Coatings & Polymers -
Coatings & Polymers

Tween 20

Non-ionic surfactant used as versatile O/W emulsifier, dispersant, adjuvant, wetting agent and solubiliser for multiple applications ranging from industrial coatings, decorative coatings to adhesives & sealants.

Old Product Name

E00538

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Functions
  • Dispersant
  • Emulsifier
Features and Benefits

  • Liquid product, Easy to handle, Manufacturing flexibility
  • Good environmental & health profile - License to operate; sustainable operation
  • Highly efficient emulsification - improved cycle times; ease of formulation
  • High affinity to pigment surface, allows high loading of pigment and fillers at low viscosity
  • Food contact information - Suitable for specified food contact applications
  • Pigment wetting - Allows high loading of pigment/fillers; cost saving

Applications
  • Adhesives & sealants
  • Decorative coatings & paints
  • Graphic arts & inks
  • Industrial coatings
Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America
Your Chemistry
  • Acrylic/Vinylic
  • Epoxy
  • Natural oils, waxes & esters
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane
REACH Status

REACH exempt

Regulatory Status
Europe
Compliant
Australia
Compliant
China
Compliant
Korea
Compliant
USA
Compliant
Canada
Compliant
Japan
Compliant
Philippines
Compliant
Typical Properties
Property Units Value
1,4 dioxane mg/kg
Acid value mgKOH/g
Appearance at 25°C
Classification
Colour Gardner
Colour Gardner at 25.0 °C
Dynamic viscosity mPa.s at 25 °C
Form at 25°C
Free ethylene oxide mg/kg
HLB
Hydroxyl value mgKOH/g
Iodine value gl/100g
Peroxide value meq/kg
Pour point °F
Rel.density at 25°C
Saponification value mgKOH/g
Sulphated ash % m/m
Water %m/m
Literature

Adhesives & Sealants - Our Product guide

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Tween 20

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FDA
Food Contact Approval Status:
EU (No. 10/2011) Yes
EU coatings & adhesives Yes
Swiss Ink Ordinance Yes
FDA (175.105) Yes
FDA (175.300) Yes

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