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Chemax

Chemax surfactant range of products consists of:

  • Ethoxylated fatty acids and ethoxylated fatty acid esters
  • Polyethylene glycols
  • Ethoxylated castor glycerides
  • Organic and Silicone-based defoamers

Chemax surfactants are used in a many applications including metalworking, plastic, textile and homecare Industrial & Institutional (I&I) products as:

  • Emulsifiers
  • Lubricant additives
  • Viscosity control additives
  • Co-solubilisers
  • Defoamers
  • Dispersants
  • Softeners

Popular Chemax grades are detailed in the table below, other grades are available.
 

Products

Product Name Description Applications/Benefits Add to My Enquiry
Chemax CO-5 POE (5) castor oil Co-emulsifier, emulsifier and dispersant.

Provides emulsification and lubricity for metalworking applications.
Chemax E-200MO POE (5) monooleate Emulsifier, lubricant and softener for metalworking, textile and cosmetic products.

Also degreasing and detergency for metalworking.
Chemax NP-6 POE (6) nonyl phenol Detergent for metal cleaning, textile and I&I applications.

Good wetting and moderate to high foaming properties.
Chemax PEG-600DO PEG 600 dioleate Water dispersible emulsifier and solubiliser for lubricants, defoamers and softeners used in metalworking, I&I, leather and personal care applications.