Fluorosurfactants for Adhesives and Sealants

Chemguard S-111 by Chemguard is a short-chain perfluoro-based amphoteric fluorosurfactant of the alkyl amine oxide type. Provides surface tensions as low as 15 dynes/cm in water at very low concentrations. It also has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing for rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 40% active fluorosurfactant in a water, solvent miscible diluent and a short chain C-6 perfluoro telomer. Imparts excellent wetting; spreading, leveling and flow control properties on various types of water-based as well as solvent-based systems. Chemguard S-111 is an excellent replacement for FS-510 and FS-51. Typical Uses include leveling and anti-static agents for adhesives and caulks. Applications are generally those in which typical hydrocarbon surfactants are found to be inadequate. Its recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.4% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Chemguard S-550-100 by Chemguard is a 100% active short-chain perfluoro-based ethoxylated nonionic fluorosurfactant. Provides surface tensions as low as 20 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Composed of short chain C-6 perfluoro telomer. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat. It can improve wetting, leveling and reduces defects such as cratering and orange peel. Chemguard S-550-100 is effective at low concentrations of 50-1000 ppm and in both high and low pH. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks. Chemguard S-550-100 recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.3% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Capstone® Fluorosurfactant FS-31 by Chemours is a non-ionic fluorosurfactant. It provides exceptionally low surface tension in aqueous or solvent-based products, enabling better wetting, spreading, leveling, and other beneficial properties. It is VOC- & APEO-free, non-flammable and is compatible with additives and resins of any ionic class. Even at very low concentrations, it can deliver tremendous wetting power. It is stable in acidic, basic, brine and hard water environments, making it easy to formulate into a variety of systems, based on short chain molecules that cannot break down to PFOA in the environment. Effective as an additive for adhesives. Capstone® Fluorosurfactant FS-31 has a shelf life of 5 years.

Chemguard S-559-100 by Chemguard is a 100% active short-chain perfluoro-based ethoxylated nonionic fluorosurfactant. Provides surface tensions as low as 22 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. Chemguard S-559-100 is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat. It is an excellent replacement for FSN-100 and is effective at low concentrations of 50-1000 ppm. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks.

Chemguard S-550 by Chemguard is a short-chain perfluoro-based ethoxylated nonionic fluorosurfactant. Provides surface tensions as low as 20 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 40% active fluorosurfactant in a water, solvent miscible diluent and a short chain C-6 perfluoro telomer. Chemguard S-550 is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat and excellent replacement for FSO, FS-31, FS-34 and FS-35. Effective at low concentrations of 50-1000 ppm. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks. Its recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.3% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Chemguard S-500 by Chemguard is a highly efficient short-chain perfluoro-based amphoteric fluorosurfactant. Provides surface tensions as low as 15 dynes/cm in water at very low concentrations. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing for rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 27% active fluorosurfactant in a water, solvent miscible diluent and short chain C-6 perfluoro telomere. Imparts excellent wetting, spreading, levelling and flow control properties on various types of water-based as well as solvent-based systems. Its amphoteric nature allows it to be unsusceptible to the differences in pH, which provides excellent hard water resistance. Chemguard S-500 is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks. Chemguard S-500 recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.4% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Chemguard S-208M by Chemguard is a special non-flammable blend of high performance cationic fluorosurfactants. Provides surface tensions as low as 16 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 33% active fluorosurfactant in a water, solvent miscible diluent, 10% hexylene glycol and 55% water. Chemguard S-208M is much more chemically stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat. Effective at low concentrations of 50-1000 ppm. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks. Chemguard S-208M recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.3% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Chemguard S-103A by Chemguard is a short-chain perfluoro-based anionic fluorosurfactant of the fluoroalkyl sodium sulfonate type. Provides surface tensions as low as 20 dynes/cm in water at very low concentrations. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing for rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 45% active fluorosurfactant in a water and solvent miscible diluent. Imparts excellent wetting; spreading, leveling and flow control properties on various types of water-based as well as aqueous hydrocarbon surfactant solutions. Chemguard S-103A is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants and its applications are generally those in which typical hydrocarbon surfactants are found to be inadequate. Typical uses include levelling and anti-static agents for adhesives and caulks. Its recommended application rates are 0.01% to 0.5% depending upon the formulation makeup.

Chemguard S-760P by Chemguard is a short-chain perfluoro-based ethoxylated anionic fluorosurfactant of the phosphate ester type. Provides surface tensions as low as 16 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions.Chemguard S-760P is low foaming and can provide improved dirt pick-up resistance to sealers. Chemguard S-760P is chemically more stable than typical hydrocarbon surfactants, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies or heat. It is an excellent replacement for FSP, FS-60, and FS-63 and is effective at low concentrations of 50-1000 ppm. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks.

Chemguard S-216M by Chemguard is a special non-flammable blend of fluoro/silicone surfactants with a net cationic nature. Provides surface tensions as low as 16 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations and is also surface active in many solvents. Has excellent dynamic surface tension properties, allowing rapid attainment of low equilibrium surface tensions. It is a dilute solution composed of 45% active fluorosurfactant in a water, solvent miscible diluent. Typical uses include adhesives and caulks. Chemguard S-216M recommended application rates are 0.05% to 0.3% depending upon the formulation makeup.