Phosphated phenol ethoxylates manufactured in the UK by Lakeland for high-performance detergents

High-quality, high-performance phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters developed and manufactured in the UK by Lakeland Laboratories are utilised broadly in common industrial applications across sectors such as industrial and institutional cleaning, agriculture and agrochem, metalworking and metal finishing, and oil and gas production. 

With excellent solubility and detergency properties, and not subject to APE regulations that restrict the use of alkylphenol ethoxylates, phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters by Lakeland include mono esters PPE 604 and PPE 1040, and our mono and diester variant PPE 1614. These low foaming formulations are incredibly versatile, tailored by our technical laboratory team to bespoke applications for end users worldwide. 

What are phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate ester surfactants? 

Phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters are speciality, 100% active, anionic surfactants which are highly adaptable, and stable at high temperatures and across a range of acidic and alkaline pH, making them particularly suited to industrial and commercial cleaning and maintenance products that require heavy-duty, active performance. 

Lakeland's range of phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters primarily forms mono esters, with PPE 1614 available as a mono and diester depending on the phosphating route used. 

Excellent hydrotropes and effective coupling agents, this range of phosphate esters is derived from specific ethoxylated phenols according to the intended end use and desired properties. Some ethoxylated phenols are preferred for use in industrial cleaning and agricultural chemicals, whereas others are better-suited to wetting agents, textiles and industrial detergents. 

What are common characteristics & properties of phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters manufactured by Lakeland Laboratories?

Phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters, including our PPE 604, PPE 1040 and PPE 1614 products, are manufactured in the UK by Lakeland Laboratories at our facility in Greater Manchester. Developed and tailored by our in-house laboratory technical team, phosphate esters are produced using quality raw materials for unbeatable consistency, reliability and stability in every batch. 

Reliable science and chemistry understanding lies at the heart of Lakeland's business. For over 50 years, our team has researched, developed and manufactured speciality surfactants such as phosphated phenol ethoxylates on site in Greater Manchester to suit the evolving needs of our global customer base, from increasing crop yields to increasingly effective cleaning formulations that meet strict environmental and compliance regulations.    

High-performance phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters by Lakeland offer properties including: 

• Low foaming and defoaming characteristics for greater efficiency in processes such as industrial cleaning and manufacturing 
• Excellent detergency in high alkali systems and good performance in high alkali concentrations and builders
• Good solubility in highly alkali formulae and excellent hydrotroping properties, acting as good coupling agents that keep formulations stable and fluid without separation  
• Readily biodegradable with good environmental profiles, making phosphated phenol ethoxylates well-suited to cleaning and agricultural applications
• Not subject to strict alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) usage restrictions and regulations 
• Stable in hypochlorite and peroxides, making phosphated phenol ethoxylates suitable for use in active disinfecting and bleaching treatments

How are phosphated phenol ethoxylates manufactured in the UK by Lakeland applied by global customers? 

Lakeland's range of phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters has been developed over many years by our specialist laboratory team benefiting from unbeatable understanding in the formulation and large-scale production of speciality surfactants.

PPE phosphate ester products, such as PPE 604 and PPE 1040, are supplied to customers worldwide for application across many industrial sectors. Replacing APE-based products which break down into toxic substances, and with good low-foaming, free-rinsing and detergency properties, Lakeland's phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters deliver excellent performance particularly in industrial and institutional cleaning products for environmentally safe and compliant cleaning, including oven cleaning and floor cleaning and stripping, that protects communities worldwide.

In addition, phosphate esters by Lakeland are commonly applied in metalworking and metal finishing processes, low-foaming phosphating properties providing a protective barrier that reduces friction and tension for improved accuracy and safety at extreme pressures, as well as the protection of equipment and materials, in heavy industrial engineering and manufacturing.  

Applications for Lakeland's range of PPE phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate esters include: 

• Rinse aids in the industrial and institutional cleaning sector, with free-rinsing properties that leave a smear-free finish 
• Detergent in IIC formulations and products 
• Lubricant and anti-wear additive in industrial, heavy-duty metalworking, metal fabrication and metal finishing 
• Textiles manufacturing, dyeing and processing 
• Ink additives in lithographic printing and labelling, and de-inking of paper during treatment   

Phosphated phenol ethoxylate phosphate ester manufacture by Lakeland's surfactant specialists 

With chemistry understanding at the heart of our speciality surfactant manufacturing business, our phosphated phenol ethoxylate and phosphate ester products, including PPE products such as PPE 604, are used by businesses globally, spanning sectors including industrial and institutional cleaning, textiles processing, metal working, treatment and processing, and agriculture. 

Our team manufactures phosphate ester surfactants to exceptional quality standards, developed through unmatched scientific expertise and delivered with outstanding customer service that works closely with you to meet the needs of your business and your customers.

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