Surfactants for Plastic Compounds

POLYSTEP® A-16-22 distributed by DKSH is a biodegradable, anionic surfactant based on sodium salt of branched alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is suitable for vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride.

• It is used in styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), styrene acrylic latexes and emulsion polymerization.
• It is Kosher certified.
• POLYSTEP® A-16-22 is available in Vietnam, India, Thailand and Indonesia.

POLYSTEP® B-11 distributed by DKSH is a biodegradable, non-toxic, anionic surfactant used in the manufacture of latex. It aids in the control of latex particle size.

• It is suitable for most polymer systems, especially with vinyl chloride and styrene-butadiene emulsions.
• It is Kosher certified.
• POLYSTEP® B-11 is available in Vietnam, India, Thailand and Indonesia.

POLYSTEP® TSP-2580 distributed by DKSH is a biodegradable, polyarylphenol ethoxylated non-ionic sufactant. It provides mechanical & freeze-thaw stability, water resistance and adhesion in emulsion polymerization systems.

• It is used in latex.
• It is Kosher certified.
• POLYSTEP® TSP-2580 is available in Indonesia.

POLYSTEP® B-430S distributed by DKSH is a biodegradable, non-toxic, anionic surfactant based on sodium lauryl ether sulfate containing 4 moles of ethylene oxide. It aids in the incorporations of water-soluble monomers.

• It provides good freeze-thaw, mechanical stability, good hydrophobicity on dried polymer film along with good particle size control.
• It is used in the manufacture of styrene acrylic, all acrylic, and vinyl acetate homopolymer and copolymer latexes.
• It is recommended for most polymer systems, especially with vinyl chloride and styrene butadiene emulsions.
• It offers the advantage of both anionic and nonionic surfactant properties in emulsion polymerization.
• It is frequently used in conjunction with a nonionic surfactant such as POLYSTEP® TD-189 or POLYSTEP® F-9.
• It is also a suitable APE alternative.
• It is Kosher certified.
• POLYSTEP® B-430S is available in Indonesia.

RHODACAL® 330 by Syensqo is an anionic emulsifier & surfactant. RHODACAL® 330 is used in emulsion polymerization.

IGEPAL® CA 620 by Syensqo is an APE-based, emulsifier and non-ionic surfactant. It is used in polyolefin films, acrylic & modified acrylic plastics, semi-rigid & rigid and rubber articles intended for repeated use. IGEPAL® CA 620 is listed in FDA.

RHODACAL® IPAM by Syensqo is a low/zero VOC, APE-free anionic surfactant for emulsion polymerization. RHODACAL® IPAM offers superior-good color acceptance and great tint strength.

LIPAL® NTD by Lion Corporation is an anionic surfactant. It acts as a foaming stabilizer for latex emulsions. It is also used as an emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of synthetic rubbers, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride/acryl.

VORASURF™ DC 5951LV Additive by Dow is a high efficiency, low cyclics, low volatile silicone surfactant. It is primarily aimed at EO-rich polyol-based MDI/TDI systems also known as supersoft systems. Offers enhanced control of flexible foam physical properties.

• Suitable for low- to medium-density conventional foams produced using a wide range of auxiliary blowing agents such as carbon dioxide, acetone, or vacuum.
• Designed for the production of flexible slabstock polyurethane and MDI viscoelastic foam.
• VORASURF™ DC 5951LV Additive is used in bedding and furniture foam.
• Recommended dosage level is 1 pphp for conventional foam and 1-2 pphp for TDI/MDI.
• It has a shelf life of 18 months.

VORASURF™ DC 5950LV Additive by Dow is a low cyclic, low volatile, medium efficiency silicone surfactant. Designed for the production of a wide range of flexible slabstock polyurethane foams, modified polyether and MDI viscoelastic foams.

• Provides exceptional performances for fire retardant foams (FR), combustible modified polyethers (CME) and high density foams.
• Offers enhanced control of flexible foam physical properties.
• It is compliant with stringent low cyclic requirements.
• It is suitable for bedding and furniture foam.
• Recommended dosage level is 1 pphp for conventional foam and 0.5 pphp for CME foam.
• VORASURF™ DC 5950LV Additive has a shelf life of 18 months.