Textiles
Smithol 22LD
Exceptional metal and fiber wetting. Clings to hot metal, displaces water and breaks emulsions, with a low pour point. Replaces rapeseed oil in drawing, stamping, rolling and forging lubricants.
Used in: Drawing, stamping, rolling, forging and wire drawing lubricants, rust preventatives, de-emulsifiers, stripping oil from waste water, textile spin finishes, leather treating
PEG 400 Monolaurate
A light-colored, mild surfactant with good emulsifying and solubilizing properties. Bridges oil and water phases.
Used in: Metalworking fluids, water-soluble and textile lubricants, fiber extrusion, cleaning products, solubilizer for oils and fragrances; leveling agent, viscosity modifier and defoamer in cosmetics, creams, lotions and paints; anti-blocking agent and plasticizer in vinyls