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STEOL® CS-230 HP MZ is a sodium lauryl ether sulfate derived from fatty alcohols, ethoxylated to an average of two moles, and sulfated via Stepan's continuous SO3 process. This continuous sulfation process ensures consistent, high purity, affording excellent reproducibility in formulations utilizing STEOL® CS-230 HP MZ.

POLYSTEP® B-19PS is a highly ethoxylated anionic surfactant that provides good freeze-thaw stability along with mechanical stability for use in the manufacture of latex. This surfactant provides steric and electrostatic barriers between latex particles. POLYSTEP® B-19PS. The product functions as an emulsifier.

POLYSTEP® B-7 is an anionic surfactant utilized in latex production. Notably, it enhances water resistance, making it valuable in various polymer systems, particularly styrene-butadiene or vinyl chloride. This surfactant's benefits extend to the manufacture of fine-particle-size acrylics and styrene-acrylics, often leading to improved water resistance.

STEOL® DES32-IS functions as an anionic surfactant, playing a pivotal role in gypsum wallboard manufacture and textile applications. Its influence is particularly pronounced as a gypsum foaming agent. It finds relevance in neutral scouring textile applications and textile wet processing.

POLYSTEP® B-11 stands as an anionic surfactant, predominantly employed in latex manufacturing. Its efficacy is evident in latex particle size control, and it extends its value to various agricultural applications. It is particularly effective in systems involving vinyl chloride and styrene-butadiene emulsions.

POLYSTEP® C-OP3S is an anionic surfactant that plays a pivotal role in enhancing mechanical and freeze-thaw stability within latex systems. It also assists in controlling latex particle size and functions as an emulsifier across a variety of systems, particularly those involving vinyl acetate copolymers. It contributes to the mechanical and freeze-thaw stability of latex systems.

POLYSTEP® B-430S is an anionic surfactant boasting excellent freeze-thaw and mechanical stability, along with effective particle size control. Its significance lies in the manufacture of latexes, serving as a suitable alternative to ape surfactants. It has the added distinction of being kosher certified.

POLYSTEP® B-40 stands as a mild anionic surfactant suited for diverse latex systems, potentially replacing ape surfactants. Belonging to the alkyl ether sulfates chemical group, it functions as an emulsifier. It holds kosher certification and finds its place in the market for emulsion polymerization, particularly in latex manufacture.

POLYSTEP® B-5 is an anionic surfactant primarily utilized in latex production, specifically well-suited for manufacturing acrylics and styrene acrylics with fine particle sizes. It can be combined with nonionic surfactants to create efficient acrylic emulsions. The product POLYSTEP® B-5 is biodegradable.

POLYSTEP® B-5-N serves as an anionic surfactant useful in latex manufacture, especially in polymer systems like styrene butadiene or vinyl chloride. It's also applicable to fine particle-size acrylics and styrene acrylics. This product, when combined with nonionic surfactants, can yield satisfactory acrylic emulsions. Notably, POLYSTEP® B-5-N contains no formaldehyde.

POLYSTEP® B-23E is an anionic surfactant valued for its freeze-thaw and mechanical stability. It's employed in latex manufacture, providing an alternative to ape surfactants. Its ability to incorporate water-soluble monomers and enhance hydrophobicity in dried polymer films is an asset.

CEDEPAL® FA-406 is a unique surfactant known for its remarkable foaming capabilities across various conditions, including soft and hard water, saturated brine, and gypsum solutions. It serves as a versatile foaming agent applicable for multiple purposes. Widely used in wallboard applications for its foaming power, it also proves its worth in gas and oil field drilling operations, as well as concrete admixtures.

POLYSTEP® B-5A is an alkyl sulfate with an emulsifying function in latex production. It falls within the surfactant category and serves as an emulsifier in the manufacturing process of latex. Its role is crucial in forming and stabilizing latex emulsions, ensuring high-quality latex-based products. Its primary market is emulsion polymerization, where it plays a vital role in the production of latex materials.

ALPHA FOAMER® is an anionic foaming agent that plays a vital role in gypsum wallboard, firefighting foam applications, and the creation of foam-forming products. It is categorized under the alkyl ether sulfates chemical group and serves as a gypsum foaming agent.

POLYSTEP® B-330S is an anionic surfactant integral to latex manufacture, aiding in particle size control. Its advantages extend to various polymer systems, particularly those involving vinyl chloride and styrene-butadiene emulsions. Derived from fatty alcohols, ethoxylated to an average of 3 moles, and sulfated via stepan's continuous so3 process.

ZELEC® A081 is an alcohol phosphate that can be used to help decrease the viscosity of high-pressure compounds. It can also be used to reduce and stabilize viscosity and act as a color stabilizer in rubber. It also plays the role of a lubricant additive for plastic materials and provides antistatic properties in fiber lubricating oils. It can also be used as a spreading agent for oils and waxes and as an internal demolding agent for molding plastic and pultrusion. It is an additive that inhibits deposits of a corrosive nature during the soldering of light metals (aluminum and magnesium) and can be used in construction as a concrete additive. It is also used as a dispersing agent in ink formulations.