SURFACT™ | Multi-Purpose Wetting Agent and Surfactant

SURFACT™ enhances the infiltration and penetration of applied irrigation water and rainfall in agricultural soils. Surfact will enhance irrigation efficiency and improve moisture levels in the soil, providing a better growing environment for your plants.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
2235-54-3
EC No.
218-793-9
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Applications
  • Shake well or stir before use.
  • General water penetration: apply 1.0-3.0 quarts per acre via fertigation, water-run, or diluted in a sprayer followed by irrigation cycle or rainfall. Repeat as needed.
  • Improved seedling emergence: apply 0.5-1.0 quart per acre to improve seedling germination and emergence. Apply by fertigation, water-run or spray directly over seed row separately, or tank mixed with fertilizers.
  • Transplanting: dilute 0.3-0.5 quarts per 100 gallons of transplant water. Deep water at planting. Fallow/planting bed treatment: apply 0.5-1.0 quart per acre to fallow beds followed by irrigation or rainfall to improve water infiltration and reduce water run-off. Use higher rate in compacted or high sodium soils.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Range8.0 - 9.0
Weight9.1lbs/gal
Guaranteed Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate45%

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Warning

Warning: May cause irritation. Do not get in eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Avoid using product in a manner as to directly, or through drift, expose workers or other persons. Always consult the material safety data sheet for specific instructions. Applicators and other handlers must wear goggles or a facial splash shield; chemical resistant gloves, such as nitrile rubber greater than or equal to 14 mils or neoprene rubber greater than or equal to 14 mils; coveralls or long-sleeved shirt and long pants; shoes plus socks. Keep out of reach of children. Applicators and other handlers should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove protective clothing and equipment after handling. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. Wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. First aid: If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Availability

United States of America

  • 2.5-gallon (9.46 L) jugs
  • 30-gallon (113.56 L) drum
  • 55-gallon (208.2 L) drum
  • 275-gallon (1040.99 L) tote

Other Countries

  • 10-Liter (2.64 gal) jug
  • 20-liter (5.28 gal) pail
  • 208-Liter (54.95 gal) drum
  • 1040-Liter (274.74 gal) tote

Storage & Handling

Storage and Container Disposal
  • Storage: store in a cool, dry place. Store in original container. Keep tightly closed. Do not reuse empty container.
  • Disposal: do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Wastes may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Triple rinse (or equivalent) by adding rinse water to spray tank. Offer container for recycling or dispose of container in sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by appropriate authorities. Recycling decontaminated containers is the best option of container disposal. The agricultural container recycling council (acrc) operates the national recycling program.