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Cloud point modifiers are used to alter the temperature at which surfactants or other chemicals become insoluble in water, resulting in a cloudy solution. This temperature is referred to as the “Cloud point”. The cloudiness occurs when micelle or molecular agglomerates of the surfactant form. Nonionic surfactants, waxes and oils can become cloudy as the temperature is raised. The cloudiness is due to the formation of micelles or molecular agglomerates. Higher salinity levels tend to increase cloud point temperature in some formulations. Cloud point modifiers are useful in cleaners and detergents used with hot water. Products & Services
Chemical additives and agents include a wide range of materials added to polymer resins, paints and coatings, or adhesives to modify specific processing or end-use properties.
Polymer test equipment includes melt flow indexers, extrusiometers and other specialized instruments for determining plastic and elastomer materials processability and properties.
Property testers are used to determine various physical properties of samples, including distillation, vapor pressure, and cloud, flash, freezing, melting, or pour point.
Waxes and wax compounds are high molecular weight organic materials similar to fats and oils, except waxes are solid at room temperature (melting point above 45 C). Waxes are used in sealers, polishes, inks, lubricants, binders and investment casting.
Cleaning agents and surface treatments includes liquid cleaners, degreasers, strippers, passivators, etchants, solutions and additives for cleaning and surface preparation.
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