Emulsifiers for emulsion polymerization
Nonionics
| TRADE NAME | REPLACEMENT OF EMULSIFIER | FORM AT 25 0C | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectramul APF 910 | Spectramul S 100/Spectramul X 100 | Liquid | Extremely versatile nonionic emulsifier, dispersing agent and wetting agent |
| Spectramul APF 150 | Spectramul S 150 | Liquid | Co emulsifier and post polymerization additive |
| Spectramul APF 200 | Spectramul S 200 | Liquid | Nonionic co emulsifier, improves stability |
| Spectramul APF 250 | Spectramul S 250 | Liquid | Co emulsifier, used in conjunction with anionics |
| Spectramul APF 300 | Spectramul S 300 | Liquid | Co emulsifier, used in conjunction with anionics |
| Spectramul APF 940 | Spectramul SK 30 | Liquid | Co emulsifier, can be used as a dispersing agent |
| Spectramul APF 115 | Spectramul X 405 | Liquid | Produces emulsions with excellent mechanical stability and resistance to electrolytes |
| Spectramul APF 404 | Spectramul PE 40 | Liquid | Oil soluble co emulsifier, helps in control of foam in the system |
| Spectramul APF 250 | Spectramul S 250 | Liquid | Co emulsifier, used in conjunction with anionics |
| Spectramul W 96 | PROPRIETARY | Liquid | Excellent emulsifier, wetting agent and post polymerization additive |
| TRADE NAME | CHEMICAL NAME | FORM AT 25 0C | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectramul S 60 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Oil soluble emulsifier, wetting agent |
| Spectramul S 100 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Extremely versatile nonionic emulsifier, improves stability of emulsion |
| Spectramul S 130 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Co emulsifier, contributes to freeze thaw and mechanical stability |
| Spectramul S 150 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Paste | Co emulsifier and post polymerization additive |
| Spectramul S 200 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Solid | Nonionic co emulsifier, improves stability |
| Spectramul S 250 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Solid | Co emulsifier, used in conjunction with anionics |
| Spectramul S 300 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Solid | Co emulsifier, used in conjunction with anionics |
| Spectramul SK 30 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Solid | Co emulsifier, can be used as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers |
| Spectramul PE 40 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Oil soluble co emulsifier, helps in control of foam in the system |
| Spectramul X 405 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Produces emulsions with excellent mechanical stability and resistance to electrolytes |
| Spectramul X 100 | Alkyl Aryl Polyglycol Ether | Liquid | Extremely versatile surfactant; can be used as a detergent, emulsifier, dispersing agent etc |
Anionics
| TRADE NAME | CHEMICAL NAME | FORM AT 25 0C | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectramul EP 110 | Alkyl phenol ether sulfate, ammonium salt | Liquid | Versatile emulsifier; can be used in a number of monomer systems |
| Spectramul EP 120 | Alkyl phenol ether sulfate, ammonium salt | Liquid | Versatile emulsifier, imparts fine particle size to the resultant emulsion |
| Spectramul RE 610 | Alkyl phenol ethoxy phosphoric acid ester | Liquid | Emulsifier for VAM homo and copolymers, imparts fine particle size |
| Spectramul S 301 | Alkyl phenol ether sulfate, ammonium salt | Liquid | Versatile emulsifier; can be used in multitude of systems in combination with nonionic |
| Spectramul OPS 25 | Alkyl phenol ether sulfate, sodium salt | Liquid | Anionic emulsifier used to make a variety of binders, imparts good mechanical stability |
| Spectramul TRK | Alkyl phenol ether sulfate, sodium salt | Liquid | Produces emulsions of very fine particle size, specially used in making paint binders |
| TRADE NAME | CHEMICAL NAME | FORM AT 25 0C | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectramul APFR 10 | Spectramul RE 610 | Liquid | Emulsifier for VAM homo and copolymers, imparts fine particle size |
| Spectramul APF TES | Spectramul S 301 | Liquid | Versatile emulsifier; can be used in multitude of systems in combination with nonionic |
| Spectramul 25 P | Alkyl aryl sulfonate | Liquid | Versatile product: recommended for acrylic latexes with high protective colloid content |
| Spectramul 25 LF | Proprietary sulfonate | Liquid | Low foaming, stable to hard water; used in manufacture of lamination adhesives |
| Spectramul OT 50 | Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate | Liquid | Extremely versatile wetting agent and emulsifier |
| Spectramul 8070 | Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate | Liquid | Concentrated form of OT 50 |
| Spectramul 6836 | Alpha olefin sulfonate | Liquid | Emulsifier which functions at low dosage levels, used in vinyl chloride latex manufacture |
| Spectramul NA | Linear alcohol ether sulfate | Liquid | Versatile emulsifier to produce finely dispersed, electrolyte stable emulsions |
| Spectramul W 25 | Disodium ethoxylated half ester of sulfosuccinic acid | Liquid | Excellent stability in acidic media, primary emulsifier for myriad of systems, can be used as a stabilizer / dispersant |
| Spectramul COP 20 | Linear alcohol ethoxy phosphoric acid ester | Liquid | Primary emulsifier for manufacture of adhesives and protective paints and coatings |