SURFONIC® POA-17R4 Surfactant

CAS Number 9003-11-6

GENERIC NAME : Meroxapol 174

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SURFONIC POA-17R4 surfactant is a reverse block copolymer composed of polyoxypropylene and polyoxyethylene groups. It is a water soluble, nonionic surface active agent which is compatible with other nonionic surfactants and with most anionic and cationic surfactants.

APPLICATIONS
• wetting agent                          • lubricant
• stabilizer                                  • solubilizing agent
• dispersant                                • emulsifier
• defoamer                                 • rinse aid
• plasticizer                                 • viscosity control agent
• textile processing                     • pulp and paper processing

NOTE: SURFONIC POA-17R4 surfactant should not be used in urethane or other applications involving isocyanates.

SALES SPECIFICATIONS

Property ............................................Specifications .........................................Test Method*
Appearance, 25°C ...................................................Clear liquid ................................ST-30.1
Cloud Point, °C, 1% aqueous .........................   44 – 48  ................................ST-9.1,5.2.1
Color, Pt-Co .....................................................  80 max.   .........................................ST-30.12
pH, 2.5% in distilled water ...........................  5.5 – 7.0  ...................................ST-31.36, C
Water, wt% .......................................................  0.3 max.   ........................................ST-31.53
*Methods of Test are available from Huntsman Corporation upon request.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical Properties
HLB Value .....................................................   7-12
Potassium Acetate, wt% ..........................  0.02 - 0.2
Water Solubility ..........................................  Soluble

Physical Properties
Density, g/ml at 25°C (77°F) ..........................................   1.048
Flash point, PMCC, °F .......................................................     350
Viscosity, kinematic cSt at 37.8°C (100°F) .....................  254
Weight, lbs/US gal at 25°C (77°F) ..................................... 8.77