- Functions:Emulsifier
- Chemical Family:Sulfonates, Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives, Alkyl Sulfonates, Branched Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (BAS)
- Applicable Processes:Emulsion Polymerization, Latex Manufacturing
POLYSTEP® A-16 is an anionic surfactant employed in latex manufacture, compatible with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. In combination with nonionic surfactants like polystep® f-6, it complements styrene-butadiene. In acrylic latexes, it pairs with higher nonionic surfactants such as polystep® f-9. It finds relevance in vinyl acetate latexes, especially those rich in protective colloid, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions.