Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 61791-12-6
- EC No.
- 500-151-7
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
EMULGANTE EL-18 is used as dispersing agent for pigment and clay. In industrial applications EMULGANTE EL-18 is used as rewetting agent for leather, as softener and dyeing assistant for paint and paper.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Density (50°C) | 1.02 | g/cm³ | ASTM D7042 , ASTM D4052 |
Cloud Point (10% in BDG at 25%) | 65-6 7 | °C | RCM 3646 |
pH (5%) | 5.0-7.0 | - | MPL 1007.0 |
Free Water (Karl Fischer) | max. 0.5 | % mass | RCM 3804 |
Molecular Weight (Average) | 2.000 | g/mol | calculated |
Color | max. 5 | - | — |
Flash Point | min. 125 | °C | ASTM D 93 |
Viscosity at 25°C | 314 | cSt | ASTM D445, ASTM D7042 |
Saponification Number | 78-88 | mg KOH/g | RCM 3820 |
Pour Point | 0 | °C | ASTM D 97 |
HLB | 10.4 | - | Calculated |
Ethylene Oxide Content | 52 | %w/w | Calculated |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
EMULGANTE EL-18 is generally supplied in drums.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage and Handling
- EMULGANTE EL-18 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
- It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 40°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
- EMULGANTE EL-18 is a clear liquid at room temperature and it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than 0°C.
- Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases.