Our highest-volume grade and the core W/O emulsifier for emulsion explosives. Strongly lipophilic, stable at the ammonium-nitrate interface, and the same chemistry that serves invert drilling mud and agrochemical EC.
Specification
- AppearanceAmber viscous oily liquid
- Relative density1.029
- Melting point10 – 12 °C
- Flash point210 °C
- Acid value< 4.0 mgKOH/g
- Saponification value140 – 160 mgKOH/g
- Hydroxyl value220 – 260 mgKOH/g
- Water content< 1.0 %
- HLB value4.3
- 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
Insoluble in water. Soluble in hot oil and organic solvents. Insoluble in isopropanol, tetrachloroethylene, xylene and cottonseed oil.
Applications
- W/O emulsifier for emulsion explosives
- Emulsifier for petroleum drilling mud
- W/O emulsifier, stabiliser, plasticiser and lubricant in pharmaceutical and cosmetic systems
- Softener and antistatic finishing agent in textiles
- Anti-fogging agent for PVC (1.5 – 1.8 %) and EVA (0.7 – 1 %)
- Dispersant and stabiliser in coatings and titanium dioxide production
- Wetting agent and emulsifier in pesticide formulation
- Rust inhibitor and solubiliser in petroleum products
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.
Sorbitan oleate, VS-201A. Ask for the grade by any of these names — we will confirm the specification before quoting.