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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Industrial Additives Features
- Key Properties
Lanspec OF32 is a sodium neutralized alkyl ether sulfate and finds application where high foaming, characteristcs are required, particularly in the presence of highy levels of electrolyte and polyvalent metal ions. Lanspec OF32 has good stability in the presence of alkaline solutions at moderate temperatures, but will hydrolyse in acidic solutions. Lanspec OF32 finds applications in a range industries due to it’s key properties which include:
Properties:
- High foaming surfactant
- Effective foaming agent for electrolyte solutions e.g. brine, seawater
- High foaming in the presence of polyvalent ions e.g. Calcium Magnesium
- Good foam stability in the presence of hydrocarbons
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Uses
Uses:
- General purpose foaming agent
- Oilfield foam drilling
- Gas well deliquification
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Composition | Alkyl ether sulfate sodium salt | — | — |
| Active Content | 32.0 | % | — |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 50.0 | cSt | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.03 | — | — |
| Pour Point | max. 0 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| SAM (Equivalent Weight 372) | 32 - 33 | % | — |
| pH (10% Aqueous) | 6.5 - 8 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Lanspec OF32 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lanspec OF32 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.