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Polymers & Surfactants for Bonding Solutions
Polymers & Surfactants for Bonding Solutions
Pharcos supplies polymers and surfactants essential for adhesive manufacturing. Our products serve as emulsifiers in emulsion polymerization, plasticizers in hot-melt adhesives, and stabilizers in water-based adhesive systems. We support the production of construction adhesives, packaging adhesives, and specialty bonding compounds.
Application Areas
Emulsion Polymerization
Ceteareth (Pharcos C 20, C 25) and Octyl Phenol Ethoxylates (Pharcos OP) serve as primary emulsifiers controlling latex particle size and distribution during adhesive polymer synthesis.
PVA/EVA Adhesives
PEG (Pharcos PEG) serves as a plasticizer in PVA-based adhesives, improving film flexibility and cold temperature performance of packaging and woodworking adhesives.
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Glycerin Ethoxylates (Pharcos GE) act as crosslinkers in polyurethane-based PSA systems, improving shear strength and thermal stability.
Why Choose Pharcos for Adhesives?
Polymerization Surfactants
Optimized surfactants for vinyl acetate, acrylic, and EVA emulsion polymerization with controlled particle size.
Performance Additives
PEG plasticizers and glycerin ethoxylates that improve flexibility, open time, and substrate wetting.
Batch Consistency
Tight manufacturing specifications ensure reproducible polymerization results across production batches.
Products for Adhesives
11 products available
| Product | Generic Name | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Pharcos C | Ceteareth | Polyoxyl Cetostearyl Ether | Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates | Emulsion PolymerizationTextile Scouring and Dyeing+4 |
Pharcos C 20 | Ceteareth-20 | Universal EmulsifierDye Leveling+3 |
Pharcos C 30 | Ceteareth-30 | Facial GelsSalves+3 |
Pharcos C 50 | Ceteareth-50 | SolubilizerEmulsion Polymerization+3 |
Pharcos C 80 | Ceteareth-80 | High HLB SolubilizerHair Dyes+2 |
Pharcos GE | Glycerin Ethoxylates | HumectantPlasticizer+3 |
Pharcos L 23 | Laureth - 23 | High HLB EmulsifierSolubilizer+2 |
Pharcos OP | Octyl Phenol Ethoxylates | Emulsion PolymerizationPigment Wetting+2 |
Pharcos PEG | PEG | Polyethylene Glycol | Macrogol | Mold Release AgentCeramic Binder+3 |
Pharcos S | Polyoxyethylene Stearyl Ether | Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate | Steareth Ethoxylates | EmulsifierDispersant+3 |
Pharcos TEA 99 | Triethanolamine Acetate 99% | NeutralizerClear Gels+2 |
Common Questions
Questions about our adhesives solutions
Pharcos C 20 (Ceteareth-20) is our standard recommendation as the primary emulsifier for VAM polymerization, typically used at 2-4% on monomer weight. For narrow particle size distribution, combine with a small amount of Pharcos OP 10.
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