterborne coatings. Its integration can take place during the letdown phase of production or through post-addition to the final formulation. The potential positive effects encompass gloss enhancement, improved color acceptance, and enhanced washability.

STEPWET® DOS 70 functions as a potent wetting agent for aqueous systems and mineral dispersions. STEPWET® DOS 70 also serves as an emulsifying agent for oil-in-water emulsions. Its applications encompass emulsion polymerization and agriculture, and its production is centered in Europe.

POLYSTEP® A-16-22 serves as an anionic surfactant with a primary focus on latex production. Its effectiveness shines, particularly when used in conjunction with vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride. Its use extends to the manufacture of styrene butadiene rubber (sbr) and styrene acrylic latexes.

MAKON® L101 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer distinguished for water-in-oil emulsification, low foaming, defoaming, and fast wetting attributes. Its usage spans metalworking, paints and coatings, agriculture, and industrial applications. Its core applications include anti-foaming, defoaming, oil cutting, dispersants, water-in-oil emulsifiers, emulsion polymerization, and textiles. It is a low-ash product.

POLYSTEP® SY 15 is an anionic surfactant that primarily serves as a primary emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization process. Specifically designed for latex manufacturing, it plays a pivotal role in forming and stabilizing latex emulsions. Moreover, POLYSTEP® SY 15 is kosher certified, ensuring its alignment with relevant dietary requirements. Its utilization in latex production contributes to the creation of top-notch latex materials characterized by enhanced stability and performance.

MAKON® 25R2 stands as a notable nonionic reverse EO/PO block copolymer, prized for its swift-breaking, low foaming, and defoaming capabilities. Its versatility extends across a spectrum of industries where its unique properties find diverse applications and contribute to enhanced performance and efficiency.

MAKON® DA-6 is a high-active nonionic surfactant that excels in emulsification, moderate foam generation, detergency, and excellent wetting properties. It has a broad spectrum of applications, including laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, hand dishwashing, and institutional and industrial cleaning formulations. Importantly, makon da-6 aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

BIO-SOFT® S-101 is a c11.3 linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid that delivers excellent detergency and compatibility with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. Its versatile application encompasses various hi&i cleaning scenarios, including acidic formulations. This surfactant's utility extends to emulsifiable concentrates, concentrated emulsions, and suspoemulsions within agricultural contexts. Compliant with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen, it also makes an appearance on cleangredients.

BIO-SOFT® N1-7 is a c11 linear alcohol ethoxylate delivering fast wetting, moderate to high foam, emulsification abilities, and effective detergency. Its application spans laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning. It meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing, ensuring environmental and safety compliance.

MAKON® NF-12 is a nonionic surfactant renowned for its low foaming characteristics and excellent wetting capabilities. Its versatility is evident in applications like mechanical dishwashing, metal cleaning, spray washing, general-purpose cleaning, emulsion polymerization, textile wetting and scouring, and as an adjuvant for agricultural products.

POLYSTEP® B-23E is an anionic surfactant valued for its freeze-thaw and mechanical stability. It's employed in latex manufacture, providing an alternative to ape surfactants. Its ability to incorporate water-soluble monomers and enhance hydrophobicity in dried polymer films is an asset.

POLYSTEP® TSP-16 falls under the category of tristyrylphenol ethoxylates. This nonionic surfactant provides mechanical and freeze-thaw stability, water resistance, and adhesion in emulsion polymerization systems. It works as an emulsifier, latex frothing agent, adjuvant, and wetting agent. Its applications span multiple sectors, including agricultural solutions, emulsion polymerization, and industrial products. It also carries kosher certification.

POLYSTEP® C-12S operates as an alkyl sulfate emulsifier tailored for paint and coating applications. Its kosher certification highlights its alignment with dietary laws. Applied in latex manufacture within the emulsion polymerization market, it supports the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions, contributing to high-quality coatings and paints.

POLYSTEP® A-16 is an anionic surfactant employed in latex manufacture, compatible with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. In combination with nonionic surfactants like polystep® f-6, it complements styrene-butadiene. In acrylic latexes, it pairs with higher nonionic surfactants such as polystep® f-9. It finds relevance in vinyl acetate latexes, especially those rich in protective colloid, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions.

WACKER® Plasticizer 1000 is a colorless, clear, and odorless liquid that is not miscible with water. It is primarily used as a raw material for the production of RTV-1 silicone rubbers. This product finds applications in sealants and silicone sealant compounding.

WACKER® Plasticizer 1000 LV is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is not miscible with water. It is commonly used as a raw material for the production of RTV-1 sealants. This product is suitable for applications in adhesives and sealants. Please note that WACKER® Silicone Fluid AK 1000 should not be used as a raw material for the production of RTV-1 sealants.

WACKER® AK 10 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 10 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits good solubility in a wide range of solvents and minimal changes in physical properties over a broad temperature range.

Wacker Chemie Methyl Acetate (MetAc) 97% is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ester-like odor. It is produced continuously, with a capacity of several thousand metric tons per year. It has undergone full registration under REACH. This product serves as a solvent in detergent, adhesive, paint, and coating applications.

WACKER® Polymer FD 350 is a hydroxyfunctional polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It is a colorless, clear, and odorless liquid that is not miscible with water. It is recommended for use in a variety of processing and formulating applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, softeners (textile), and mold-making products.

WACKER® AK 200 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 200 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits low surface tension, resulting in high surface activity. Additionally, it is chemically highly unreactive and has a low solidifying point.

Wacker Chemie Ethyl 2-Chloroacetoacetate (2-Cl-ACE) is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. It serves as a versatile building block for various applications. It is commonly used as a building block for heterocycles such as thiazoles and pyrazoles. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals like Cimetidine, pesticides including Mevinphos and herbicide-safeners, and vitamins such as A1 and B6.

Wacker Chemie 3-Chlorobutanone (3-Cl-MEK) is a chlorinated intermediate. It is a colorless to brownish, mobile liquid with a pungent odor. This compound serves as a building block for various heterocycles and is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals like sulfamoxole, sulfisoxazole, and sulfoguanole. Additionally, it finds application in the synthesis of pesticides.

WACKER® AK 100 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 100 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It has a high flash point, demonstrating its resistance to ignition. It also exhibits high heat resistance and good solubility in a wide range of solvents.

WACKER® Silazane HMN is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is a universal silylating agent used for the derivatization of alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, mercaptans, etc. It is applicable in chemical production processes in various markets, particularly industrial.

Wacker Chemie Methyl Acetate (MetAc) 99.5% is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ester-like odor. It serves as a solvent in various industries, including detergents, adhesives, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Methyl acetate is particularly effective as a solvent for cellulose ester, cellulose ether, nitrocellulose, and polyvinyl acetate. It is also capable of dissolving many fats and oils.

WACKER® AK 500 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 500 mm²/s. Its chemical structure imparts exceptional properties that distinguish it from organic materials like mineral oils. WACKER® AK 500 exhibits excellent dielectric properties, low surface tension resulting in high surface activity, and a high degree of chemical inertness. These characteristics make it well-suited for various applications where these specific properties are required.