Emulsifier OP-10

I. Basic Characteristics

• Chemical Nature: Alkylphenol ethoxylate (abbreviated as OP-10), a nonionic surfactant. Its molecular structure contains hydrophilic polyoxyethylene chains and hydrophobic alkyl chains, forming an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifying structure.
• Physical Properties: At room temperature, it appears as a colorless to pale yellow transparent viscous liquid (industrial grade). It is soluble in water and organic solvents, resistant to acid, alkali, and hard water, with a pH value (1% aqueous solution) of 6–7.
• Core Parameters:
  • HLB Value: 14.5 (high hydrophilicity)
  • Cloud Point: 61–67°C (reflects temperature stability)
• Functional Properties: Combines emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, antistatic, and cleaning properties, often referred to as an "all-purpose emulsifier."

II. Main Application Areas

1. Textile and Dyeing

• Leveling and Dispersion: Used as a component in synthetic fiber oils to improve slurry film smoothness; acts as a leveling agent in low-temperature wool dyeing to optimize color uniformity.
• Antistatic Treatment: Reduces electrostatic buildup during chemical fiber spinning and protects colloidal stability.

2. Oilfield and Energy

• Oil-Water Treatment: Functions as a foaming agent, wetting agent, and mud activator to enhance crude oil extraction efficiency; used in near-wellbore treatments to alleviate wax deposition.
• Demulsification and Corrosion Inhibition: Assists in fuel oil demulsification while providing corrosion inhibition.

3. Industrial Cleaning and Metal Processing

• High-Efficiency Degreasing: A key ingredient in metal degreasing and cleaning agents, breaking down oil stains (e.g., cutting oil, rust preventive oil) through emulsification.
• Electroplating Assistance: Serves as an emulsifier and brightener carrier in zinc plating processes to improve coating uniformity.

4. Chemical and Material Synthesis

• Polymer Emulsification: Used in emulsion polymerization of styrene-butadiene latex, polyurethane, etc., to stabilize dispersed systems.
• Building Material Modification: Acts as an asphalt emulsifier (enhancing adhesion of paving materials) and concrete dispersant (optimizing workability).

5. Daily Chemicals and Fine Chemicals

• Cleaning and Stain Removal: A fundamental degreasing component in daily chemical products such as shampoos and body washes.
• Pesticide/Pharmaceutical Emulsification: Functions as an emulsifying stabilizer in pesticide emulsions and pharmaceutical ointments, improving the dispersion of active ingredients.

III. Packaging and Safety

• Industrial Packaging: 50 kg/drum (white plastic drum), with support for custom packaging.
• Operational Precautions: Avoid use at high temperatures (>40°C) to prevent emulsification failure; protective equipment is required for long-term exposure.

Note: Performance data are compiled from industry-standard parameters, and application examples are drawn from large-scale production practices.