GENAPOL PF 20

Genapol PF 20 is a low-foaming, non-ionic surfactant for the chemical industry.

Genapol PF 20 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates and vinyl acetate.

Genapol PF 20 is a low foaming, nonionic surfactant and defoamer for use in detergents and cleaning agents. 
Genapol PF 20 is also used as a low foaming emulsifier in emulsion polymerization and as a dispersing agent for pigment pastes and preparations. 

Genapol PF 20 is a slightly cloudy, colorless liquid that is composed of block copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, containing 20% w/w ethylene oxide.
Genapol PF 20 has good wetting and dispersing action coupled with low foaming tendency. 

Within the Genapol PF series, the products with a lower degree of ethoxylation have a better foam-suppressing effect than the products with a higher degree of ethoxylation. 
Typical applications of Genapol PF 20 include rinsing aids, detergents for dishwashers and bottle-rinsing machines and industrial cleaning formulations.

Benefits of Genapol PF 20:
The use of Genapol PF 20 offers the following advantages:

Product properties of Genapol PF 20:
low VOC
free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
readily biodegradable
hazard label free
easy to handle
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)
similar polymerization results to APEOs

Genapol PF 20 is an APEO-free, low VOC wetting agent and dispersing agent. 
Genapol PF 20 is used as nonionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of monomers like acrylates, styrene-acrylates and vinyl acetate. 

Genapol PF 20 is a block copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, containing 20% w/w ethylene oxide. 
Genapol PF 20 is used in aqueous coatings, emulsion paints and pigment pastes & preparations. 

Genapol PF 20 is readily biodegradable, hazard label-free, easy to handle and maintains low viscosity of polymer emulsion at different shear rates. 
Genapol PF 20 offers enhanced electrolyte stability and improved shelf life (high freeze thaw stability). 

Genapol PF 20 is Ecolabel-compliant and FDA approved. 
Genapol PF 20's recommended dosage in paint is 0.1-0.3%.

Applications of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 is a nonionic emulsifier recommended for:
Styrene/acrylate dispersions
Acrylate dispersions
Vinyl acetate dispersions

Product group: EO/PO block copolymer
Active content: 100%
Appearance: slightly cloudy, colorless liquid
pH value: 7 
Solubility: 1% in water: clear solution
Density: approx. 1.04 g/cm3 
Viscosity: approx. 700 mPas 
Flash point:    > 250 °C
HLB value: 4

Composition of Genapol PF 20:
EO-PO block polymer containing 20% w/w ethylene oxide.

Product properties of Genapol PF 20:
Molecular weight [g/mol]:
approx. 500

Concentration [%]:
approx. 100

Appearance:
liquid

Compatibility of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 can be used in combination with other non-ionic, anionic and cationic surfactants. 
Genapol PF 20 is resistant to water hardness salts and to acids and alkalis in the concentrations normally used. 
Preliminary tests are required.

Uses of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 is used as a low-foaming surfactant and defoamer in detergents and cleaning agents.
Genapol PF 20 has good wetting and dispersing action coupled with low foaming tendency. 

Within the Genapol PF series, the products with a lower degree of ethoxylation have a better foam-suppressing effect than those with a higher degree of ethoxylation.
Typical applications include rinsing aids, detergents for dishwashers and bottle-rinsing machines and industrial cleaning formulations.

Genapol PF 20 is also used as a low-foaming emulsifier in emulsion polymerisation and as a dispersing agent for pigment pastes and preparations.
Other applications include reactions in the chemical industry.

Storage of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 can be stored for at least to 2 years in original sealed containers at room temperature under the recommended conditions.
Protect Genapol PF 20 from exposure to cold during transport and storage. 

The properties of Genapol PF 20 are reversibly altered by exposure to cold. 
If Genapol PF 20 becomes turbid, thickens or freezes through exposure to cold, thaw slowly at room temperature and afterwards stir briefly.

Composition of Genapol PF 20:
Block copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide, containing 20% w/w ethylene oxide.

Product properties of Genapol PF 20:
Molecular weight:
About 2500 g/mol

Active substance content:
About 100%

Appearance at 20°C:
Slightly cloudy, colorless liquid

Ionicity:
Nonionic

Density at 20°C (DIN 51757):
About 1.04 g/cm³

Viscosity at 20°C (DIN 53015):
About 700 mPas

pH of a 1% aqueous solution:
About 7

Solubility at 20°C:
1% in water clear solution
10% in mineral oil cloudy solution
10% in xylene slightly cloudy solution

Pour point (DIN/ISO 3016):
Below -6 °C

Flash point (DIN/ISO 2592):
> 250°C

Cloud point (DIN 53917):
(5g in 25 ml 25% BDG solution) about 56°C

HLB value:
About 4

Compatibility of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 can be used in combination with other nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants. 
Genapol PF 20 is resistant to water hardness salts and to acids and alkalis in the concentrations normally used. 
Preliminary tests are required.

Uses of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 is used as a low-foaming surfactant and defoamer in detergents and cleaning agents.
Genapol PF 20 has good wetting and dispersing action coupled with low foaming tendency. 

Within the Genapol PF series, the products with a lower degree of ethoxylation have a better foam-suppressing effect than the products with a higher degree of ethoxylation.
Typical applications include rinsing aids, detergents for dishwashers and bottle -rinsing machines and industrial cleaning formulations.

Genapol PF 20 is also used as a low-foaming emulsifier in emulsion polymerization and as a dispersing agent for pigment pastes and preparations.
Other applications include reactions in the chemical industry.

Use in paints and coatings of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 is used as a low foaming wetting agent in aqueous coatings. 
The addition of 0,1 – 0,3 % reduces the surface tension of the coating formulation, improves the stability and shelf life and the adhesion of the coating onto the coated surface.

Use in emulsion polymerization of Genapol PF 20:
Genapol PF 20 is used as a low foaming emulsifier in emulsion polymerization to improve the emulsion stability and prevents foam during spray drying of dispersion powders.