Emulsifiers, Dispersants & Detergents
Support Emulsion Stability, Dispersion & Fluid Performance
Dover Chemical offers emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent technologies designed to support fluid stability, component compatibility, and performance across metalworking and lubricant formulations. Multiple chemistry and functional profiles provide formulators with options for building stable emulsions, managing dispersed materials, and supporting consistent fluid performance.
Why Choose Dover Emulsifiers, Dispersants & Detergents
Dover's emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent portfolio provides multiple additive technologies for fluid stability, dispersion, and formulation performance. A range of alkanolamide, PIBSA, PIBSI, emulsifier base, and coupling technologies allows formulators to evaluate additives based on fluid system, basestock, emulsion requirements, and application-specific performance needs.
Emulsion Stability
Dispersion Support
Basestock Compatibility
Multiple Chemistry Platforms
Formulation Flexibility
Technical Support
Where Dover Emulsifiers, Dispersants & Detergents Perform
Dover emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent technologies support fluid stability, dispersion, and formulation performance across metalworking and lubricant applications.
Applications
- Soluble Oils
- Semi-Synthetic Metalworking Fluids
- Metalworking Fluid Concentrates
- Lubricant Formulations
Functions
- Emulsification
- Dispersion
- Detergency
- Corrosion Inhibition
- Co-Emulsification & Coupling
Materials
- Naphthenic Base Oils
- Paraffinic Base Oils
- Group II Base Oils
- Group III Base Oils
- Water-Based Fluid Systems
Product Overview
Emulsifiers, dispersants, and detergents support fluid stability and formulation performance by helping manage interactions between oils, water, additives, and dispersed materials. Effective additive selection depends on the fluid system, basestock, emulsion requirements, and desired functional performance.
Dover offers multiple chemistry platforms for emulsification, dispersion, detergency, and coupling requirements. Alkanolamide, PIBSA, PIBSI, emulsifier base, and coupling technologies provide formulators with options for developing stable, consistent metalworking and lubricant formulations.
Alkanolamide Technologies
Emulamid® alkanolamide technologies support emulsion stability and corrosion inhibition in metalworking fluid formulations. Product-specific chemistry and physical profiles provide options for soluble oil and semi-synthetic formulation requirements.
Selected technologies, including Emulamid® 2O32G, provide non-DEA options for formulators evaluating chemistry requirements alongside emulsion stability and corrosion performance.
PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies
PIBSA and PIBSI technologies provide functional options for emulsification, dispersion, and detergency requirements. Dovermulse® PIBSA technologies support emulsifier and dispersant applications, while Doversperse® succinimide technologies provide additional dispersant and detergent functionality.
Differences in molecular weight, acid value, alkalinity, viscosity, and chemistry profile allow formulators to evaluate these technologies based on fluid system and application-specific performance requirements.
Emulsifier Bases & Coupling Technologies
Dover emulsifier bases and coupling technologies support emulsion development across multiple basestock and fluid-system requirements. Base 7800 and Base 8000P provide options for naphthenic and paraffinic basestocks, while PIBSA-based Base 1142PB supports Group II and III basestock formulations.
EM 600 provides co-emulsification and coupling support for semi-synthetic and soluble oil formulations, offering an additional tool for adjusting emulsion performance and formulation compatibility.
Technical Overview
Emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent technologies are designed to support fluid stability and formulation performance across a range of metalworking and lubricant systems. Chemistry, acid value, alkalinity, molecular weight, viscosity, and basestock compatibility influence product selection and formulation fit.
Dover's portfolio includes multiple additive platforms for emulsification, dispersion, detergency, and coupling requirements, providing a range of technical profiles for application-specific fluid formulation needs.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Emulsifiers, Dispersants & Detergents |
| Technology Platforms | Alkanolamides, PIBSA, PIBSI, Emulsifier Bases & Coupling Technologies |
| Primary Applications | Metalworking Fluids & Lubricant Formulations |
| Primary Functions | Emulsification, Dispersion, Detergency, Corrosion Inhibition & Coupling |
| Selection Factors | Chemistry, Fluid System, Basestock, Acid Value, Alkalinity, Molecular Weight & Viscosity |
| Product Portfolio | Emulamid®, Dovermulse®, Doversperse®, Base & EM Technologies |
| Technical Support | Application-Specific Formulation Guidance |
Available Products
Dover's emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent portfolio includes multiple chemistry platforms designed to support emulsion stability, dispersion, detergency, corrosion inhibition, and formulation performance. Product-specific technical characteristics allow formulators to compare technologies based on fluid system, basestock, and application-specific performance requirements.
