Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Sulfonic Acids & Deri...

DiTech MultiFunctional H is a solubilizer, coupling agent and cloud point depressant used in heavy duty cleaners, wax strippers and dishwashing detergents, oil field and metal working applications.

POLYSTEP® OPA is an anionic surfactant with effective wetting and low foaming properties, finds application in latex manufacture. Belonging to the sulfonates chemical group and certified kosher, it serves markets like emulsion polymerization and institutional and industrial cleaning. Its application focuses on latex manufacturing.

POLYSTEP® SY 15 is an anionic surfactant that primarily serves as a primary emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization process. Specifically designed for latex manufacturing, it plays a pivotal role in forming and stabilizing latex emulsions. Moreover, POLYSTEP® SY 15 is kosher certified, ensuring its alignment with relevant dietary requirements. Its utilization in latex production contributes to the creation of top-notch latex materials characterized by enhanced stability and performance.

STEPANATE® PTSA-C is a crystalline p-toluene sulfonic acid used as an intermediate in fine chemical manufacture, dye and pigment manufacture, metalworking, and catalyzing crosslinking reactions. Holding kosher certification makes it applicable in industrial products and institutional and industrial cleaning markets, particularly in cutting fluids and foundry catalysts.

POLYSTEP® A-18K is a sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate that functions as an emulsifier in latex production. Its kosher certification attests to its compliance with dietary requirements. In the domain of emulsion polymerization, it plays a key role in forming and stabilizing latex emulsions, contributing to the production of top-quality latex-based products.

STEPANATE® PTSA-C99 operates as a crystalline p-toluene sulfonic acid, fulfilling similar roles as an intermediate within fine chemical manufacture, dye and pigment manufacture, metalworking, and catalyzing crosslinking reactions. Like its counterpart, it holds kosher certification and serves industrial products and the institutional and industrial cleaning markets. Its application focuses on cutting fluids.

STEPANATE® PTSA 65-E is classified as a sulfonic acid, plays a significant role in foundry resins, electroplating, and esterification reactions. The chemical group associated with it is p-toluene sulfonic acid, and like some other products, STEPANATE® PTSA 65-E holds kosher certification.

POLYSTEP® A-18-S is an economical and versatile biodegradable surfactant supplied at a high ph. It finds use in the manufacture of vinyl chloride latex, acrylics, and styrene acrylic latexes. It exhibits better hydrolytic stability than sls (sodium lauryl sulfate) and performs effectively at low levels.

POLYSTEP® A-15/30K holds significance in latex manufacture, particularly with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. Its exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability makes it a reliable choice for latex production within the emulsion polymerization market. Its application finds its place in latex manufacturing.

STEPANTAN® AS-12 46 is an anionic surfactant that can be used in a variety of industrial applications. Stepantan as-12 46 is an aqueous solution of sodium alpha olefin sulfonate that can be used in firefighting foam applications and other foam forming products. Stepantan as-12 46 is an excellent foamer in fresh and intermediate brine (0–15% sodium chloride) as well as hard and soft water the product is kosher-certified.

POLYSTEP® A-16 is an anionic surfactant employed in latex manufacture, compatible with vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and styrene-butadiene. In combination with nonionic surfactants like polystep® f-6, it complements styrene-butadiene. In acrylic latexes, it pairs with higher nonionic surfactants such as polystep® f-9. It finds relevance in vinyl acetate latexes, especially those rich in protective colloid, contributing to the formation and stabilization of latex emulsions.

STEPANATE® SCS-40-E is a product that serves as a solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant in heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, dishwashing detergents, and applications within the oil field and metalworking sectors. It is kosher-certified and serves markets including home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning.

POLYSTEP® A-15 F stands as an anionic surfactant known for its remarkable thermal and hydrolytic stability. Primarily utilized in latex production, it belongs to the chemical group of alkyl benzene sulfonates and finds its place in the emulsion polymerization market.

POLYSTEP® A-16-22 serves as an anionic surfactant with a primary focus on latex production. Its effectiveness shines, particularly when used in conjunction with vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride. Its use extends to the manufacture of styrene butadiene rubber (sbr) and styrene acrylic latexes.

STEPANATE® SCS-40 is a versatile solubilizer, coupling agent, and cloud point depressant that is applicable in heavy-duty cleaners, wax strippers, dishwashing detergents, and the oil field and metalworking sectors. Holding kosher certification, it serves the home care, industrial products, and institutional and industrial cleaning markets.

POLYSTEP® A-16-17 is a branched sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate with a central role as an emulsifier in latex production. Its kosher certification underlines its alignment with dietary needs. In the domain of emulsion polymerization, it supports the creation and stability of latex emulsions, resulting in the production of high-quality latex-based products.

