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Chemguard Announces Launch of Short-Chain (C6)* VOC-Free Phosphate Ester Surfactant
October 21, 2009
Chemguard, a leading manufacturer of fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals, has added a short-chain (C6)* phosphate-ester fluorosurfactant free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to its product line – Chemguard S-764P.
This new, VOC-free, short-chain (C6), phosphate-ester-based product is ideal for use in VOC-free coatings, floor polishes, and inks. The surface activity of S-764P rivals competitive longer-chain perfluoro products now on the market, with no need to increase concentrations to obtain similar results (see table 1).
Table 1. C6 perfluoro content, actives concentration, and actives surface tension of Chemguard’s new, VOC-free S-764P fluorosurfactant.
| Short-Chain (C6) Products |
Type |
C6 Perfluoro Content | Actives Concentration | Actives Surface Tension† | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | 0.01% | 0.001% | ||||
| Chemguard S-764P | Anionic | >98% | 22% | 17 | 19 | 30 |
| †dynes/cm, deionized water | ||||||
Chemguard’s new, VOC-free, short-chain, S-764P fluorosurfactant – which is chloride-free and available as easy-to-use liquids – provides numerous benefits in broad applications (see table 2).
Table 2. Benefits of Chemguard’s new, VOC-free S-764P phosphate-ester-based anionic fluorosurfactant.
| Application | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Graphic arts | Improve print definition Enhance surface gloss Improve anti-blocking |
| Waxes and polishes | Improve wetting and leveling and reduce cratering Low foaming |
| Paints | Improve wetting and anti-soiling Improve anti-blocking Low foaming |
| Adhesives | Improve wetting and tackifier characteristics |
| Metal plating | Improve etching Improve wetting and reduces drag-out Improve flash corrosion resistance |
The Chemguard Specialty Chemicals Division will be introducing additional short-chain (C6), phosphate-ester products. Chemguard short-chain fluorosurfactants are used in support of the goals of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program and will be registered on global inventories in all of the countries where they are sold.
For more information, contact Technical Sales and Marketing, Specialty Chemicals Division, 1.817-473-9964 x211, bgilbert@chemguard.com.
*Short-chain products contain six or fewer fluorinated carbons.
Chemguard is a global, full-service, ISO 9001:2000 Certified manufacturer of fire suppression foams, equipment, and systems; specialty pumps; and fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals. Known for advanced R&D, engineering/design expertise, quality manufacturing, and high-quality, field-tested products, Chemguard provides unmatched customer support.