Lansurf CO12
- Chemical Name
- Castor Oil Ethoxylated
Lansurf CO12 is a nonionic surfactant derived from the ethoxylation of castor oil. This product provides good emulsification, wetting, detergency, and lubricity. It is of low toxicity and has received food contact approval. Lansurf CO12 possesses notable lubricity in solution and is suitable for use in metal-forming applications as a plastic mold release agent. It also serves as a general emulsifier for oils.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Fluids & Lubricants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Lansurf
- Synonyms
Castor Oil Ethoxylated, Polyoxyethylene Castor Oil
- Functions
Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Mold Release Agent, Release Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Labeling Claims
Food Contact Acceptable, Foreign matter-free, Low Toxicity; Food Contact Acceptable; Foreign matter-free; Low Toxicity
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Industrial
- Appearance
Clear yellow viscous liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Soluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Fluids & Lubricants
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Tanks
- Totes (IBC)
- Material Features
- Excellent Lubricity
- Excellent Wetting Behaviour
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Detergency
- Good Emulsification
- Low Toxicity
- Water Soluble
- Storage Condition
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf CO12 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.
- Applications
Lansurf CO12 possesses considerable lubricity in solution and may be used in metal forming applications as a plastic mold release agent and is also used as a general emulsifier for oils.; Typically this product finds application in:; Textile auxiliaries; Agrochemicals (co-emulsifier with anionics); Areas where good emulsification is required
- Packaging Information
Lansurf CO12 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's and 200kg nett drums.
- Agrochemical Functions
- Co-Emulsifier
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Agrochemicals Features
- Emulsification
- Excellent Wetting
- Fluids and Lubricants Type
- Metalworking Fluids
- Fluids and Lubricants End Use
- Metalworking Fluids
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Textile Auxiliaries
- Fluids and Lubricants Functions
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Industrial Additives Features
- Good Emulsification Properties
- Good Lubricating Properties
- Good Wetting Properties
- High Detergency
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | Open Cup |
| Hydrophilic-Lyphophilic Balance Value | 7.0 | — | — |
| Moles of Ethylene Oxide | 12.0 | — | — |
| Pour Point | -10.0 | °C | — |
| Solid Content | 100.0 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.01 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 787.0 | cPs | — |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Point (5g in 45g, 25% BDG in water solution) | 48.0 - 56.0 | °C |
| pH (1% aqueous) | 5.0 - 7.0 | — |
| Water Content | max. 1 | % |
