EMULDAC AS-22 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1618S and ethylene oxide (about 21 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Dispersant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Ethers, Non-Ionics

End Uses: Textiles

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
68439-49-6
EC No.
500-212-8

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • EMULDAC AS-22 is used as dispersant in industrial applications.
  • In the textile field EMULDAC AS-22 is used as dispersant for dyes and pigments.
  • In the personal care field EMULDAC AS-22 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
Density (50°C)1g/cm³ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Cloud Point (1% in 10% NaCl)78-80°CRCM 3646
pH (5%)5.0-7.0-MPL 1007.0
Free Water (Karl Fischer)max. 0.5% massRCM 3804
Viscosity at 70°C45cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Pour Point46°CASTM D 97
Molecular Weight1.155-1.250g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number45-49mg KOH/gRCM 3851
HLB15.6-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content78%w/wCalculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

EMULDAC AS-22 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling
  • EMULDAC AS-22 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.
  • EMULDAC AS-22 is solid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature about 50°C