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NONIONIC EMULSIFIER FOR EMULSION POLYMERIZATION
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate. It improves the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions.
The recommended usage is 2% active based on monomers.
Emulsogen LCN 217
NONIONIC EMULSIFIER FOR EMULSION POLYMERIZATION
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate. It improves the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions.
The recommended usage is 2% active based on monomers.
Benefits
The use of Emulsogen LCN 217 offers the following advantages:
Product properties:
low VOC
free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
hazard label free
readily biodegradable
easy to handle (liquid material; soluble in water)
FDA approved
Performance in emulsion polymerization:
maintains low viscosity of polymer emulsion at different shear rates
enhanced electrolyte stability
improved shelf life (high freeze thaw stability)
Product group: Fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Active content: 70%
Appearance: clear liquid
pH value: 6 - 8
Solubility: soluble in water
Density: approx. 1.07 g/cm3
Viscosity: approx. 340 mPas
Crystallisation temperature: approx. 0 °C
Flash point: > 100 °C
HLB value: 17
Emulsogen® LCN 217 is a nonionic emulsifier for industrial applications. It is composed of alkyl polyethylene glycol ether with 21 mole ethylene oxide. This product is ready biodegradable and contains no additional biocides. Emulsogen® LCN 217 is used as an emulsifier for emulsion polymerization improving the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions. This product is also is used as a dispersing agent for emulsion paints to improve the scrub resistance.
COMPANY
Ataman– Paints & Coatings offers a broad range of ingredients for each step of the paints & coatings value chain, including low VOC and label-free additives for architectural paints and colorants, APEO-free emulsifiers for the emulsion polymerization and specialty intermediates for the synthesis of paint additives.
The portfolio includes among others wetting and dispersing agents, compatibilizers, stabilizers, neutralizing agents, humectants, silver biocides, emulsifiers and process aids.
Emulsogen® LCN 217 is a nonionic emulsifier for industrial applications. It is composed of alkyl polyethylene glycol ether with 21 mole ethylene oxide. This product is ready biodegradable and contains no additional biocides. Emulsogen® LCN 217 is used as an emulsifier for emulsion polymerization improving the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions. This product is also is used as a dispersing agent for emulsion paints to improve the scrub resistance.
Emulsogen® LCN 217 by Clariant is a non-ionic, APEO-free, low VOC (less than 1%) alkyl polyethylene glycol ether with 21 mole ethylene oxide. Acts as a dispersing agent. It improves scrub resistance, is ready biodegradable and contains no additional biocides. It is soluble in water in any ratio to produce a clear solution. Emulsogen® LCN 217 is used in label-free industrial 2008/4452/EC), the German Blue Angel (RAL UZ 102:2010), the Scandinavian Nordic Swan (2.3 2008) and the French NF Environment (NF130:2012).
EMULSOGEN®LCN 217
Nonionic emulsifier for industrial applications
COMPOSITION: Alkyl polyethylene glycol ether with 21 mole ethylene oxide
PRODUCT PROPERTIES*)
Active substance content about 70% in water
Appearance
at 5°C: clear liquid
at 25°C: clear liquid
at 50°C: clear liquid
Density at 25°C (DIN 51757): About 1.07 g/cm³
Viscosity (Brookfield, spindle 4, 25°C): about 340 mPa*s
Flash point (DIN/ISO 2592): > 100°C
pH of a 1% aqueous solution: About 6 – 8
Solubility in water: Emulsogen LCN 217 is soluble in water in any ratio to produce a clear solution.
Surface Activity c.m.c.: about 2,5 g/l based on active material lowest observed surface tension: about 34 mN/m
Crystallization point: about 0°C
Biodegdedability : Emulsogen LCN 217 is ready biodegradable and contains no additional biocides.
*) These characteristics are for guidance only and are not to be taken as product specifications. The tolerances are given in the
product specification sheet. For further information on product properties, toxicological, ecological and safety data, please refer to the
safety data sheet.
USE
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as an emulsifiers for emulsion polymerization improving the shear, temperature and electrolyte stability of polymer dispersions. Recommended usage: 2 % active based on monomers.
Emulsogen LCN 217 is used as a dispersing agent for emulsion paints to improve the scrub resistance.
