Griton PE73

Product Summary

Description: Cetyl Oleyl + 3EO Phosphate Ester - Acid Form
Appearance: Liquid
Activity: 100%
Viscosity: 2500

Background

Griton PE73 is a phosphate ester manufactured using phosphorous pentoxide to give a product that contains both mono and di-esters The main advantage of a phosphate ester over a conventional anionic is it’s excellent stability in high concentration of acid, alkali and electrolyte. This product is supplied in free acid form and can be neutralised with a number of bases to produce a variety of different products.

Typical Application areas are Textiles, metalworking cutting fluids, leather, household, I+I, agrochemicals, emulsion polymerisation and pigment dispersion.

Sales Specification Items

Appearance @ 25°C : Amber paste
Acid Value mgKOH/g : 82 - 92
Free Nonionics % : 5 max

Physical and Chemical Data

Composition : Cetyl Oleyl ethoxy phosphate
Activity % : 100
Specific Gravity @ 50°C : 0.97
pH (1% aqueous) : 2.5 typically
Solubility in Water @ 20°C : Dispersible
Viscosity @ 25°C / centistokes : 2500
Pour Point °C : 23
Odour : Characteristic
Flash Point °C – Closed Cup : >150

Packaging

Griton PE73 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s or in 200kg, 125kg and 25Kg nett drums.

Storage

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Griton PE73 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.

Handling & Safety

A Material Safety Data Sheet giving full information on the safe handling of Griton SBE ACID is available on request.