EMULDAC AS-80

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohol Ethoxylates

Chemical Name

Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated,

Ceteareth-80

Ingredient Origin

Petrochemical,

Synthetic

CASE Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Stabilizer

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Emulsifier,

Stabilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Dispersant,

Emulsifier,

Stabilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Dispersant,

Stabilizer

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Fluids & Lubricants

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Dispersing & Wetting Additives,

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Performance Additives,

Surface Protective Additives

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,

Wetting & Dispersion Aids

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Stabilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Stabilizers

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Nonionic Surfactants

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleaning,

Dispersing,

Emulsifying

HII Features

Dispersing,

Emulsifying

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Consumer Goods,

HI&I Care,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Fluids & Lubricants

Consumer Goods — Footwear

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care

Adhesives & Sealants — Industrial & Assembly Adhesives

Textile & Footwear Adhesives

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing,

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Water Treatment

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper

Fluids & Lubricants Type

Metalworking Fluids

Fluids & Lubricants End Use

Metalworking Fluids

Home Care Applications

Automatic Dishwash,

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents,

Industrial Cleaners

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• EMULDAC AS-80 is used as dispersant for dyes and pigments in the textile field.
• In the detergency field EMULDAC AS-80 is suitable for automatic dishwashing tablets and toilet rim blocks.
• In the personal care field EMULDAC AS-80 is used as O/W emulsifier in a broad range of pH and as dispersant for “hair-dyeing” formulations

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (1% in 10% NaCl)	73-77	°C	RCM 3646
Density (50°C)	1.06	g/cm³	ASTM D7042, ASTM D4052
pH (5%)	5.0-7.0	-	MPL 1007.0
Viscosity at 70°C	160	cSt	ASTM D445, ASTM D7042
Flash Point	min. 125	°C	ASTM D 93
Pour Point	55	°C	ASTM D 97
Hydroxyl Number	15-25	mg KOH/g	RCM 3851
HLB	18.5	-	Calculated
Ethylene Oxide Content	93	%w/w	Calculated

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

China (Mainland)

Regional Availability

• Asia Pacific
• Europe

Packaging Information

EMULDAC AS-80 is generally supplied in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Storage and Handling

• EMULDAC AS-80 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-80 is solid at room temperature and it becomes homogeneous at temperature about 55°C.
• If EMULDAC AS-80 is packaged, it should be stored in a cool location in sacks or containers made of plastic materials impermeable to moisture.