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Lansurf AE108W is a nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of 8 moles of ethylene oxide onto a 2-propyl heptanol base. This particular range of ethylene oxide offers a product with a wide range of applications especially for detergency and wetting. This product has good environmental profiling and is readily biodegradable.

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Foreign matter-free

Applicable Processes: Emulsion Polymerization

Physical Form: Liquid

Synonyms: Ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol, Poly(ethylene oxide) mono-2-propylheptyl ether, Polyethylene glycol mono-2-propyl-1-heptyl ether, Polyethylene glycol mono(2-propylheptyl) ether, Polyethylene oxide mono-2-propyl-1-heptyl ether

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Crop & Plant Type
    Industrial Additives Functions
    CAS No.
    160875-66-1
    EC No.
    605-233-7

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features
    Features
    • Great detergency
    • Good wetting
    • Readily biodegradable
    • A good substitute for C9-11 ethoxylates (7 - 9 moles)

    Applications & Uses

    Applicable Processes
    Applications
    • Lansurf AE108W is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide on a synthetic primary alcohol.
    • This product is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic and other nonionic surfactants, and exhibits good Oil/Water emulsification, wetting and detergency.
    • This product is typically used for the emulsification of mineral oils and waxes and hydrocarbon solvents; emulsion polymerisation; emulsifier for agrochemical formulations.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear to hazy liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Cloud Point (1% Aqueous)54 - 58°C
    Solids Content78 - 82%
    Solids Content85.0%
    CompositionAlcohol ethoxylate
    Moles of EO8.0
    HLB Value14.5
    Pour Pointmax. 5°C
    Viscosity (at 25°C)55.0cPs
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.98
    Flash Pointmin. 150°C
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH (5% Aqueous)5 - 8
    Color (Hazen)max. 100

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    Lansurf AE108W 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 Lansurf AE108W 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.