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Functions: Emulsifier, Fiber Lubricant, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable, Foreign matter-free, Low Toxicity

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    Features & Benefits

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    Applications & Uses

    Industrial Additives End Use
    Applications
    • Lansurf CO40 is a nonionic surfactant produced from the ethoxylation of castor oil. This product offers good emulsification, wetting, detergency and lubricity. This product also has the advantage of being of low toxicity and has good food contact approval.
    • Lansurf CO40 is used in many application areas, typical examples being:
      • Textile : Good fiber lubricant with good detergency
      • Agrochemicals : Used in balance pair emulsifier systems
      • Phenolic Foam : Used as a foaming agent in phenolic foam systems.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear yellow liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solids Content100.0%
    CompositionCastor oil ethoxylate
    Moles of EO40.0
    HLB Value13.5
    Pour Point11.0°C
    Viscosity (at 25°C)700.0cPs
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.07
    Flash Pointmin. 100°C
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH (10% Aqueous)5 - 7
    Saponification Value56 - 68mg.KOH/g

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information

    Lansurf CO40 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf CO40 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.