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INDAPRO® 5500
Surfactant intermediate in Industrial market and derivatives that can have performance features and benefits in Metalworking market.
Applications
Natural Lubricant
Our Castorwax solution is a natural lubricant alternative for petroleum-based waxes in rubber, tubing, & plastics applications. Hydrogenated Castor Oil has a discrete melt point, which provides consistency relative to other waxes.
Features
- Brings potential multi-functional performance (microbial resistance, low foam, hard water emulsion stability, low toxicity) at competitive price points
- A multi-faceted array of performance features and benefits as emulsifiers in soluble oils and semi-synthetics
- Allows metal parts to be processed in a clean, grease-free environment
Typical Properties
Solution | Acid Value | Hydroxyl Value | Saponification Value | Iodine Value | Melt Point (°C) | Specific Gravity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castorwax | 3 | 158 | 179 | 5 | 85 | 1.023 |
Values shown in the above table are typical properties.
Application Highlights
Surfactant Intermediate

Increased efficiency through multi-functional performance with microbial resistance, low foam, hard water emulsion stability, & low toxicity
Emulsifier

Forms stable emulsion in the production of aqueous-based explosives for the
industrial mining sector
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