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Genapol LRO liquid

Anionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerization    

Genapol LRO liquid is used as anionic emulsifiers for the emulsion polymerization of pure-acrylic, styrene-acrylic and vinyl acetate dispersions

Benefits

The use of Genapol LRO liquid offers the following advantages:
 

• free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)
• readily biodegradable
• FDA approved

Performance in emulsion polymerization:

• improved stability of the monomer emulsion
• low coagulum formation during polymerization
• control of particle size of the polymer dispersion
• improved viscosity of the polymer dispersions

Performance in paint binders:

increases the tinting strength of tinted emulsion paint

Product properties         Genapol LRO

Active substance content———————— About 27% in water 

Appearance at 20°C ——————————Clear liquid 

Density (DIN 51757) at 20°C ——————About 1,05 g/cm3 

Solubility at 25°C——————————— Genapol® LRO liquid is soluble in water 

​Viscosity at 20°C——————————— < 100 mPas

pH of a 5 % aqueous solution—————   About 4 - 6

Biodegradability ———————————  Genapol® LRO liquid is readily biodegradable.

Crystallization point_______________________ Below 10°C

Naturally derived carbon content_________  About 76%