ALKONAT® L 20

ALKONAT® L 20 by Oxiteno is lauryl alcohol 2 ethylene oxide (EO). It is an excellent surface tension reducer which is generally unaffected by hard water ions. Acts as a non-ionic surfactant, dispersing agent as well as wetting agent. It maintains its chemical as well as physical stability in alkaline as well as acid medium, and under varying temperature conditions. ALKONAT® L 20 is derived from the lauryl alkyl chain and its hydrophilic character is dependent on the ethylene oxide chain. Compatible with a wide range of solvents and non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric as well as cationic surfactants. By increasing the degree of ethoxylation, the hydrophilic nature of the molecule is increased (higher HLB) modifying its solubility in water along with other properties such as foaming, emulsification, detergency and wettability. Has lipophilic nature and 76% carbon derived from renewable resources. Used in varnishes applications, polymerization in emulsions and pigment concentrates. ALKONAT® L 20 is also used in color pastes, water-based paints and printing inks.