Emulsogen® EPA 073

Emulsogen® EPA 073 by Clariant is a low-VOC, APEO-free, anionic emulsifier, surfactant, wetting- and dispersing agent. This readily biodegradable & FDA approved additive offers production of polymer dispersions with controlled particle size and very low grit levels at high solid contents. It produces stable, low foaming emulsions of organic solvents, hydrocarbons, oils and waxes in water. It is used for emulsion polymerization of monomers like styrene, acrylic acid esters, methacrylic acid esters and vinyl acetate. It is suitable for inorganic & organic pigments in preparations at high pigment loads, low viscosity, high temperature stability & shelf life. The recommended dosage is 0.5-5.0% based on monomers, 15-80% based on the pigments and 1-20 g/l in the emulsion. The shelf life of Emulsogen® EPA 073 is 730 days.