ROKAnol® IT40/70 is a non-ionic surfactant, which belongs to the group of ethoxylated alcohols. This product is used as an effective and efficient emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization process.
ROKAnol® IT40/70 is a high-ethoxylated (40EO) isotridecylic alcohol with HLB of about 18. It is a light-coloured solution with colour on the Hazen scale at 150. It dissolves very well in water and in low aliphatic alcohols.
The density of the product at 25°C is approx. 1.09 g/mL and its viscosity is approx. 1200 cP.
ROKAnol® IT40/70 has active substance concentration value of 70% in the solution.
The product is commonly used in the industrial production process of acrylic, styrene-acrylic and vinyl dispersions.
During the synthesis, it effectively stabilizes the resulting polymer particles, preventing their coagulation, which translates into a low coagulate content in the final dispersion.
ROKAnol IT40/70 also ensures excellent stability of the finished dispersion, giving it appropriate stability in the presence of electrolytes, organic solvents, as well as improves its resistance to freeze-thaw cycles.
In order to achieve maximum efficiency, it is recommended to use ROKAnol IT40/70 in combination with appropriate anionic surfactants, in particular SULFOROKAnol L430/1, SULFOROKAnol L725/1 and SULFOROKAnol L1230/1.
ROKAnol IT40/70 is an environmentally-friendly product, free from ethoxylated alkylphenols. It is an excellent alternative to high-ethoxylated (40EO) nonylphenol.
In addition, ROKAnol IT40/70 does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). That is why ROKAnol IT40/70 is particularly recommended for environmentally-friendly products.
Recommended in formulations is 0.5% – 3.0% of the active substance per monomer mass.
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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