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The EMPILAN KA series of decyl ethoxylates provides a range of products with an excellent combination of foaming, wetting and emulsification properties.
EMPILAN KA 5 is an alcohol ethoxylate based on a C10-C12 alcohol.
The degree of ethoxylation is circa 5.
EMPILAN KA 5 is an efficient wetting and foaming agent used to provide cleaning, foaming, wetting and emulsification in a wide variety of industrial applications including Home, Beauty and Personal Care.
EMPILAN KA 5 is Non- ionic surfactant with effective cleansing and emulsification properties.
Stable over a wide range of pH and concentration.
EMPILAN KA 5 acts as an emulsifier.
EMPILAN KA 5 is compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants.
EMPILAN KA 5 is stable over a wide range of pH and concentration.
EMPILAN KA 5 is used in shower and bath products, shampoo, liquid soaps and bactericidal hand cleanser.
EMPILAN KA 5 is non-ionic surfactant.
Stable over a wide range of pH.
Shorter alkyl chain gives greater solubility and tolerance to electrolyte, with excellent wetting and foaming power.
Ideal for surface cleaning.
Naturally derived grade may also be available upon request.
EMPILAN KA 5 is 100% active liquid.
EMPILAN KA 5 is non vegetable.
Wetting Ability of EMPILAN KA 5:
The wetting ability was determined by the method ISO 8022 “Determination of wetting power by immersion”, commonly referred to as the Draves wetting test.
The results are expressed as the time elapsed, in seconds, measured at 25°C, with shorter wetting times indicating more efficient wetting agents.
Foam Characteristics of EMPILAN KA 5:
The foam characteristics were determined by the ASTM standard D1173, Ross & Miles foam test method.
The tests were carried out at a concentration of 1g/L in hard water and readings are expressed as volume of foam in mL, in seconds, at 25°C, at 0 seconds, then again after 60 and 300 seconds.
Storage and Handling of EMPILAN KA 5:
Liquid alcohol ethoxylates are prone to separate and eventually solidify at low temperatures, particularly during prolonged storage.
In this case, EMPILAN KA 5 is recommended that EMPILAN KA 5 should be re homogenised before use.
This is readily achieved by heating EMPILAN KA 5.
The clear point is the minimum temperature at which a homogenous solution can be expected.
Alcohol ethoxylates are chemically stable for at least 12 months in their original packaging.
Exposure to the atmosphere can cause EMPILAN KA 5 to discolour with time, although this will not normally affect the performance.
Excess alkali and heat are both factors that will accelerate discolouration and EMPILAN KA 5 is recommended not to store these products at elevated temperatures for prolonged periods, especially if colour is critical to the application
Properties of EMPILAN KA 5:
Appearance at 25°C: Liquid
Nominal Moles of EO: 5
Concentration (%): 100
HLB (calculated): 11.5
Cloud Point (°C): 0.5% in water - 36 ca. 36 ca. 50 ca. 80
Solubility at 25°C:
10% in iso-propanol: Soluble
10% in water: Soluble
Density at 40°C (g/ml): 0.96
Set Point (°C): ca. -2
Clear Point (°C): ca. 29
Description: Deceth-5
Polymer / Substance: Polymer
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EMPILAN CIS
EMPILAN CME/T
EMPILAN EGMS
EMPILAN KBE 2
EMPILAN KBE 21
EMPILAN KBE 3
EMPILAN KBE 7
EMPILAN KCL
EMPILAN KCL 7/9
EMPILAN KCL 9/85
EMPILAN KCL 11
EMPILAN KCL 11/90
EMPILAN KI 6
EMPILAN KI 6.5
EMPILAN KI 8
EMPILAN KI 10
EMPILAN KM 20/FK
EMPILAN KM 25/FK
EMPILAN KM 25/PW
EMPILAN KM 50/FK
EMPILAN KM 50/PW
EMPILAN KM 80/PW
EMPILAN KR 2.5
EMPILAN KR 5
EMPILAN KR 6
EMPILAN KR 6/90
EMPILAN KR 8
EMPILAN KT 7/80
EMPILAN MAA/SI
EMPILAN ME10-CN
EMPILAN PF 7169
