Lansurf AE103

Lansurf AE103 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of three moles of ethylene oxide with a 2-propyl heptanol base. This level of ethoxylation provides excellent detergency and wetting properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

 

Lansurf AE103 offers a strong environmental profile and is readily biodegradable, ensuring compliance with modern sustainability requirements.

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Key Features

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​• Excellent emulsification performance - Highly effective for oil/water emulsification, especially with mineral oils, waxes, and hydrocarbon solvents.
• Strong wetting & detergency - Provides high detergency and wetting, making it suitable for industrial and household cleaning formulations.
• Hydrophobic, biodegradable, and versatile - A hydrophobic nonionic surfactant that is readily biodegradable,
compatible with multiple surfactant types, and serves as a good substitute for C9–11 ethoxylates (2.5–4 EO).

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Applications

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Emulsification of Mineral Oils and Waxes
- Acts as a co-emulsifier for mineral oils and waxes in industrial formulations

Emulsification of Hydrocarbon Solvents
- Effective in systems requiring dispersion of paraffinic hydrocarbons

Emulsion Polymerisation
- Excellent emulsifier for polymerisation processes, including Vinyl Acetate and Acrylic systems

Agrochemical Formulations
- Used as an emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve wetting and spreading

Household and Industrial Detergents
- Provides strong wetting and detergency for hard-surface cleaners and degreasers

Textile Auxiliaries
- Wetting and emulsifying agent in scouring and dyeing processes

Metal Processing
- Component in metalworking fluids for lubrication and cooling

Paper and Leather Processing
- Wetting and emulsifying agent for paper treatment and leather finishing

Paints and Coatings
- Dispersing and wetting agent for pigments and fillers in waterborne systems​​