Kemsurf OS38
- CAS Number
- 68439-57-6
- EC Number
- 270-407-8
- INCI Name
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Kemsurf OS38 has good foaming and excellent detergency. Kemsurf OS38 can be used in many industrial and domestic applications where good detergency and wetting are required.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- Chemical Name
Sulfonic acids C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene sodium salts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Kemsurf
- Synonyms
Alkenes, C14-16 α-, sulfonated, sodium salts, Sulfochem AOS-K, C14-C16-Alkanehydroxysulfonic Acids Sodium Salts
- Functions
Detergent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Foreign matter-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Foreign matter-free; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Odor
- Mild
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Appearance
Clear amber liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Soluble In
- Water
- HII Features
- Acid Stable
- Alkaline Stable
- Chemical Stability
- Detergency
- Excellent Cleaning
- Excellent Solubility
- Foam Stability
- Foaming
- Technology
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Benefit Claims
- Acidic pH Stable
- Chemical Stability
- Cleaning
- Detergency
- Foam Stability
- Foaming
- Good Wetting Properties
- Hard Water Tolerance
- Key Property
Are more soluble than the dodecylbenzenesulphonates and alky sulfates due to the hydroxy group and the presence of unsaturated links in alkenyl derivatives; Good chemical stability can be used in strong acid or alkaline formulations; Give excellent cleaning and foaming in hard water; Foams well in the presence of sebum; Good foam stability
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Application Format
- Rinse Off
- Storage Information
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf OS38 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.
- Applicable Processes
- Emulsion Polymerization
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Sodium C14 - C16 alpha olefin sulphonate | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 51.9 | cPs |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.07 | — |
| Pour Point | -3.0 | °C |
| Flash Point | min. 150 | °C |
| Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous) | 31.6 | mN/m |
| Critical Micelle Concentration | 301.0 | mg/l |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SAM (Equivalent Weight 320) | 37 - 39 | % |
| pH (5% Aqueous) | 6 - 8 | — |
| Color (Hazen, 5% Aqueous) | max. 80 | — |
