- Functions:Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant (Nonionic), Co-Emulsifier, Detergent, Co-Emulsifier, Dispersant, Surfactant
IGEPAL CO-530 is a nonionic surfactant with diverse applications, including paper processing and industrial metal cleaning. It's employed as an emulsifier for silicones and agricultural chemicals, serving as an oil-soluble surfactant, emulsifying agent, detergent, and dispersing agent for petroleum oils. Classified within the chemical group of nonylphenol ethoxylates, its primary function centers around being a deinking agent, which is particularly relevant in paper processing.