Lanspec OF56
- Chemical Family
- Alkyl Ether Sulfates
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Exploration & Upstream
Product Families
- Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Lanspec
- Features
- Improved Foam Strength
- Functions
Dewatering Agent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)
- Applicable Processes
- Drilling Applications
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Usage
- General purpose foaming agent
- Oilfield foam drilling
- Gas well deliquification
- Markets
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid (at 25°C)
- Soluble In
- Water (at 20°C)
- Key Features
Lanspec OF56 is an ammonium neutralized alkyl ether sulfate and finds application where high foaming, characteristics are required, particularly in the presence of highly levels of electrolyte and polyvalent metal ions. Lanspec OF56 has good stability in the presence of alkaline solutions at moderate temperatures, but will hydrolyse in acidic solutions. Lanspec OF56 finds applications in a range industries due to it's key properties which include:; Properties:; High foaming surfactant; Effective foaming agent for electrolyte solutions e.g. brine, seawater; High foaming in the presence of polyvalent ions e.g. Calcium Magnesium; Good foam stability in the presence of hydrocarbons; Easily dilutable in cold water
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Storage Information
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lanspec OF56 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.
- Packaging Information
Lanspec OF56 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.
- Industrial Additives Features
- Improved Foam Strength
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Dewatering Agent
- Foaming Agent
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Anionic)
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Alkyl ether sulfate ammonium salt | — |
| Active Content | 56.0 | % |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 105.0 | cPs |
| Pour Point | max. -15 | °C |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.05 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SAM (Equivalent Weight 367) | 55 - 57 | % |
| pH (5% Aqueous) | 6 - 7.5 | — |
| pH (10% Aqueous) | 6.5 - 8 | — |
