Deliver exceptional wetting, emulsion stability, narrow particle size, and controlled foaming with the EMPIMIN® sulfosuccinate portfolio.
EMPIMIN® sulfosuccinates from Innospec play a critical role in emulsion polymerisation (EP) for the production of paints and coatings.
They are designed to help polymer producers and formulators achieve outstanding wetting and dispersion, emulsion stability, and controlled foam characteristics across a broad range of coating systems.
Whether used as a primary or co-emulsifier, or as a post-addition wetting agent, EMPIMIN® sulfosuccinates can help produce latexes with:
- Improved flow and levelling
- Enhanced electrolyte and mechanical stability
- Low coagulum levels
- Very low particle size
- Narrow particle size distribution
With options tailored for different foam profiles, flash point requirements and substrate demands, the EMPIMIN® range gives formulators the flexibility to optimise performance for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and related applications.
Product spotlight:
Monoester sulfosuccinate emulsifier engineered for EP systems requiring excellent stability and manageable viscosity at high solids.
- Generates small to intermediate particle size emulsions
- Excellent electrolyte and mechanical stability
- Low coagulum formation
- High solids capability with workable viscosity
- Good resistance to moisture and yellowing
Ideal for acrylics, including styrene acrylics and vinyl acrylics · EVA latex
Dioctyl sulfosuccinate emulsifiers with broad food contact approval and excellent wetting properties. Available as a solution in water/ethanol (OT 75) or water/propylene glycol (OP 70).
- Excellent dispersing for both aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions
- Strong foaming profile
- Versions of both grades available for overprint varnishes, with very low residual diethyl hexyl maleate (DEHM) content
Ideal for acrylics, including styrene acrylics and vinyl acrylics · EVA latex · PSA latex
Sodium dihexyl sulfosuccinate supplied in isopropanol/water, designed as a highly effective primary or co-emulsifier for EP applications.
- Promotes complete conversion with low coagulum formation
- Excellent mechanical stability
- Strong emulsification performance
- Imparts excellent adhesion on porous substrates
- Supports stable, fine particle dispersions
Ideal for acrylics, including styrene acrylics and vinyl acrylics · PSA latex
Sodium diamyl sulfosuccinate supplied in propylene glycol, designed for excellent wetting performance in demanding aqueous systems.
- Strong wetting and dispersing performance
- Effective in high electrolyte environments
- Suitable for pigment and resin systems
- Low foam profile compared with traditional dioctyl grades
Ideal for paints · coatings · pigment dispersions · electroplating · leather coating
