ROKAnol T18 (Ceteareth-18)

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ROKAnol® T18 (Ceteareth-18) belongs to non-ionic surfactants from the group of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, INCI name: Ceteareth-18. The product is based on high molecular alcohol of natural origin. It is produced in the form of white wax. ROKAnol® T18 has excellent emulsifying and dispersing properties. The hydrophilic-lyophilic balance (HLB) value of the product is 16.3, which places it in the group of hydrophilic emulsifiers.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols, Non-Ionics

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
68439-49-6
EC No.
500-212-8

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Applications & Uses

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Applications

ROKAnol T18 is used as a component of washing agents. It features dye and pigment dispersing properties. It has very good mineral spirits, kerosene, xylene, plant and animal fat emulsifying power. It can be used in oxidizing, reducing and hard water environments. It is active in warm water, in an acid and neutral bath, as well as in diluted alkalies. ROKAnol T18 can be used in a mixture with other non-ionic auxiliary agents and in mixtures with anionic and cationic surface active agents.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Wax
Odor
Weak, Characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (1% Solution)5.5 - 8.5
Water contentmax. 1%(m/m)
Other solventsLow Aliphatic Alcohols, Benzene
Solubility in waterGood (In Hot Water)
Cloud Point (NaCl solution 100 g/l)74-77°C
Solidification Pointapprox. 40°C
Density at 40°Capprox. 0.97g/ml
Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance (HLB)approx. 16.3
Molecular weightapprox. 1100

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