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Kemsurf SBE25 is a sodium salt of a biodegradable dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Kemsurf SBE25 is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good color and low inorganic content. Kemsurf SBE25 finds use as a detergent, emulsifier,wetting agent and as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization processes. This product has good compatibility with other anionics and nonionic surfactants and maintains good stability, detergency, foaming power and soil suspension in alkaline, mild acid, low electrolyte and in hard or soft water.

Functions: Dispersant, Emulsifier, Scouring Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Features: Good Solubility

End Uses: Textiles

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    Applications

    Kemsurf SBE25 is an emulsifier for emulsion polymerization for systems such as:

    • Vinyl Acetate - Acrylic
    • Vinyl Chloride plus Copolymers
    • Vinyldiene plus Copolymers
    • Styrene
    • Styrene - Butadiene
    • Styrene - Butadiene - Acrylonitrile

    Properties

    Appearance
    Clear viscous yellow liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Clarity Pointmax. 8--
    CompositionSodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate--
    Viscosity (at 25°C)1838.0cPs-
    Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.044--
    Pour Pointmax. 10°C-
    Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
    Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous)34.45mN/m-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    SAM (Equivalent Weight 337)24 - 26%-
    pH (5% Aqueous)6.5 - 8.5--

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    Kemsurf SBE25 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf SBE25 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.