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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Surfynol, Dynol, and EnviroGem additives--Ask the experts

     
 

Joel Schwartz

Joel Schwartz
Lead Applications Chemist

     
  Ask the Experts--Question

My application requires a low-VOC surfactant that is a good wetting agent, defoamer, and is easy to incorporate. Is there anything new available?

  Ask the Experts--Answer

 

 

 

A new Gemini surfactant has recently been introduced that provides specific performance advantages in a broad range of water-based systems. Built on the novel attributes of the Surfynol® family of products, Air Products' Surfynol 2502 surfactant represents the first in a series of ethoxylated/propoxylated acetylenic-based surfactants. The benefit of this technology is that it delivers minimal dynamic surface tension at low use levels, low equilibrium surface tension, and excellent foam control and emulsification properties.

Also, Surfynol 2502 surfactant is a 100% active liquid that is extremely low in VOCs (1.2%) and is stable in hard water. Based on this unique balance of performance properties, Surfyonl 2502 surfactant has demonstrated exceptional benefits in countless applications and is likely to provide outstanding results in your application.