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Kemsurf EM30

CAS Number
68891-38-3
EC Number
500-234-8
Chemical Name
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Chemical Family
Sulfates

Kemsurf EM30 is an APE free alcohol ether sulfate. Kemsurf EM30 has a wide range of applications such as; foam stabilizers in liquid detergents; primary detergent and foaming agent in Industrial and Institutional cleaning formulations; general foaming agent; dispersing agent; emulsion polymerisation. Typically this product is used in emulsion polymerisation systems as a performance replacement for nonyl phenol ether sulfates.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing
HI&I Care — Home Care
  • Dish Care
  • Laundry & Fabric Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
  • Commercial Laundry
  • Industrial Cleaning

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
  • Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
  • Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
  • Foam Control Agents
  • Stabilizers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
  • Polymerization Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
Kemsurf
Synonyms

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts

Functions

Dispersant, Emulsifier, Foam Stabilizer, Foaming Agent, Surfactant

Odor
Characteristic
Markets
  • HI&I Care
  • Industrial
Appearance

Clear to yellow liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)

HII Features
  • Foam Stability
  • Foaming
Technology
  • Cleaning Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
Packaging Type
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Labeling Claims
  • APEO-Free
  • Foreign matter-free
  • Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Storage Information

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass-lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf EM30 to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming before use.

Applicable Processes
  • Acrylic Resins Manufacturing
  • Emulsion Polymerization
  • Styrenic Acrylic Resins Manufacturing
  • Vinyl Acetate Manufacturing
Chemical Inventories
  • DSL (Canada)
  • TSCA (USA)
Packaging Information

Kemsurf EM30 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.

Home Care Applications
  • Detergents
  • Liquid Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Detergents
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
  • Dispersant
  • Emulsifier
  • Foam Stabilizer
  • Foaming Agent
Industrial Additives Functions
  • Emulsifier
  • Surfactant

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Solids Content32 - 34%
CompositionSodium laureth - 30 sulphate—
Surface Tension46.91mN/m
Active Content30.0%
Viscosity (at 25°C)90.0cPs
Pour Point8.0°C

Table 2 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValue
pH (10% Aqueous)7 - 9

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