Kemsurf CA-EH
- Chemical Name
- 2-Ethylhexanol, Calcium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Kemsurf CA-EH is a calcium salt of a biodegradable dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Kemsurf CA-EH is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good color and low inorganic content. Kemsurf CA-EH is a hydrophobic anionic surfactant and functions as an emulsifier for oils and aromatic solvents in the formulation of degreasers. It finds many applications, however, as an emulsifier for pesticide and herbicide systems, especially where spray application is involved. Kemsurf CA-EH may also be used in the emulsification of waxes and hydrocarbon solvents. This product has good compatibility with other anionics and nonionic surfactants and maintains good stability, detergency, foaming power and soil suspension in alkaline, mild acid, low electrolyte and hard or soft water.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Kemsurf
- Functions
Dispersant, Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent
- Applicable Processes
- Drilling Applications, Textile Dyeing
- Drilling Applications
- Textile Dyeing
- Application Technique
- Sprayers
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- Appearance
Clear viscous amber liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Soluble In
- Water
- HII Features
- Acid Stable
- Alkaline Stable
- Detergency
- Foaming
- Good Compatibility
- Hard Water Tolerance
- Long-Term Stability
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- Foreign matter-free
- Not Listed In California Proposition 65
- Formulation Type
- Emulsifiable Concentrates
- Storage Information
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf CA-EH in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.
- Chemical Inventories
- DSL (Canada)
- TSCA (USA)
- Packaging Information
Kemsurf CA-EH can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's and 200kg nett drums.
- Agrochemical Functions
- Emulsifier
- Agrochemicals Features
- Hard Water Tolerance
- pH Tolerant
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Degreasers
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water Content | max. 0.5 | % |
| Composition | Calcium dodecyl benzene sulphonate | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 1886.0 | cPs |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.99 | — |
| Pour Point | max. 0 | °C |
| Flash Point | min. 63 | °C |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SAM (Equivalent Weight 345) | 56 - 58 | % |
| pH (3% in 25:75 methanol:water) | 6 - 7 | — |
