Seatons emulsifiable rapeseed oil

Developing sustainable, high-performing formulations can be challenging, especially when formulation resources are limited. The right ingredient can help manufacturers overcome technical barriers while supporting sustainability goals.

A simpler route to a bio-based solution

Rapeseed oil can be used to develop concrete mould release agents that combine bio-based content with the performance required by the construction industry.

However, emulsifying rapeseed oil can be difficult without dedicated formulation expertise, laboratory facilities or specialist equipment. This can make it challenging for manufacturers to achieve a stable, reliable emulsion and consistent results.

Seatons emulsifiable rapeseed oil, Croda's self-emulsifying rapeseed oil solution, is designed to address these challenges. Supplied as concentrate, it enables customers to formulate a stable emulsion simply by adding water and agitation.

Why customers choose Seatons emulsifiable rapeseed oil

Customers can benefit from the product in three key ways:

• Ease of formulation

• Bio-based credentials

• No hazard labelling

These benefits help remove many of the challenges associated with formulating conventional vegetable oil emulsions while supporting customers' sustainability objectives.

Removing formulation challenges

Seatons emulsifiable rapeseed oil is designed to emulsify simply through the addition of water and mixing. The emulsion can also be re-emulsified by agitation and remains effective across a wide range of water dilutions.

For manufacturers of concrete release agents, this offers several practical advantages:

• Reduced formulation complexity

• Less need for specialist emulsification expertise

• Easier manufacturing processes

• Improved emulsion stability

• Simplified production on customer sites

By removing formulation challenges, customers can focus on developing and supplying finished products rather than spending time troubleshooting unstable emulsions.

Supporting sustainability goals

Sustainability is an important consideration for customers developing bio-based formulations. Based on rapeseed oil, the product retains the beneficial properties of conventional rapeseed oil while making formulation significantly easier. This allows manufacturers to develop renewable, bio-based solutions without compromising usability. The product can also help eliminate the need for solvents, delivering additional benefits such as:

• Reduced VOC emissions

• Lower health and safety concerns associated with solvent-containing formulations

• Moulds can be cleaned with water, reducing the need for solvent-based cleaning methods

• A more sustainable approach to product development

These advantages make it particularly attractive for customers developing construction chemicals and industrial formulations.

A simpler route to commercial formulation

The simplicity of the solution, combined with its bio-based profile and favourable safety characteristics, can help customers develop mould release formulations with confidence.

By reducing formulation complexity, practical innovation can help customers move from product development towards commercial application more efficiently, creating value for both customers and Croda.

Helping customers formulate with confidence

Whether you are developing concrete mould release agents, construction additives, or other water-dilutable industrial formulations, Seatons emulsifiable rapeseed oil offers a straightforward route to bio-based performance without the complexity of emulsifying vegetable oils yourself.