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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 68891-29-2
- EC No.
- 500-233-2
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Industrial Additives Features
- Biodegradability
Product is biodegradable.
- Stepan Gypsum Foamer Technologies
- Wide range of coalescing abilities to obtain desired bubble size
- High flash point options
- Low actives (30-40%)
- High actives (50-60%)
- Formaldehyde-free options
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Applications
ALPHA FOAMER is a new generation ammonium alkyl ethoxy sulfate containing a mix of oligomeric components that gives it unique properties in the manufacture of gypsum wallboard. ALPHA FOAMER provides maximum foaming power in soft and hard water, saturated brine, and gypsum solutions. ALPHA FOAMER is a cost efficient wallboard foamer that imparts uniquely improved characteristics to gypsum wallboard often enabling reductions in other additives. Advantages realized with ALPHA FOAMER are increased compressive strength of the wallboard and improvement in nail pull.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear, yellow liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cloud Point | -8 | °C | — |
| pH (10% in aqueous solution) | 7.0 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Actives Content (EW 2770 | 51-53 | % | — |
| Color | max. 4 | — | Gardener Scale |
| Density | 1.03 | g/ml | — |
| Flash Point | 28 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| Freeze Point | -25 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 20 | cPs | — |
| Pour Point | -25 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (at 50 °C) | 7 | cPs | — |
| Critical Micelle Concentration (in deionized water) | 2.18 | g/l | — |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals (Ethanol) | 15 | % | U.S. EPA |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Clearances
All components of ALPHA FOAMER are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are listed in parentheses: Europe (NLP NO. 500-233-2), Canada (DSL 68891-29-2), Australia (AICS 68891-29-2), Philippines (PICCS 68891-29-2), and New Zealand (NZloC 68891-29-2). China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS), Taiwan (TCSI), USA (TSCA).
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
Alkyl ether sulfates are practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ >5 g/kg) and minimally irritating to skin and eyes at 1%.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Handle ALPHA FOAMER with care; use away from sparks and open flame. Use in well ventilated area. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged skin contact should be avoided. Use gloves and safety goggles when handling ALPHA FOAMER. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
- It is recommended that ALPHA FOAMER be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. ALPHA FOAMER should be stored in 316 stainless steel. Atmospheric storage with flame arrestor is recommended. All fittings should be electrically grounded. Material can be stored between 60-85 °F (15-29 °C). An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Pumps, pipes and transfer lines should be 316 stainless steel.