Surfynol® AS 5000

Surfynol® AS 5000 by Evonik is a non-ionic gemini wetting agent, surfactant and molecular defoamer. It provides multifunctional properties such as surface tension reduction, improved flow, foam control and viscosity stabilization. The hydrophobic nature of Surfynol® AS 5000 can result in significantly reduced water sensitivity. It contains no added alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), silicones or fluorosurfactants. It prevents surface defect problems such as fisheyes, crawling and cratering on low energy substrates. It is suitable for waterborne applications. It is used in flexible food packaging adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, pigment manufacture and dispersions. Its recommended usage is between 0.10 and 1.5% of total formulation weight. It is listed on EINECS, TSCA, DSL, TCSI, AICS, ENCS, TCCL, PICCS, IECSC and NZIOC chemical inventories. It has a shelf life of 60 months.