EMULGANTE EL-65

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EMULGANTE EL-65 is a castor oil polyethyleneglycol ether, (about 38 moles of ethylene oxide). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives, Ethers, Non-Ionics

Functions: Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Synonyms: Castor Oil Ethoxylated, Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil

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Identification & Functionality

Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
61791-12-6
EC No.
500-151-7

Applications & Uses

Markets
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • EMULGANTE EL-65 is used as O/W solubilizer and dispersing agent in industrial applications, in particular as dye equalizing agent for textile auxiliaries.
  • EMULGANTE EL-65 is used as emulsifier for lubricant in plastic, textile and metalworking applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Molecular Weight2.7g/mol
Density (50°C)1.03g/cm³ASTM D7042
Cloud Point (1% in water)70-75°CRCM 3646
pH (5%)5-7RCM 3645
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.50%massRCM 3804
Viscosity (at 50°C)85.0cStASTM D7042
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
HLB13.0
Colormax. 5GardnerRCM 3668
Ethylene Oxide Content65.0%w/w
Pour Point15.0°CASTM D 97
Saponification Number58-68mgKOH/gRCM 3820

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

EMULGANTE EL-65 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage and Handling
  • EMULGANTE EL-65 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-65 is a liquid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature higher than 15°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.