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Kemsurf SBE30 is a sodium salt of a biodegradable dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Kemsurf SBE30 is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good color and low inorganic content. Kemsurf SBE30 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: Detergent, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Scouring Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent

CAS Number: 84961-74-0

Chemical Family: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)

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    Identification & Functionality

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    CAS No.
    84961-74-0
    EC No.
    284-664-9

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features

    Applications & Uses

    Applicable Processes
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Applications

    Kemsurf SBE30 find application in areas such as:

    • Household general purpose cleaner
    • Hard surface cleaner
    • Household detergents
    • Industrial and Institutional detergent applications
    • Emulsion polymerisation
    • Dye dispersant for textile applications
    • Textile scouring agent
    • Ore flotation
    • Air entrainment in concrete and gypsum board
    • Fruit and vegetable washing

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear viscous yellow liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    CompositionSodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate
    Viscosity (at 25°C)3810.0cPs
    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)29 - 31%
    pH (5% Aqueous)6.5 - 8.5

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Chemical Inventories

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information

    Kemsurf SBE30 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 SBE30 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.