Dispersants

Food grade glacial acetic acid. Translucent, colorless, and corrosive liquid with a minimum acidity of 99.8% (pure acetic acid). It has a strong, pungent vinegar odor and is completely soluble in water and alcohol. Excellent as an acidulant and preservative in food products. Highly soluble in water and alcohol, easily incorporated into food and technical formulations. Applications: preservation of meats, olives, and vegetables, baking, sauce production, and as an acidifier in various food formulations. Also known as vinegar, ethanoic acid, methylcarboxylic acid, E260. Properties: pH (1% sol.) 2.0–3.0, max. 0.15% moisture, max. 0.5 ppm heavy metals (Pb), appearance free of suspended particles. Kosher certified. Available in 20, 25, and 50 kg presentations. Shelf life: 12 months. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Polysorbate 20 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 20, is a nonionic surfactant of industrial grade. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Functions as a solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in aqueous media, stable over a wide pH range (6.0–8.0). Provides compatibility in formulations with ionic agents and improves emulsion stability. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. CAS 9005-64-5. Properties: hydroxyl number 100, max. moisture 3.0%, max. Gardner color 3.0, pH (5% solution) between 6.0 and 6.5. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Polysorbate 60 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 60. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated sorbitan esters, soluble or dispersible in water, stable over a wide pH range (5.0–8.0). Acts as a wetting agent, dispersant, and lipophilic emulsifier, as well as a softener and solubilizer. Properties: hydroxyl number 81–96, max. acid value 2.2, max. free ethylene oxide content 10 ppm, characteristic odor, and paste presentation at 25 °C. CAS 9005-67-8. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Lactic acid 88%, food grade. Colorless to light yellow liquid, 88% active. High-purity product obtained by carbohydrate fermentation, hygroscopic, odorless, and fully biodegradable. Functions as a pH regulator, preservative, and flavor enhancer. Applications: processed foods, beverages, bakery, dairy, meat products, sauces, and dressings. Also known as E270. Properties: pH 1.0–2.0 (1% solution), density 1.20–1.22 g/mL at 20 °C, purity 87.5–88.5%, max. impurity content (arsenic 1 mg/kg, heavy metals 5 mg/kg, lead 0.5 mg/kg, chlorides and sulfates 10 mg/kg, iron and mercury max. 5 and 1 mg/kg respectively, sulfated ash max. 0.05% w/w, color ≤ 50 APHA). CAS 50-21-5. Kosher certification available. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 200, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Excellent water compatibility and solubility, with hygroscopic properties, viscosity control, and emulsifying capability. Ideal as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetics, and ceramics. Provides greater solvency, lubricity, and stability in formulations, as well as extended shelf life of the finished product. Properties: average molecular weight 190–210, hydroxyl value 535–590 mg KOH/g, pH 4.5–7.5 (5% solution), density 1.11–1.14 g/mL (25 °C), max. free ethylene oxide 10 ppm, max. ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content 0.25%. Also known as: poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide). CAS 25322-68-3. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 300, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Exhibits excellent water solubility, hygroscopic properties, viscosity control capability, and functions as an emulsifying agent. Stable in finished products, improves lubricity and extends the shelf life of formulations. Applications: used as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetics, and ceramics. Properties: average molecular weight 285–315, hydroxyl value 356–394 mg KOH/g, density 1.11–1.14 g/mL at 25 °C, pH 4.5–7.5 (5% solution), max. free ethylene oxide 10 ppm, max. ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content 0.25%. CAS 25322-68-3. Other names: poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide). Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 400, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Used as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetic products, and ceramics. Offers excellent compatibility and water solubility, hygroscopic properties, viscosity control, and functions as an emulsifying agent. Properties: pH 5.0–7.0 (5% solution), average molecular weight 380–420, hydroxyl value 267–295 mg KOH/g, density 1.11–1.14 g/mL (25 °C), fully soluble in water, with free ethylene oxide ≤10 ppm and ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content ≤0.25%. CAS 25322-68-3. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Silicon Dioxide anti-caking food grade. Fine white powder with a minimum SiO₂ content of 99.8%. Works as an anti-caking additive that improves flowability, prevents clumping in the presence of moisture, and extends product shelf life by absorbing ambient humidity. Offers excellent performance in rheology and thixotropy control in liquid systems, polymers, binders, and thickeners. Applications: ingredients, dairy and derivatives, soups, sauces, confectionery, bakery, paints, and inks. Properties: specific surface area 180–220 m²/g, bulk density approx. 50 g/L, moisture ≤ 1.5%, pH (4% sol.) 3.5–4.5, SiO₂ content > 99.80%. CAS 7631-86-9. Also known as silicon oxide, pure silica, or quartz. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PVP K90 USP/NF 26 film-forming grade. White crystal with an active content of 81.0–98.0% (K Value). Amorphous, hygroscopic, linear, and non-ionic polymer, soluble in water and organic solvents. Forms transparent, hard, and glossy films, acting as a film former, and stabilizer for emulsions, dispersions, and suspensions. Applications: adhesives, ceramics, glass and fiberglass, coatings, textiles, pulp and paper, polymerization processes, and water treatment. Properties: pH (5% solution) 3.0–7.0, maximum moisture 5.0%, maximum ignition residue 0.10%, nitrogen content between 11.50%–12.80%, maximum free vinylpyrrolidone 0.20%, and maximum aldehyde limit 0.05%. Also known as povidone or polyvidone. CAS 9003-39-8. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.