LORODAC 20-24 X

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LORODAC 20-24 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1214 and ethylene oxide (about 20 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

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

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Non-Ionics

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
68439-50-9
EC No.
500-213-3

Applications & Uses

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Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • LORODAC 20-24 is a emulsifier with high HLB value in O/W emulsions.
  • LORODAC 20-24 is mainly used as an emulsifier agent for O/W emulsions in combination with a lower HLB non-ionic surfactant.
  • LORODAC 20-24 is used in emulsion polymerisation in industrial applications, in textile field it is used as dispersant.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (50% w/w Isopropanol)max. 30APHAMPL 1002.0
Physical State Changement35-40°CMPL 1001.0
Cloud Point (1% in 10% NaCl)75-7 7°CMPL 2001.0
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Viscosity at 70°C28cStASTM D7042
Density at 70°C1.014g/cm3ASTM D7042
Ash Contentmax. 0.2%—
Pour Point38°C—
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Molecular Weight965-1080g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number52-58mg KOH/gMPL 1010.0
HLB16.2-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content82%w/wCalculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
Packaging Information

LORODAC 20-24 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage And Handling
  • LORODAC 20-24 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
  • It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 50°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
  • LORODAC 20-24 is solid at room temperature and it becomes liquid at temperature above than 40°C.
  • Shelf-life is 36 months from production date for product in its original and sealed packaging.