EMULDAC AS-11 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1618S and ethylene oxide (about 11 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Scouring Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Ethers, Non-Ionics

End Uses: Textiles, Waxes

Applicable Processes: Metal Soaking

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
68439-49-6
EC No.
500-212-8
Product Origin

EMULDAC AS-11 is manufactured from following raw materials:

  • Alcohols C16 and C18 linear with vegetable / synthetic origin
  • Ethylene oxide with synthetic origin

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • EMULDAC AS-11 can be used in metal soaking and wax emulsification application.
  • In the textile field EMULDAC AS-11 is used as wool scouring agent. In the detergency field
  • EMULDAC AS-11 is used in HDP formulations due to its high emulsification property at high temperature.
  • In the personal care field EMULDAC AS-11 is used as O/W emulsifier in a broad range of pH.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (50% m/m Isopropanol)max. 30APHARCM 3668
Cloud Point (1% in water)88-90°CRCM 3646
Polyethylene Glycols Contentmax. 3% massMPL 2002.0
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Viscosity at 50°C44cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Density at 50°C980kg/m3ASTM D7042 , ASTM D4052
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
HLB13-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content65%w/wCalculated
Pour Point40°CASTM D 97
Molecular Weight728-769g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number73-77mg KOH/gRCM 3851
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Yeasts/Moulds Countmax. 10CFU/gEu.Ph. 5.1.4
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 100CFU/gEu.Ph. 5.1.4

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

EMULDAC AS-11 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Preservative System

EMULDAC AS-11 does not contain any preservative. EMULDAC AS-11 is not susceptible to microbial growth because of extremely low water content.

Storage and Handling
  • EMULDAC AS-11 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks.
  • It is suggested to keep the product at temperature below 45°C, it is preferable to avoid heating above 60°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
  • EMULDAC AS-11 is solid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature about 40°C.