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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Diluent Composition
- Water, dipropylene glycol methyl ether
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Ionic Character
- Non-ionic
- Features
- Non-flammable
- Delivers low surface tension at low concentrations
- Effective at wetting difficult to coat surfaces
- Performs in water-based and solvent-based systems
- Improves leveling performance
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Coating Type
- Application
- Chemguard S-554 High Performance Nonionic Fluorosurfactant can improve wetting and leveling, and reduce defects such as cratering and orange peel. Typical uses include leveling and surface tension reducing agents for floor care applications, paints and coatings, inks, industrial and institutional cleaners, and oilfield operations.
- The application of Chemguard S-554 is generally employed when typical hydrocarbon surfactants are found to be inadequate, particularly in the presence of acids, alkalies, or heat.
- Recommended application rates depend on the formulation makeup but typical levels of 0.05% to 0.30% are common. To determine the correct application rate level, screen several ranges of concentration to achieve the desired effect on the surface tension and wetting action.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear, yellow liquid
- Typical Properties
- Solubility
Chemguard S-554 High Performance Nonionic Fluorosurfactant is sparingly soluble in water and most organic solvents.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Percent Actives | 50 | % | — |
| Aqueous Surface Tension in DI Water (25°C, 0.001% Actives) | 30 | mN/m | — |
| pH | 4.5 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Aqueous Surface Tension in DI Water (25°C, 0.01% Actives) | 18 | mN/m | — |
| Aqueous Surface Tension in DI Water (25°C, 0.1% Actives) | 17 | mN/m | — |
| Freezing Point | -30 | °C | — |
| Density (25°C) | 1.2 | g/ml | — |
| Viscosity | 27 | cP | — |
| Flash Point (Pensky-Martens, Closed Cup) | min. 95 | °C | — |
| Refractive Index (25°C) | 1.3870 - 1.3890 | — | — |
Safety & Health
- Health and Safety
- Chemguard S-554 High Performance Amphoteric Fluorosurfactant is not recommended for use in applications involving repeated exposure to skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion.
- Chemguard fluorosurfactants are based on the telomer synthesis process and are composed of chains of six fluorinated carbons. The telomer process produces no perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and C6 materials do not break down to yield perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
Store Chemguard S-554 High Performance Amphoteric Fluorosurfactant between 10 °C and 50 °C (50 °F and 122 °F). If the agent is frozen or if solids separate, warm the agent to room temperature before use. The properties and performance of Chemguard S-554 are not affected by freezing or thawing. Shelf life is two years if the agent is stored and tightly sealed in the original container at temperatures below 50 °C (122 °F).