A multi-role dilaurate: wetting and emulsifying in synthetic fibre oils, thickening in solution, defoaming in detergents. Antistatic, soft and smooth on fibre.
Specification
- AppearanceColourless to light yellow liquid
- Content≥ 99 %
- Acid value≤ 10 mgKOH/g
- Saponification value130 – 155 mgKOH/g
- HLB value10.5
- TypeNonionic
Typical values. HLB value, viscosity, acid value and solubility can be adjusted to a formulation's requirements. Some indicators can be modified at customer request.
Solubility
Dispersible in water, with good stability.
Applications
- Wetting and emulsifying agent in synthetic fibre oils
- Antistatic, softening and smoothing agent for fibre
- Thickening agent in solution and oil processing
- Additive for cooling fluids
- Fibre degreasing agent
- Defoamer in industrial and household detergents
- Moisturiser in cosmetics
Industries
Packaging, storage and transport
25 kg or 200 kg drums. Custom packaging and tank-truck transport available on request.
Non-flammable and non-explosive; shipped as general non-hazardous goods. Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.
Also known as
PEG-8 dilaurate. Ask for the grade by any of these names — we will confirm the specification before quoting.