Surfactant Basics - Definition of HLB, and How It Applies to Emulsions

Answer ID 11745 | Updated 02/28/2020

HLB (Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance) is an empirical expression for the relationship of the

hydrophilic ("water-loving") and hydrophobic ("water-hating") groups of a surfactant. The table
below lists...
Propylene Glycols - Vapor Pressures & Boiling Points
Answer ID 16858 | Updated 10/23/2019

All liquids form vapors which exert pressure characteristic of the materials. The pressure exerted
by these vapors in the presence of the liquid is called the vapor pressure. The vapor pressure...
Isopropanolamines Equivalent Weight and Amine Number
Answer ID 10823 | Updated 10/23/2019

Equivalent weight is a calculated value determined from the amine number (also known as the
amine value or amine alkalinity).  The amine number is determined by titration of the amine
acetate...
Surfactant Basics - Definition of Cloud Point and Its Importance
Answer ID 11741 | Updated 10/23/2019

Cloud point is the temperature above which an aqueous solution of a water-soluble surfactant
becomes turbid (see photograph below). Knowing the cloud point is important for determining
storage...
DOWFAX Anionic Surfactants - Bleach Stability
Answer ID 12100 | Updated 02/28/2020

DOWFAX anionic surfactants can help you formulate hypochlorite-based bleach products that
work harder and last longer. That's often a tall order for surfactants. Some aren't stable in
oxidizing...
Propylene Glycols - Solubility Data
Answer ID 16889 | Updated 10/23/2019

Glycols, like all low-molecular-weight alcohols, are soluble in all proportions in water. In addition,
many water-immiscible materials can be carried into clear water solutions by means of the...
Propylene Glycol USP/EP - Kosher and Halal Status
Answer ID 15274 | Updated 02/17/2020

Yes, All of Dow's PG USP/EP plants and processes have been kosher certified and most are
Halal certified. Please refer to the file attachments for Kosher and Halal certificates.
Dipropylene Glycols - Dow Product Grades & Uses
Answer ID 16845 | Updated 10/23/2019

Dipropylene glycol (DPG) is produced as a co-product in the manufacture of propylene glycol by

the hydrolysis of propylene oxide. DPG is used as a solvent, humectant, coupling agent and
chemical...
Propylene Glycol USP/EP - Shelf Life
Answer ID 16916 | Updated 10/23/2019

Propylene Glycol USP/EP is stable for at least two years when stored at ambient temperatures in
closed containers and away from sunlight and other sources of UV light. An ongoing stability
test...
Glycol Ethers Application Information for Inks
Answer ID 11807 | Updated 10/23/2019

Pen Inks   When used in ball point and felt tip pen inks, glycol ethers allow the free flow of resin
pigment and dye preventing clogging or drying out.  The result is good flow, leveling...
LTTF - Thermal Degradation Products of EG and PG
Answer ID 11477 | Updated 02/28/2020

The National Bureau of Standards (now called NIST) has done extensive work on the
degradation of aqueous ethylene glycol and propylene glycol.   In that study, Rossiter and co-
workers identified...
Propylene Glycol - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Status
Answer ID 16913 | Updated 10/23/2019

The answer to this question can vary, depending on the definition of the term "VOC" used. The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines VOC as any compound of carbon,
excluding carbon...
CARBOWAX SENTRY PEGS & MPEGS for Pharmaceuticals
Answer ID 11705 | Updated 10/23/2019

CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ polyethylene glycols are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry
because of their unique medicament solvent properties, low order of toxicity, mildness and water-
solubility...
NPE and OPE added to Authorisation List of REACH
Answer ID 10608 | Updated 10/23/2019

Dow's position on the supply or OPEs and NPEs following their inclusion on Annex XIV of
REACH This is to inform you of the status of Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE) and Octylphenol
Ethoxylate (OPE)...
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Answer ID 12130 | Updated 02/03/2020

If the product was obtained through a distributor, you will need to contact the distributor. If the
product was obtained directly from Dow, contact the Customer Information Group via email to...

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