Alkanolamides
Emulamid® and EM alkanolamide technologies provide multiple fatty acid and amide chemistry profiles for emulsion stability, corrosion inhibition, and metalworking fluid formulation requirements.
| Product | Chemistry | Acid # | TBN | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulamid® FO5DF | Fatty DIPA Amide | 4 | 140 | 2:1 mol ratio |
| EM 996 | Tall Oil DIPA Amide | 28 | 144 | 2:1 mol ratio |
| EM 980 | Fatty Amide | 50 | 180 | 2:1 mol ratio |
| Emulamid® 2C22 | Coco Amide | 30 | 165 | 2:1 mol ratio |
| Emulamid® 1O23 | Fatty DIPA Amide | 5 | 50 | 1:1 mol ratio |
| Emulamid® 2O32G | Non-DEA Alkanolamide | 50 | 150 | Good corrosion inhibition and emulsion stability |
PIBSA Technologies
Dovermulse® PIBSA technologies provide multiple acid value and viscosity profiles for emulsification and dispersion requirements.
| Product | Acid Value, mg KOH/g | Free Maleic Acid | Viscosity @ 100°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovermulse® H-1000 | 54 | <0.5% | 470 cSt |
| Dovermulse® H-1013P | 50 | 0.25% | 290 cSt |
| Dovermulse® H-1020P | 46 | 0.25% | 220 cSt |
| Dovermulse® H-1035N | 34 | 0.25% | 74 cSt |
| Dovermulse® H-1335P | 29 | 0.25% | 140 cSt |
| Dovermulse® H-2300 | 24 | <0.5% | 2,300 cSt |
PIBSI/Succinimide Technologies
Doversperse® PIBSI and succinimide technologies provide multiple alkalinity, nitrogen, and viscosity profiles for dispersant and detergent requirements.
| Product | TBN | Nitrogen | Viscosity @ 100°C | Specific Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doversperse® H-1015P | 77 | 3.2% | 450 cSt | 0.92 |
| Doversperse® H-1035P | 62 | 2.2% | 160 cSt | 0.91 |
| Doversperse® H-1335P | 26 | 1.2% | 252 cSt | 0.908 |
| Doversperse® H-1035S | 62 | 2.2% | 23 cSt | 0.91 |
Emulsifier Bases & Couplers
Dover emulsifier bases and coupling technologies provide options for basestock-specific emulsification, co-emulsification, and formulation compatibility requirements.
| Product | Acid Value | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Base 7800 | 23 | Emulsifier base for naphthenic and paraffinic basestocks |
| Base 8000P | 24 | Emulsifier base for paraffinic basestocks |
| Base 1142PB | 50 | PIBSA-based emulsifier base for Group II & III basestocks |
| EM 40 | 5 | Modified glycerol monotallate |
| EM 600 | 7 | Co-emulsifier for semi-synthetics and soluble oils |
Selecting the Right Emulsification or Dispersion Technology
Selecting the appropriate emulsifier, dispersant, or detergent technology depends on the fluid system, basestock, emulsion requirements, and desired formulation performance. Dover's portfolio includes alkanolamide technologies, PIBSA and PIBSI chemistries, emulsifier bases, and coupling technologies that can be selected individually or combined to optimize emulsion stability, dispersion, detergency, corrosion inhibition, and fluid compatibility. The guide below provides a starting point for selecting the appropriate technology based on common formulation objectives and application requirements.
| If You Need To… | Consider… |
|---|---|
| Support emulsion stability and corrosion inhibition | Emulamid® Alkanolamides |
| Select a non-DEA alkanolamide technology | Emulamid® 2O32G |
| Evaluate PIBSA chemistry for dispersant or emulsifier requirements | Dovermulse® PIBSA Technologies |
| Select a PIBSI or succinimide dispersant | Doversperse® Technologies |
| Build emulsions in naphthenic or paraffinic basestocks | Base 7800 or Base 8000P |
| Support Group II or III basestock emulsification | Base 1142PB |
| Add co-emulsification support to semi-synthetic or soluble oil formulations | EM 600 |
| Evaluate formulation-specific emulsification or dispersion requirements | Technical Application Support |
Product & Formulation Advantages
Dover's emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent technologies provide multiple chemistry and functional options for supporting emulsion stability, dispersion, and fluid formulation requirements.
Technical Resources & Supporting Documentation
Access technical documentation, product data, and application guidance for Dover's emulsifier, dispersant, and detergent portfolio. These resources support additive selection, formulation development, and performance evaluation across metalworking and lubricant applications.
Technical Data Sheet(s)
Supporting Document(s)
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