Rubber & Elastomers

Ascent Chemicals' Dioctyl Sulfosuccinates are high-efficiency anionic surfactants known for outstanding wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing power. Their fast action, low foam profile, and broad solvent compatibility make them versatile additives in demanding formulations across markets such as agriculture, metalworking, textiles, and industrial processing. These DOSS grades deliver strong performance even at low use levels, supporting efficient, high-performing systems.

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’ Sulfated Specialties are customizable sulfate surfactants designed for fast wetting, strong detergency, and rich foam. Their adjustable chain lengths and EO levels allow formulators to fine-tune solubility, viscosity, and performance across a wide range of systems. These surfactants support applications from industrial and institutional cleaning to textiles, vehicle wash, agricultural adjuvants, and general-purpose degreasing, offering a flexible way to meet specific wetting and cleaning targets.

Ascent Chemicals’ Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are permanent cationic surfactants that anchor to surfaces to deliver conditioning, emulsification, and corrosion-inhibiting properties. Their tunable structures support broad use in fabric care, metalworking fluids, vehicle care, and select cleaning and processing systems. Options are available for targeted solubility, and foam control.

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' Phosphate Esters are organophosphate flame-retardant plasticizers that lower flammability and smoke while keeping flexibility and processing. Used in PVC, polyurethane, adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Combine with nitrogen or mineral fillers for higher ratings without halogens.

Ascent Chemicals’ Alkanolamides are nonionic co-surfactants that enhance foam, improve wetting, and support grease removal across a wide range of formulations. They build viscosity with anionics, offer strong solvent compatibility, and provide reliable salt-thickening. These versatile ingredients perform well in cleaners, lubricants, textile processing, and other systems requiring targeted viscosity control and stable foam performance.

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.