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Pemulen^® Polymers

Description: Pemulen polymers are high molecular weight, crosslinked copolymers of acrylic acid and C10-C30 alkyl acrylate. They are primarily used to form stable oil-in-water emulsions. Pemulen polymers contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions within the molecule. The hydrophobic portion of the polymer adsorbs at the oil-water interface, and the hydrophilic portion swells in the water forming a gel network around the oil droplets to provide exceptional emulsion stability.

Advantages: Pemulen polymers form stable oil-in-water emulsions without the need for any additional surfactants – although the judicious selection of surfactants can enhance end use product performance. Pemulen polymers provide viscosity building, high yield value to allow for suspension and stabilization of insoluble materials and particulates and shear thinning rheology which enables easy pumping and spraying of finished product