EMULSOGEN SF 8

EMULSOGEN SF 8

EMULSOGEN SF 8

Anionic emulsifier and wetting agent

Docusate sodium
577-11-7
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COMPOSITION: Sodium di(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate in aqueous solution

PRODUCT PROPERTIES*)
Active substance content: About 50 %
Appearance at 20 °C Colourless, clear to cloudy liquid
Density at 20 °C:  About 1.09 g/cm³
Solubility at 20 °C: Soluble in water
pH value (DIN EN 1262), 5 % as is in water: 6 – 8
Flash point (EN ISO 3679): 73 °C
C.M.C. at 20°C: About 1 g/l active substance in water
Surface Activity at 5 g/l active substance:  About 24 mN/m
FDA / BgVV** Listing FDA § 175.300, § 176.170, § 176.210, § 178.3400 BfR Teil A II, XIV

Handling and Storage
Below 10 °C Emulsogen SF 8 turns to a cloudy, viscous gel and a phase separation occurs.
After heating to 25°C and mixing with a propeller stirrer the product is ready for use.
During stirring Emulsogen SF 8 turns from a cloudy and a clear solution.

*) 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.
**) Bundesamt für Risikobewertung und Verbraucherschutz

USE
Emulsogen SF 8 is used in following applications:
— As Wetting agent for general purposes,
— As foaming agent for carpet back sizing with e.g. SB-Latexes,
— As wetting agent for waterborne paints and coatings with low VOC contents,
— As wetting agents for textile applications. The dosage of Emulsogen SF 8 varies between 0.1 – 0.3 % based on the formulation.
— As tinting strength enhancer and stabilizer for organic pigments in emulsion paints. Recommended dosage for emulsion paints: 0,3 – 0,6%.

Docusate sodium 577-11-7
209-406-4

Emulsogen SF 8 is used as anionic emulsifier for the emulsion polymerization of  E-PVC.

Benefits
The use of Emulsogen SF 8 offers the following advantages:

Product properties:

low VOC
free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
readily biodegradable
easy to handle
FDA approved

Performance of Emulsogen SF 8 in emulsion polymerization:

Emulsogen SF 8 improves stability of the monomer emulsion
Emulsogen SF 8 enables low coagulum formation during polymerization
Emulsogen SF 8 controls the particle size of the polymer dispersion
Emulsogen SF 8 improves viscosity of the polymer dispersions

Emulsogen SF 8 by Clariant is an APEO-free sodium di (2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate in aqueous solution.
Emulsogen SF 8 acts as a wetting agent.
Emulsogen SF 8 enhances tinting strength and offers improved stability for organic pigments.
This colorless, clear to cloudy liquid is soluble in water.
Emulsogen SF 8 is used in waterborne emulsion paints and coatings with low VOC contents of less than 1% (recommended dosage between 0.3% and 0.6%).
The dosage of Emulsogen SF 8 varies between 0.1 and 0.3 % based on the formulation.
Emulsogen SF 8 complies with FDA regulations and is listed in AICS, DSL, EINECS, ENCS, IECSC, KECI, NECI, NZloC, PICCS and TSCA.

Emulsogen SF 8 is an anionic emulsifier and wetting agent. This cloudy liquid is composed of sodium di(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate in water. It can be used as a wetting agent for emulsion polymers, e.g. SBLatex for carpet coating. Emulsogen® SF 8 can also be used as a cake dewatering aide and as a wetting agent for aqueous, VOC-free paints and coatings.

Emulsogen SF 8 is an aqueous solution of a dioctyl sulfosuccinate and is mainly used as anionic wetting agent.

Анионный эмульгатор и смачивающий агент

Докусат натрия
577-11-7
209-406-4