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5. Industrial applications
The industrial applications of non-ionic surfactants are many and varied. A fairly comprehensive summary can be found in the chapter dedicated to non-ionic surfactants in the reference .
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As a first approximation, we could say that esters are used mainly for their lubricating, emulsifying and emollient properties and for their excellent ecotoxicological profile:
for controlling static electricity and as plasticizers and anti-fogging agents in plastics (PVC, PE, PP, ABS). Glycerol C18 α-monoesters are the most widely used products in food packaging, thanks to their approval for food contact and their controlled...
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Regulations in force in European Union countries http://www.cc.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/chemicals/documents/specific-chemicals/detergents/index_en.htm
Council Directive 76/769/EEC of July 27, 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and...
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The non-ionic surfactants used on an industrial scale on the European market are presented in Table 2 . The chemical formulas and properties of the most important products are given at
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1. Production
Among the various classes of surfactants, non-ionic surfactants (NIS) now rank first in terms of both volume and value. Their consumption continues to grow due to their physico-chemical properties, the effects they are intended to achieve, and developments in formulation technologies.
In Europe, the total market for surfactants (expressed as 100% active ingredient)...
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