General Information
- Product Name: Soybean Phospholipid Polyoxyethylene Ether
- Catalog: SUR-NON-073
- Applications: Water-based coatings, inks and color pastes, adhesives, metalworking fluids and coolants, leather finishing, others
Soybean phospholipid polyoxyethylene ether (SPPE), a derivative of soybean phospholipids, represents a significant advancement in the field of surfactants. This compound is synthesized through the ethoxylation of soybean phospholipids. The ethylene oxide addition number ranges from 3 to 10. The hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of concentrated soybean phospholipid is typically around 3 to 4. However, post-ethoxylation, the HLB value can reach between 8 and 14. This significant increase in the HLB value indicates a marked improvement in the compound's hydrophilicity, making it highly suitable for a wide range of applications.
The ethoxylation process not only increases the HLB value but also enhances several other properties of SPPE:
Type | Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) | HLB | Moisture (%) | pH (1% aqueous) |
C10-7 | 158-168 | 7.8 | ≤ 0.5 | 5.0-7.0 |
C10-10 | 138-148 | 11.3 | ≤ 0.5 | 5.0-7.0 |
* Typical values (not warranted values)
SPPE finds applications in numerous industries due to its versatile properties:
In the food industry, SPPE is used to enhance the instant solubility of dairy and other instant food products. Its ability to act as a potent emulsifier ensures that powdered products dissolve quickly and uniformly in liquid, providing a consistent texture and taste.
SPPE is highly valued in the cosmetics industry for its multifunctional benefits:
In the pharmaceutical sector, SPPE is utilized for its dual functionality:
SPPE is used in the leather industry as a fatliquoring agent. It imparts softness, fullness, and water resistance to leather products, enhancing their quality and durability.
SPPE also can be used as a dispersant and as an auxiliary component in textile bleaching, dyeing, paints, inks, coatings, paper manufacturing, pesticides, rubber, magnetic tapes, color films, oil extraction, and fluorescent screen production.
Soybean phospholipid polyoxyethylene ether is a highly valuable chemical with a wide array of applications and significant benefits across multiple industries. Contact Alfa Chemistry today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit your applications.
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