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Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Applicable Processes: Acrylic Resins Manufacturing, Emulsion Polymerization, Styrenic Acrylic Resins Manufacturing, Vinyl Acetate Manufacturing, Vinyl Acetate-Versatic Vinyl Ester Copolymer (VA/VeoVa) Manufacturing, Vinyl Acrylic Manufacturing

Features: Excellent Heat Stability, Good Wetting Properties

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    • Kemsurf ESD60 is a sodium neutralized alkyl ether sulfate and finds application where foaming, wetting and detergency are required.
    • Kemsurf ESD60 has good stability in the presence of high electrolyte and hard water environments. Also the product is tolerant to mildly alkaline solutions at ambient temperatures, but tends to hydrolyse in acidic solutions.
    • Kemsurf ESD60 is an excellent emulsifier for emulsion polymerization for systems such as:
      • Vinyl Acetate
      • Vinyl Acetate - Acrylic
      • Vinyl Acetate - VeoVa
      • Styrene - Acrylic
      • Acrylic Monomers

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear to hazy liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Solvent
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    CompositionSodium lauryl ether (3 eo) sulphate--
    Viscosity (at 25°C)90.7cPs-
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.046--
    Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
    Flash Point32.0°C-
    Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous)36.82mN/m-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    SAM (Equivalent Weight 429)58 - 62%-
    pH (1% Aqueous)6 - 9--

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    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information

    Kemsurf ESD60 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf ESD60 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.