EMULGANTE EL is a castor oil polyethyleneglycol ether, (about 50 moles of ethylene oxide). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Dispersant, Solubilizer

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives, Ethers

End Uses: Textiles

Synonyms: Castor Oil Ethoxylated, Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
61791-12-6
EC No.
500-151-7

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

EMULGANTE EL is used as O/W solubilizer and dispersing agent in industrial applications, in particular as dye equalizing agent for textile auxiliaries.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (50°C)1.04g/cm³ASTM D7042 , ASTM D4052
Cloud Point (1% in water)80-85°CRCM 3646
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Molecular Weight (Average)3.200g/molcalculated
Viscosity at 50°C86cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Colormax. 5-
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Saponification Number48-56mg KOH/gRCM 3820
HLB14.2-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content71%w/wCalculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

EMULGANTE EL is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage and Handling
  • EMULGANTE EL 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 is a paste at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature higher than 35°C. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases