Presented by ExxonMobil
Recorded on June 27, 2023
In this session, we’ll share a general assessment of non-ionic surfactants’ properties, introduce several performance measures, and show how the presence of slight branching in the 2-position in our new Exxal ™1315 LE alcohol seems to improve the hydrophobic nature of the surfactant with lower cloud point, lower contact angle.
As we discuss the science of hydrophobe branching, we’ll see how Exxal 1315 LE may delivers key benefits for surfactant producers such as efficiency, with good performance at optimal surfactant concentrations; Effectiveness, with Lower surface tension at CMC and less foaming compared to natural and synthetic alcohols; and Ease of integration into existing formulations and manufacturing processes.
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Presenter
Francois Simal
Customer Application Development – Principal Surfactants
ExxonMobil
Francois obtained his PhD in Chemistry (University of Liege, Belgium) in 2000. After a post-doctoral stay (University of Kyoto), Francois started his professional career in the field of Adhesives. In 2007, he moved to the world of Emulsion Polymerization and Coatings where he developed new products & applications.
In 2018, Francois joined ExxonMobil at the European Technology Center in Brussels supporting the “Chemical Intermediates” business and new market entries for Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO). He is currently “Principal Surfactants” within ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company (EMTEC).
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