Emulsogen SF 8
Anionic emulsifier and wetting agent

Composition
Sodium di(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate in aqueous
solution

Product properties *)
Active substance content
About 50 %

Appearance at 20 °C
Colourless, clear to cloudy liquid

Density at 20 °C
About 1.09 g/cm³
Solubility at 20 °C
Soluble in water

pH value (DIN EN 1262), 5 % as is in water
6–8

Flash point (DIN/ISO 2592)
> 100 °C

C.M.C. at 20°C
About 1 g/l active substance in water

Surface Activity at 5 g/l active substance
About 24 mN/m

FDA / BgVV* Listing
FDA § 175.300, § 176.170, § 176.210, § 178.3400
BfR Teil A II, XIV
*Bundesamt für Risikobewertung und Verbraucherschutz

Handling and Storage
Below 10 °C Emulsogen SF 8 turns to a cloudy, viscous
gel and a phase separation occurs. After heating to 25
°C and mixing with a propeller stirrer the product is
ready for use. During stirring Emulsogen SF 8 turns
from a cloudy and a clear solution.
Use
Emulsogen SF 8 is used in following applications:
•As Wetting agent for general purposes,
•As foaming agent for carpet back sizing with e.g.
SB-Latexes,
•As wetting agent for waterborne paints and coat-
ings with low VOC contents,
•As wetting agents for textile applications.
 
The dosage of Emulsogen SF 8 varies between 0.1 –
0.3 % based on the formulation.
•As tinting strength enhancer and stabilizer for or-
 ganic pigments in emulsion paints

Recommended dosage for emulsion paints: 0,3 – 0,6%.