Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Industrial Additives Features
Applications & Uses
- Applicable Processes
- Applications
- Lanspec EMP208 is a nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide on a synthetic primary alcohol.
- This product is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic and other nonionic surfactants, and exhibits good o/w and w/o emulsification, wetting and detergency.
Lanspec EMP208 is an excellent emulsifier for emulsion polymerization for systems such as:
- Vinyl Acetate - Homopolymer
- Vinyl Acetate - Acrylic
- Styrene - Homopolymer
- Styrene - Acrylic
- Acrylic Monomers - Esters and Acids
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to hazy liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | min. 175 | °C | Open Cup |
| Hydrophilic-Lyphophilic Balance Value | 16.5 | — | — |
| Pour Point | max. 5 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.07 | — | — |
| Surface Tension (at 0.1% aqueous) | 35.33 | mN/m | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 424 | cP | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cloud Point (1% in 10% NaCl solution) | 70.0 - 76.0 | °C | — |
| Color | max. 100 | Hazen | — |
| pH (5% aqueous) | 5.0 - 8.0 | — | — |
| Solid Content | 78.0 - 82.0 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Foam Height
Foam Height Scale
Wetting Scale
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Lanspec EMP208 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lanspec EMP208 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.
- Lanspec EMP208 can separate on standing and at low temperatures.
- May require agitation and warming prior to use.