EMULDAC AS-3,5 is a fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether, based on NAFOL 1618S and ethylene oxide (about 3,5 moles). For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Ethers, Non-Ionics

End Uses: Leather, Paper & Pulp, Textiles

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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-3,5 is used as intermediate in esterification processes for textile, leather and paper auxiliaries production.
  • Due to its low number of EO (low HLB value), EMULDAC AS-3,5 is mainly used as emulsifier agent for W/O emulsions.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (50% m/m Isopropanol)max. 30APHARCM 3668
Cloud Point (20+100 in BDG at 25%)61-63°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 70°C19cStASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Density at 50°C900kg/m3ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
Pour Point33°C
Flash Pointmin. 125°CASTM D 93
Molecular Weight416-435g/molCalculated
Hydroxyl Number129-135mg KOH/gRCM 3851
HLB7.7-Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content38%w/wCalculated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

EMULDAC AS-3,5 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage and Handling
  • EMULDAC AS-3,5 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.
  • EMULDAC AS-3,5 is solid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous and transparent at temperature about 40°C.