ESTER

A chemical compound derived from an acid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one –OH hydroxyl group is replaced by an –O– alkyl (alkoxy) group. Esters are also usually derived from carboxylic acids. It may also be obtained by reaction of acid anhydride or acid halides with alcohols or by the reaction of salts of carboxylic acids with alkyl halides.

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ULTRAESTER ML-9

Monolaurate (C12) esters of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) of 400 molecular weights. They are soluble in water, have low volatility, give very effective wetting, lubrication and emulsification. Monolaurate PEG Esters are used in cleaners, lubricants, greases and metalworking fluids, also in hand soaps, creams and pearlizers.

HLB: 12.8

pH1% 5.0 – 7.0

Appearance: Clear pale-yellow liquid

Acid Value: <5 mg KOH/g

Solids: >98%

Solubility: Water soluble

APPLICATIONS: Effective wetting and viscosity modifier. Good emulsifier.