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Dextrol and Strodex Surfactant Selection Guide Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients
Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients is a leading producer of cellulose ethers worldwide. It provides specialty additives and functional ingredients that manage the physical properties of aqueous and non-aqueous systems including rheology control, water retention, bonding strength, film formation, conditioning, deposition and stabilization. Many of its products - used in paint and coatings, construction, food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas field production and specialty industries - are derived from renewable and natural raw materials.

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Complete solutions for coatings

Dextrol and Strodex phosphate ester surfactants from Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients are leading technologies within our ever-expanding portfolio of high-performance additives for paints and coatings. These proprietary, specialty surfactants can be used in both alkyd and water-based paints, colorant systems, and as stabilizers in emulsion polymerization of latex resins. Dextrol and Strodex surfactants have been developed for high performance in a variety of end-use applications by engineering specific chemistries under precisely controlled reaction conditions. These unique additives can improve stability and performance by replacing the wetting agents and supplementing the dispersants you are currently using. They will also improve compatibility with predispersed ingredients.

Versatile surfactants for use in emulsion polymerization and specialty applications

Resin manufacturers rely on Dextrol OC-series surfactants as stabilizers in the polymerization of vinyl, acrylic and copolymer resin emulsions. These unique surfactants enable manufacturers to develop superior resins offering enhanced color acceptance and gloss, improved mechanical and storage stability, and better resistance Paints and Coatings to heat and light degradation. Dextrol and Strodex surfactants Waterborne latex paints and coatings also can be used in a variety of Water inclusion in alkyd paints other industries and applications including paper coatings, Universal colorant systems agricultural chemicals and printing inks. Contact the technical Polymer emulsions and dispersions experts at Ashland Aqualon Printing Functional Ingredients for specific recommendations and technical Printing inks support. Overprint varnishes Paper coatings

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In waterborne coatings applications, Dextrol and Strodex surfactants are valued for their superior ability to improve dispersion of pigments. This enhances color development and hiding, as well as gloss in finished paint. The unique phosphate ester chemistry also can inhibit flash rusting over ferrous substrates, improve surface wetting and reduce water sensitivity in paints. Key benefits: Improved gloss Enhanced color development More homogeneous and stable dispersion systems Improved wetting More stable viscosity on aging Stabilized TiO2 and other reactive pigments Low water sensitivity in dried coatings Improved freeze-thaw stability and block resistance As the global leader in rheology and performance-enhancing additives for paints and coatings, Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients has sales offices, production facilities, laboratories and applications specialists across North America, Europe and Asia. We are dedicated to supporting new product development, technical assistance and customer support. We utilize state-of-the-art analytical and testing resources and constantly assess market trends to develop the next generation of additives to help you improve the performance and value of your paint and coating products.

Phosphate esters - free acids

Application Relative Solubility in Water Water Inclusion in Alkyd Paints VOC (According to EU Guidelines) Surface Tension: 0.1 Active wt% in water; pH ~7[dynes/cm] Typical Viscosity [cPs at 25 C] Wetting & Flow Typical Active Content [%] Emulsion Polymerization Chemical Description/ Moles of EO Colorant Preparation APEO-free Alternative CoDispersant Property Improvements Paint Stabilization Block Resistance Freeze-Thaw Stabilization Salt Form Product Gloss

Dextrol OC-70

Phosphate Ester of Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (10 moles) Phosphate Ester of Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (6 moles) Phosphate Ester of Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylate (3 moles)

97

800

36.2

Hydrophilic

Not Detectable

Dextrol OC-60

97

800

30.1

Not Detectable

Dextrol OC-40

97

800

26.5

Hydrophobic

Not Detectable

Strodex FT-100

Phosphated Alcohol

99

4000

50

Hydrophilic

Not Detectable

Strodex SE-100

Phoshate Coester of Aliphatic Ethoxylate Mixture Phosphate Coester of Alcohol and Aliphatic Ethoxylate

96

200

27.9

Not Detectable

Strodex P-100

98

600

29.8

1%

Strodex MO-100

Phosphated Alcohol

98

1,300

43

Hydrophobic

Not Detectable

Highly recommended Recommended Can be used

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The Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients family of performance additives for paint and coatings also includes Aquaflow non-ionic synthetic associative thickeners, Natrosol HEC, Natrosol Plus modified HEC, Culminal and Combizell methylcellulose derivatives, pHLEX neutralizing agents, and Advantage and Drewplus foam control agents.

Phosphate esters - neutralized salts

Application Relative Solubility in Water Surface Tension: 0.1 Active wt% in Water; pH ~7[dynes/cm] Typical Viscosity [cPs at 25 C] Water Inclusion Alkyd Paints Wetting & Flow Emulsion Polymerization Co-Dispersant Typical Active Content [%] VOC (According to Current EU Guidelines) Chemical Description/ Moles of EO Colorant Preparation APEO-free Alternative Property Improvements Paint Stabilization Block Resistance Freeze-Thaw Stabilization Salt Form Product Gloss

Dextrol OC-7525 Dextrol OC-78N Dextrol OC-6025 Dextrol OC-65K Dextrol OC-180 Dextrol OC-4025 Dextrol OC-45N Strodex FT-50K Strodex SEK-50D Strodex TH-100 Strodex TH-4427 Strodex LFK-70 Strodex PSK-28 Strodex PK-90 Strodex PK-OVOC Strodex MOK-70 Strodex KM-0VOC Strodex EHK-70

NH4 Na NH4 K K NH4 Na K K K K K K K K K K K

10 10 6 6 6 3 3 Phosphated Alcohol Phoshate Coester Aliphatic Ethoxylate Mixture Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Phosphate Coester Proprietary Blend Phosphate Coester Alcohol and Aliphatic Ethoxylate Phosphate Coester Alcohol and Aliphatic Ethoxylate Phosphated Alcohol Phosphated Alcohol Phosphated Alcohol

25 89 25 82 45 25 82 50 50 81 97 70 55 90 35 70 40 70

600 15,000 600 1,200 600 600 8,600 < 100 100 300 200 400 50 7,000 280 Partial Gel >100K < 100 Partial Gel >100K

36.2 36.2 26.5 30.1 30.1 26.5 26.5 50 27.9

Hydrophilic

Not Detectable 4% Not Detectable 5.5% Not Detectable 4.5%

Hydrophobic Hydrophilic

10% Not Detectable Not Detectable <1 % Not Detectable

35.8 28.4 29.8 30.5 36.9 43 43 Hydrophobic

Not Detectable 8% <1% Not Detectable 3% < 4% 3%

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Highly recommended Recommended Can be used

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