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Jun 27, 2023

Emulsogen LCN 118

The use of Emulsogen LCN 118 offers the following advantages: Product properties:•low VOC•free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)•readily biodegradable•easy to handle (liquid material; soluble in

The use of Emulsogen LCN 118 offers the following advantages:

Product properties:•low VOC•free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)•readily biodegradable•easy to handle (liquid material; soluble in water)•FDA approved

Performance as emulsifier in emulsion polymerization:•maintains low viscosity of polymer emulsion at different shear rates•enhanced electrolyte stability•improved shelf life (high freeze thaw stability)•similar polymerization results to APEOs•Dosage level is 2 % based on monomers.

Performance as compatibilizer in water-borne acrylic lacquers (low PVC):•prevents rub-out effects•increased tinting strength•improved wetting of the coated surface •good adhesion on polyethylene•reduced water absorption•use recommendation: 1.0 - 1.5% active dosage, 1.3 - 1.9% supply dosage

Performance as compatibilizer in solvent-borne alkyd lacquers (low PVC):•prevents rub-out effects•increased tinting strength•reduced haze•good adhesion on metal and zinc•no impact on storage stability•no yellowing effects•no influence on overpaintability performance•use recommendation: 0.25 - 0.5% active dosage, 0.33 - 0.66% supply dosage

Performance as process aid in the production of water-borne emulsion paints (high PVC):•reduces the grinding time by faster desagglomeration of TiO2 and fillers in slurries•less energy consumption and more production capacity•use recommendation: 0.3% supply dosage

Use as nonionic emulsifier in emulsion polymerization:•Styrene/acrylate dispersions•Acrylate dispersions•Vinyl acetate dispersions•Butadiene/styrene latex•dosage level is 2% based on monomers.Use as compatibilizer: •water-borne acrylic lacquers (low PVC): use recommendation: 1.0-1.5% active dosage, 1.3-1.9% supply dosage•solvent-borne alkyd lacquers (low PVC): use recommendation: 0.25-0.5% active dosage, 0.33-0.66% supply dosage

Use as process aid:•in the production of water-borne emulsion paints (high PVC): use recommendation: 0.3% supply dosage