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

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper

Physical Form

Liquid

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

Drums

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 minimise 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.

EMULGANTE EL-18

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