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Kemsurf CA-EH

Product Category: Anionics

Calcium Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonate - 2EH (Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate)

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Kemsurf CA-EH is a calcium salt of a biodegradable dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Kemsurf CA-EH is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good colour and low inorganic content.


Kemsurf CA-EH is a hydrophobic anionic surfactant and functions as an emulsifier for oils and aromatic solvents in the formulation of degreasers. It finds many applications, however, as an emulsifier for pesticide and herbicide systems, especially where spray application is involved. Kemsurf CA-EH may also be used in the emulsification of waxes and hydrocarbon solvents. 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 hard or soft water.

Applications

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  • Emulsifier in agrochemical emulsifiable concentrates

  • Emulsifier for degreasers

  • Wetting agent for oil based drilling fluids

  • Dispersant for polyester yarn dyeing

Specification

Appearance at 25°C

Clear viscous amber liquid free from foreign matter

Water content %

0.5 max

SAM % (equivalent weight 345)

56.0 - 58.0

pH (3% in 25:75 methanol:water)

6.0 - 7.0

Typical Properties

Composition

Calcium dodecyl benzene sulphonate

Viscosity at 25°C (cP)

1886

Pour point °C

<0

Odour

​Characteristic

Specific gravity at 20°C

0.99

Flash point closed cup °C

>63

CAS number

26264-06-6

Solubility in water

Soluble

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