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To create a synthetic latex, the main component of water-based paints and adhesives, the leading process used is emulsion polymerization. Monomers (acrylics, methacrylics, vinyls, etc.) are polymerized in a water-based...

The pigment dispersion process can be divided into three stages: wetting, dispersion/grinding, and stabilization. In wetting, it is important to use an additive that can reduce the surface tension of...

Surfactant molecules are composed of polar and nonpolar ends. The polar end, also called the hydrophilic end, is water-attracting. The nonpolar end, also known as the hydrophobic end, is water-repelling....

ULTRACK® VS G10 is a high-performance surfactant that produces highly organized structures, responsive to pH. Through its viscosifying action, it helps in the formation of worm-holes and keeps the viscosity...

SURFOM CE 8434: The perfect match between performance & sustainability for pesticide formulations It is well known that EC (emusifiable concentrate) formulations require the right selection of emulsifiers and solvents...