ROKAnol® IT20/80 is a non-ionic surfactant with a wide range of applications. The product belongs to the group of non-ionic surfactants derived from ethoxylated fatty alcohols (INCI: Isotrideceth-20). It belongs to the ROKAnol IT series, which comprises a large group of surface-active products based on isotridecyl alcohol, iso-C13. ROKAnol® IT20/80 contains approximately 80% active substance. At room temperature, the product is a clear liquid.
The main application of ROKAnol® IT20/80 is in the emulsion polymerisation process, where it is used as an emulsifier and dispersion stabiliser. It can be used in the production of most polymer dispersions, including acrylic, styrene-acrylic and vinyl acetate homo- and copolymer dispersions.
The product shows the best effectiveness in combination with anionic surfactants, in particular with sulphate products such as ROSULfan L15, ABSNa 25, or SULFOROKAnol L430/1, and emulsifiers based on phosphate esters – ROKAdis 900K/25 and 600K/25. It can also be used as an additive to a ready-made polymer dispersion, dosed after the synthesis stage. Due to its high degree of ethoxylation, the product increases the dispersion's resistance to electrolytes and solvents and has a positive effect on improving the mechanical and resistance properties of the polymer coating. ROKAnol® IT20/80 is particularly recommended as an alternative to ethoxylated nonylphenols.
ROKAnol® IT20/80 is also used in other industries. The product can be used as a wetting and dispersing agent for organic pigments, both in the synthesis process and at the pigment concentrate stage. Due to its detergent properties and resistance to acids and diluted alkali solutions, it can be used as an ingredient in cleaning formulations. An additional advantage of the product is its high activity in the presence of oxidising and reducing agents, as well as hard water.
The product is approved for use as an indirect food contact additive based on the lists published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
FDA list:
175.105
176.200
178.3910
BfR list:
XV
XXXVI
The product may be used in accordance with the definitions provided by the organisation, without exceeding the maximum permitted dose.
ROKAnol® IT20/80 is a biodegradable product that complies with the biodegradability criteria set out in Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents.
Properties and applications
Product advantages:
non-ionic emulsifier in the emulsion polymerisation process, perfectly stabilising dispersion particles
compatible with commonly used anionic emulsifiers
improved resistance of the dispersion to electrolytes and organic solvents
beneficial effect on improving the mechanical and resistance properties of the coating.
wetting and dispersing properties towards organic pigments
resistance to acids and diluted alkali solutions
high activity in the presence of oxidising and reducing agents and hard water
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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