Emulsifiers

Having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups within its molecular structure, GOHSENOL™ performs excellently as an emulsifier for synthetic resin emulsions.

In particular, it has the following three advantages over other surfactants on the market.

1. Favorable protective colloid properties
2. Resilience of dried films
3. Adhesion to hydrophilic materials such as cellulose

For these three features, GOHSENOL™ is preferred as a polymerization emulsifier for vinyl acetate and acrylic emulsions.

Emulsions obtained by using GOHSENOL™ as an emulsifier have the following two features.

1. G Type (partially saponified PVOH): Viscosity stability, high thixotropy, and high viscosity of the emulsion
2. N Type (fully saponified PVOH): Adds water resistance to the emulsion film and low thixotropy


The figure below indicates the water resistance of emulsion films based on the elution ratio and degree of saponification of PVOH.