Lansurf SMO80

Lansurf SMO80 is a nonionic surfactant based on sorbitan monooleate. It is supplied as a high‑activity liquid and is primarily used as a water‑insoluble emulsifier for water‑in‑oil (W/O) systems.

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Lansurf SMO80 is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications where stable emulsification of aqueous phases into oily media is required, and it is often used either alone or in combination with more hydrophilic surfactants to fine‑tune emulsion stability and performance.

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Key Features

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• Effective water‑in‑oil (W/O) emulsifier with low HLB, suitable for stabilising aqueous phases in oily systems.

• High‑activity, non‑ionic surfactant based on sorbitan monooleate, offering consistent performance across applications.

• Can be used alone or blended with more hydrophilic surfactants to balance emulsion stability and performance.

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Applications

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Emulsifier in Industrial and Chemical Formulations
- Used as a primary water‑in‑oil (W/O) emulsifier in a wide range of industrial and chemical formulations.
- Particularly suited to systems requiring low HLB, oil‑continuous emulsification.

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Lubricants & Metalworking
- Acts as an emulsifier and processing aid in lubricant and grease formulations.
- Used in metalworking fluids where stable water‑in‑oil emulsions are required.

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Agriculture & Agrochemicals
-Used as an emulsifier in emulsifiable concentrates (ECs) and other oil‑based agrochemical formulations.
- Supports the formation of stable emulsions in pesticide and crop protection products.

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Polymer & Plastics Processing
- Acts as a secondary emulsifier in suspension and emulsion polymerisation systems.
- Used to assist in emulsion stability and process control.

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Coatings, Construction, and Other Industrial Uses
Included in broad industrial markets such as:

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- Industrial coatings and additives
- Construction chemicals
- Oil & gas production chemicals
- Mining and mineral processing formulations