Mixed surfactant enabled EVA emulsion for PPD applications

PPD emulsion product is advantageous for use in sub-ambient temperature as it improve the physical handling characteristic compared to traditional product. However, existing PPD emulsion system is solely implementing a single anionic surfactant system which leads instability towards a series of temp...

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Published in:Journal of dispersion science and technology 2019-03, Vol.40 (3), p.361-368
Main Authors: Umoruddin, N. E. S., Rosdi, M. R. H, Ariffin, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambient temperature
Emulsion
EVA
Flow stability
Freezing
Ions
Melting points
Mixed surfactant
Particle size
Pour Point Depressant
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Stability
Stability analysis
Surface tension
Surfactants
Zeta potential
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Summary:PPD emulsion product is advantageous for use in sub-ambient temperature as it improve the physical handling characteristic compared to traditional product. However, existing PPD emulsion system is solely implementing a single anionic surfactant system which leads instability towards a series of temperature changes. Therefore, mixed surfactant (anionic and non-ionic) surfactant was introduced to overcome this problem. Through this research, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) act as anionic surfactant and Tween 80 used as non-ionic surfactant in this study. The stability of an emulsion was identified through particle size and zeta potential. For the mixed surfactant composition, the result show the presence of SDS content contributes in reduction on particle size. Furthermore, the study on effectiveness of surfactant on EVA emulsion was evaluated. The result indicates with present of surfactant, interfacial surface tension was reduced. The freezing point and pour point depressant test of the EVA emulsion was evaluated. Present of non-ionic surfactant help in stability and flow-respond at low temperature. Mixed surfactant system provides sufficient protection from droplet size growth caused by the temperature changes which eventually leads to instability.
ISSN:0193-2691
1532-2351
DOI:10.1080/01932691.2018.1469413