Question

What are the main industries and processes where XPO-5 tristyrylphenol polyoxyethylene ether ammonium sulfate salt is used?

XPO-5 is mainly used in four major industries: pesticide formulations, emulsion polymerization, textile processing, and industrial cleaning

Core Application Industries and Processes

Application IndustrySpecific Process/UseFunctional Role
PesticidesEmulsification of pesticide formulations (EC, EW, ME, etc.)Highly effective emulsifier, promotes stable dispersion of oily active ingredients in water-based systems, enhances uniformity and field application performance
Emulsion PolymerizationEmulsion polymerization systems (acrylates, styrene-acrylic, VAE, etc.)Emulsifies monomers and stabilizes latex particles, helps control polymer particle size, and improves product performance
TextilesPretreatment and dyeing processesMultifunctional auxiliary, acts as wetting agent or emulsifier to improve fiber treatment uniformity and dye penetration
Industrial CleaningMetal degreasing, hard surface cleaning and other heavy-duty cleaning scenariosKey surfactant component providing emulsification and detergency

Performance Basis

The above applications rely on the excellent emulsifying, wetting and dispersing capabilities brought by the anionic structure of this product, as well as its outstanding acid-alkali stability and hard water tolerance, ensuring efficient performance in complex systems.

Safety Summary

  • Low toxicity, rat oral LD₅₀ > 2000 mg/kg
  • Non-irritating to skin and eyes
  • Readily biodegradable (OECD 301B, 28-day degradation > 70%)
  • Low toxicity to aquatic organisms (zebrafish 96h LC₅₀ > 100 mg/L)