Kemsurf ESD
- CAS Number
- 68891-38-3
- EC Number
- 500-234-8
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Chemical Family
- Sulfates
Kemsurf ESD is an excellent detergent, it does not show a loss of detergency in brine or hard water. The good solubility characteristics make them especially useful for use in alkaline liquid formulations. It is excellent foaming agent. It shows a pronounced thickening with the addition of sodium chloride to a dilute solution. It is stable to hard water and has excellent lime soap dispersing properties, due to the calcium salt being soluble. Product is prone to hydrolysis in aqueous solution at acid pH and high temperatures (not suitable for use above 50°C).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Carpet & Upholstery
- Dish Care
- Laundry & Fabric Care
- Surface Care
- Commercial Laundry
- Exploration & Upstream
Product Families
- Detergents & Degreasers
- Foam Control Agents
- Stabilizers
- Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
- Polymerization Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Kemsurf
- Features
Chemical Resistance, Detergency, Excellent Lime Soap Dispersion, Excellent Solubility, Excellent Stability In Highly Alkaline Formulations, Foaming, Good Compatibility, Good Solubility, Good Temperature Stability, Hard Water Tolerance, Wetting
- Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts
- Functions
Detergent, Foam Stabilizer, Foaming Agent, Surfactant
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid (at 25°C)
- Soluble In
- Water
- HII Features
Detergency; Excellent Lime Soap Dispersion; Excellent Solubility; Excellent Stability In Highly Alkaline Formulations; Foaming; Good Compatibility; Hard Water Tolerance; Wetting
- Technology
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- Not Listed In California Proposition 65
- Storage Information
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf ESD 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
- Drilling Applications
- Emulsion Polymerization
- Chemical Inventories
- DSL (Canada)
- TSCA (USA)
- Packaging Information
Kemsurf ESD can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's and 200kg nett drums.
- Home Care Applications
- Carpet Shampoos
- Hard Surface Cleaners
- Liquid Dishwash
- Textile Detergents
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Commercial Laundry
- Industrial Additives Features
- Chemical Resistance
- Good Compatibility
- Good Solubility
- Good Temperature Stability
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Detergent
- Foam Stabilizer
- Foaming Agent
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Foaming Agent
- Surfactant
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Sodium lauryl ether (3 eo) sulphate | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 34.1 | cPs |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.043 | — |
| Pour Point | max. 0 | °C |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C |
| Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous) | 37.68 | mN/m |
| Critical Micelle Concentration | 170.0 | mg/l |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SAM (Equivalent Weight 429) | 26 - 28 | % |
| pH (10% Aqueous) | 7 - 9 | — |
