Plastics & Polymers

Ascent Chemicals’ Phosphated Esters are anionic surfactants that improve wetting, emulsification, and oil–solvent coupling. They remain stable across wide pH and electrolyte ranges and provide natural corrosion-inhibiting benefits. Their versatility makes them valuable in metalworking fluids, industrial and acid cleaners, and systems requiring antistatic control or pigment dispersion.

Ascent Chemicals’ silicone-based defoamers deliver fast knockdown at very low dose with strong persistence under high pH and temperature. They perform well in demanding systems such as drilling fluids, lubricants, textile processes, and heavy-duty cleaners where maximum defoaming strength and minimal residue are required.

Ascent Chemicals' Plasticizers are specialty esters that soften and enhance polymer flexability. Common in paints and coatings, adhesives, rubber, personal care and cosmetics. They can also act as an emollient and mold release aid.

Ascent Chemicals' Straight Esters are solvent alkyl esters that dissolve oily soils, speed drying, and reduce odor versus hydrocarbons while keeping foam low. Use in degreasers, adhesive and tar removers, hard surface and metal cleaners, and vehicle care. Chain length and branching let you tune solvency, evaporation rate, and plastic compatibility, and they blend well with anionic or nonionic surfactants for clear, stable concentrates.

Ascent Chemicals’ PEG Esters are nonionic emulsifiers produced by reacting fatty acids with polyethylene glycol. They emulsify oils, solubilize fragrances, and improve wetting with low to moderate foam. These esters stabilize oil-in-water systems and tolerate a wide range of electrolytes and acids. Common uses include hard-surface and metal cleaners, degreasers, rinse aids, textile processing, and vehicle wash products where clarity and mildness are important.