SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 is an anionic surface active agent based on ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. The commercial product has the form of a transparent solution with a 30% active ingredient concentration. The basic application of SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 is the process of industrial production of polymer dispersions, particularly dispersions of acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl, and vinyl-acrylic copolymers in processes of emulsion polymerisation, where the product serves as the main emulsifier.
A quality that distinguishes SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 from other anionic emulsifiers is the relatively high degree of ethoxylation in the raw material. This enables obtaining unique product properties, which gains qualities characteristic of non-ionic emulsifiers in addition to parameters typical for anionic emulsifiers.
Consequently, in polymerisation processes SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 ensures the right size of particles in the forming dispersion while maintaining a very low level of coagulate. At the same time, the large non-ionic group allows a very effective process stabilisation in the presence of metal ions (e.g. found in hard water) or organic solvents. Once the process is complete, SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 very effectively stabilises the finished dispersion, especially in the presence of the previously mentioned agents – electrolytes or organic liquids. The product has an advantageous influence on dispersion stability at low temperatures – its use enables improving dispersion resilience to freezing and unfreezing cycles, compared to classic anionic emulsifiers.
Use of SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 also contributes to improved application properties of the end product. Dispersions made with the use of SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 are characterised by their ability to form polymer coats with improved resistance to such factors as water or changing atmospheric conditions. It has also been observed that the product has a beneficial effect on the appearance and quality of the coat itself, including gloss.
SULFOROKAnol L1230/1 can be successfully used as a standalone emulsifier in emulsion polymerisation processes, although its effectiveness improves when it is applied in combination with the right non-ionic surfactants, particularly with ROKAnol L30/65, ROKAnol IT40/70, ROKAnol UD40/70 or ROKAnol TSP25/80. Recommended product level is an amount of active ingredient equal to 0.5-4% of total monomer weight.
The surfactant complies with the biodegradability criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents.
C12-C14 alcohols, ethoxylated, sulfated, sodium salts, Sodium salt of sulfated polyoxyethylene lauryl alcohol, emulsifier, main emulsifier in emulsion polymerization, anionic emulsifier, dispersion particle stabilizer, formulation stabilizer.
Manufacturer: PCC Exol SA
PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.
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