EMULGANTE EL-30

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Castor Oil Derivatives,

Ethers,

Non-Ionics

Chemical Name

Castor Oil, Ethoxylated

Industrial Additives Functions

Emulsifier,

Lubricant,

Softener,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

61791-12-6

EC No.

500-151-7

Technologies

Fluids & Lubricants,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Performance Additives

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Finishing Additives & Treatments

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Fluids & Lubricants

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Fluids & Lubricants Type

Metalworking Fluids

Fluids & Lubricants End Use

Cutting Oils,

Drawing Oils,

Metalworking Fluids

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• EMULGANTE EL-30 is used as lubricant, oil emulsifier and wetting agent for fiber finish in textile field.
• In metalworking field EMULGANTE EL-30 is used as cutting and drawing fluid ingredient.
• In leather application EMULGANTE EL-30 is used as rewetting agent and softener.

Properties

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%)	68-6 9	°C	RCM 3646
pH (10% water solution)	5.0-7.0	-	RCM 3645
Free Water (Karl Fischer)	max. 0.5	% mass	RCM 3804
Molecular Weight (Average)	2.300	g/mol	calculated
Viscosity at 50°C	90	cSt	ASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Acid Number	max. 1	mg KOH/g	—
Color	max. 7	-	—
Flash Point	min. 125	°C	ASTM D 93
Saponification Number	70-76	mg KOH/g	RCM 3820
Pour Point	9	°C	ASTM D 97
HLB	11.8	-	Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content	59	%w/w	Calculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging Information

EMULGANTE EL-30 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage And Handling

• EMULGANTE EL-30 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-30 is a clear liquid at room temperature and it becomes a solid wax at temperature lower than 9°C.
• Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases.
• Shelf-life is 24 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.