Lansurf SML is an industrial surfactant designed for use in a wide range of aqueous and formulated systems. It provides effective surface activity, supporting wetting and reliable formulation behaviour during manufacture and application.
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The product is suitable for applications where controlled surfactancy is required to aid processing consistency and formulation performance. Lansurf SML can be incorporated into a variety of industrial formulations to assist with uniform distribution of components and repeatable system performance.
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Key Features
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Effective surface activity - Provides reliable surfactant performance to support wetting and improved interaction within aqueous formulation systems.
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Supports consistent formulation behaviour - Aids uniform distribution of formulation components, contributing to stable and repeatable processing performance.
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Versatile industrial surfactant - Suitable for use across a wide range of industrial and formulated applications where controlled surfactancy is required.
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Applications
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Aqueous Industrial Formulations
- Suitable for use in a wide range of aqueous systems where effective surface activity and controlled surfactancy are required to support formulation performance and processing consistency.
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Paints and Coatings
- Can be incorporated into water‑based coating formulations to aid substrate wetting and promote uniform application and film formation.
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Inks
- Suitable for use in aqueous ink systems where consistent wetting and uniform distribution of formulation components are required during manufacture and application.
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General Formulated Products
- Used in formulated systems where reliable surfactant performance supports uniform dispersion, formulation stability, and repeatable processing behaviour.
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Clear amber liquid free from foreign matter
Water content %
2.0 max
Saponification value mg.KOH/g
40.0 - 50.0
Hydroxyl value mg.KOH/g
96.0 - 108.0
Acid value mg.KOH/g
2.0 max
Typical Properties
Composition
Sorbitan mono laurate
Solids content %
100
Specific gravity at 20°C
1.04
Flash point closed cup °C
>113
CAS number
1338‑39‑2
HLB value
8.0
Solubility in water
Soluble
Odour
Characteristic
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
5000
Pour point °C
15
