Lansurf AE105

Lansurf AE105 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant produced by the reaction of five moles of ethylene oxide with a 2-propyl heptanol base. This degree of ethoxylation provides a product with excellent detergency and wetting properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including emulsification of mineral oils, waxes, and hydrocarbon solvents, emulsion polymerisation, and agrochemical formulations.

 

Lansurf AE105 is fully compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, and offers a strong environmental profile as it is readily biodegradable.

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Key Features

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• Great detergency and wetting performance - Lansurf AE105 provides strong detergency and effective wetting due to its 5EO ethoxylation level.

• Readily biodegradable with a positive environmental profile - It offers good environmental profiling and is classified as readily biodegradable.

• A good substitute for C9–11 ethoxylates (3–5 EO) - Lansurf AE105 is designed as an effective alternative to C9–11 ethoxylates within similar ethoxylation ranges.

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Applications

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

Emulsification of Hydrocarbon Solvents
- Effective for dispersing paraffinic hydrocarbons in various systems

Emulsion Polymerisation
- Excellent emulsifier for polymerisation processes such as Vinyl Acetate and Acrylic systems

Agrochemical Formulations
- Emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve wetting, spreading, and penetration on plant surfaces

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

Textile Auxiliaries
- Wetting and emulsifying agent in scouring and dyeing processes for uniform penetration

Metal Processing
- Component in metalworking fluids for lubrication and cooling; enhances emulsion stability

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