Lansurf CO40
Castor + 40EO
Lansurf CO40 is a nonionic surfactant produced from the ethoxylation of castor oil. This product offers good emulsification, wetting, detergency and lubricity. This product also has the advantage of being of low toxicity and has good food contact approval.
Lansurf CO40 is used in many application areas, typical examples being:
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Textile: Good fibre lubricant with good detergency
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Agrochemicals: Used in balance pair emulsifier systems
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Phenolic Foam: Used as a foaming agent in phenolic foam systems
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Clear yellow liquid free from foreign matter
pH (10% aqueous)
5.0 - 7.0
Saponification value mg.KOH/g
56.0 - 68.0
Wetting draves 0.5g/l
Typical Properties
Composition
Castor oil ethoxylate
CAS number
61791-12-6
Solids content %
100
Moles of EO
40
Odour
Characteristic
HLB value
13.5
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
700
Specific gravity at 20°C
1.07
Solubility in water
Soluble
Pour point °C
11
Flash point open cup °C
>100