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COMPLEMIX® FOOD ADDITIVES
Cytec supplies a broad line of sulfosuccinate anionic surfactants used extensively in emulsion polymerization systems and in a broad range of industrial applications. Cytec also produces U.S.P. grade surfactants for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Type: |
Anionic liquid |
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Chemical: |
Proprietary sulfosuccinate surfactant mixture |
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FDA Status: |
Approved 21 CFR 175.105, 176.170, 176.180, and 178.3400 (with limitations). See regulatory section for details. |
AEROSOL EF-800 is a new, alkyl-phenol free (APE-free) surfactant designed for use as a primary emulsifier for acrylic, vinyl-acrylic, styreneacrylic and styrene-butadiene latex systems. One of its primary strengths is versatility, in that it enables fast, easy design of new latexes. This water soluble and highly effective product also ensures compliance with increasingly stringent alkyl phenol regulatory requirements and yields high performance latex systems. Desired solids content, particle size and viscosity are easily achieved by optimizing AEROSOL EF-800 surfactant in latex formulations. The product also minimizes grit and coagulum while optimizing operational efficiencies.
Sample formulations for various latex systems are available upon request.
Emulsion Polymer Applications
The product’s high tolerance to water sensitive monomers (e.g., CYLINK® NMA monomer) facilitates easy development of high performance systems. Typical product applications for AEROSOL EF-800 surfactant include:
- Paint Binders
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Textile & Nonwoven Binders
- Paper Coatings
- Building and Construction Coatings
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Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance at 25°C |
liquid |
Solids, % by weight |
49-51 |
Solvent |
water |
Specific gravity g/cc |
~1.15 |
Freezing point, °C |
ca.0 |
Flashpoint, °C |
> 100 |
pH |
5-7 |
Acid Number, as is, maximum |
2.5 |
Iodine Value, as is, maximum |
0.6 |
Solubility in water |
infinite |
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Features & Benefits of AEROSOL EF-800 Surfactant
in Emulsion Polymerizations
- Alkyl phenol free material – ensures compliance with
increasingly stringent alkyl phenol regulatory requirements
- Water soluble – easily formulated into acrylic, vinyl-acrylic,
styrene-acrylic and styrene-butadiene latex systems
- Sole emulsifier – highly efficient; simplifies recipe formulation
- Highly effective – functional at low concentrations (i.e.,
0.5-2%)
- Enhances latex properties – can achieve high solids content
(>60%) and excellent mechanical and electrolytic stability
- Yields low coagulum and grit – increases operational
efficiencies
- High compatibility – latex films exhibit high optical clarity and
excellent heat stability
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Surface Active Properties
Critical Micelle Concentration
(CMC), % by weight |
0.03 |
Surface Tension
MN/M (at CMC) |
31 |
Regulatory Information
All components of this product are included on the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA), the Canadian inventory (DSL), European
Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS), the Australian
Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS), the Japan Inventory (ENCS),
the Korea Inventory (ECL), the Philippines Inventory (PICCS) and the
Chinese inventory. The product is also cleared for sale in Malaysia.
Consult the product MSDS for further details.
AEROSOL EF-800 surfactant fully complies with the following FDA
food additive regulations: 21 CFR 175.105, 176.170, 176.180 and
178.3400 with limitations. 21 CFR 178.3400 – Emulsifiers and/or
surface active agents: Use only at levels not to exceed 5% by weight
of the total monomers used in emulsion polymerization of polyvinyl
acetate and acrylic and vinyl/acrylic polymers intended for use as
coatings for paper and paperboard. Compliance with 176.170 and
176.180 is dependent upon following the limitations set forth in
178.3400. It is the end user’s responsibility to conduct its own
evaluations of its final formulation and processing to confirm
suitability for intended end use in food contact applications.
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Typical Acrylic Latexes Prepared with AEROSOL
EF-800 surfactant
The table below presents a summary of results obtained from some
typical acrylic latexes that were prepared with 2.0 percent weight
(based on total monomer mixture) of AEROSOL EF-800 surfactant.
| Monomers |
BA/MMA
MAA/C-41 |
BA/MMA
MAA/C-4 |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Before handling this material, read the corresponding Cytec Industries Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet for safety, health and environmental data.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Handling and storage information on this product can be found on the corresponding Cytec Industries Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Stainless steel, aluminum and Monel alloy are recommended for reaction and storage vessels; glass and rubber are suitable lining materials.
The efficacy of AEROSOL EF-800 is not impaired by freezing or thawing. However, if the
product undergoes a freeze/thaw cycle, it is recommended that the entire contents of
the container be agitated prior to use. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information and statements in this manual are believed to be reliable but are not construed as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility or as an assumption of duty on our part. Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine the suitability for their own particular purpose of any information, products or vendors referred to in this manual. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE. Nothing in this manual is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any potential invention without a license.
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countries. |
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