POLYSTEP® LAS-40 is a linear sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate that acts as an emulsifier. Its versatility extends to applications in paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, paper, and nonwoven textiles. Importantly, it is kosher certified. This product caters to the industrial market, with relevance in processes such as emulsion polymerization and latex manufacturing.\

Leucophor® SZ Liquid is a high-white, urea-free hexasulphonated optical brightener, known for its exceptional ColorLok™ compatibility at the size-press. This innovative brightener, with a slight red hue, is remarkably effective at producing extremely high white papers and sets new standards for maximum whiteness, especially for ColorLok™ grades, making it a valuable choice for enhancing paper quality and brightness.

Leucophor® SAC Liquid is a high-white, urea-free hexasulphonated optical brightener designed for use in both coating slips and sizing solutions. This product can be used either continuously or in batch processes as needed and is compatible with most anionic and nonionic products, offering versatility and reliability for a range of applications in the paper and textile industries.

Leucophor® ACW Liquid is a patented urea-free optical brightener, specifically engineered for stock application in both sized and unsized papers. This brightener has been meticulously designed to meet the most stringent environmental standards. It is particularly well-suited for stock application in neutrally sized and calcium carbonate-filled papers, as well as in coating formulations containing PVOH, CMC, or casein as secondary binders.

Leucophor® LMT Liquid is a urea-free, modified tetrasulphonated optical brightener specifically designed for coating applications, especially in situations where no secondary binder is present. Key features of Leucophor® LMT Liquid include its anionic nature, which allows it to be self-carrying, making it an excellent optical brightener for use in coating applications.

Leucophor® ACK Liquid is a patented, urea-free optical brightener developed for stock application in both sized and unsized papers. It is uniquely designed as an ultra-concentrated aqueous solution, tailored to meet the most stringent environmental standards. This product is particularly well-suited for stock application in neutrally sized and calcium carbonate-filled papers, as well as for use in coating formulations containing PVOH, CMC, or casein as a secondary binder.

Leucophor® AFCN Liquid is a patented, FDA-approved optical brightener meticulously formulated for stock application on both sized and unsized papers. This innovative brightener is designed as an ultra-concentrated aqueous solution. This product is particularly well-suited for stock application in neutrally sized and calcium carbonate-filled papers, as well as in coating formulations containing PVOH, CMC, or casein as secondary binders.

ProFlex CP is para-toluene sulfonic acid employed as a catalyst in various chemical processes. Its applications extend to serving as a pH regulator in electroplating processes. Notably, ProFlex CP, when combined with nitric acids, finds utility in a process known as 'bright dip.' This process imparts a shiny surface to metals such as copper, silver, gold, chrome, and nickel during electroplating. The use of ProFlex CP in these processes highlights its role in achieving desired surface characteristics and enhancing the quality of electroplated metal finishes.

Naxcat® TSA-65W is 65% active toluenesulfonic acid (TSA) diluted in water. This acid is formulated for easier handling, due to its lower viscosity compared to more concentrated TSA. It is the strongest of Nease Co., LLC's organic acids and can be used for a variety of industrial applications.

Naxcat® CSA-95 is a concentrated organic acid with excellent solvency, an advantage when working with organic chemicals in acid systems. It is used as an industrial catalyst, descaling agent, plating aid in electroplating, and as a raw material in the manufacturing of dyes and pigments. It is also an intermediate for the detergent industry, and a hydrotrope and coupler.

Naxcat® 330L is a high-purity TSA (toluenesulfonic acid) that is 65% active in water with low free sulfuric acid. It is designed to replace p-TSA monohydrate in many industrial catalysis applications. The product is manufactured using a proprietary purification technique that is not practiced elsewhere in the industry. Naxcat® 330L meets quality standards previously achieved only by using crystalline p-TSA, including low concentrations of sulfuric acid, iron, sulfones, and hydrocarbons. It offers ease of use with the relatively low cost of liquid mixed isomer TSA solutions. For reduced process time, labor savings, ease of use, and saved clean-up time, Naxcat® 330L allows for directly pumping catalyst into your reactor without the need to predissolve or preblend the compound, provided your catalysis needs allow it.

Naxcat® MOD ACID is a blend of TSA (toluenesulfonic acid) and XSA (xylene sulfonic acid) acids that promote low freezing temperatures for ease of handling, while maintaining a high degree of acidity. Aromatic sulfonic acids are produced by sulfonating aromatic compounds with sulfuric acid, SO3, or oleum. They are comparable in strength to mineral acids, such as sulfuric acid, but are particularly suitable for organic reactions where an inorganic, mineral acid may cause charring, oxidation, or an unwanted chemical reaction.

Naxcat® MOD ACID 35 is an aromatic sulfonic acid, a blend of acids that offers a lower water concentration than Naxcat® MOD ACID. It has a TSA/XSA blend, promoting a low freezing temperature for easy handling while maintaining a high degree of acidity.

Naxcat® TSA-95 is the strongest of our organic acids and is the most suitable esterification catalyst for the production of phthalates and other plasticizers. Aromatic sulfonic acids are created by sulfonating aromatic compounds with sulfuric acid, SO3, or oleum. They are similar in strength to mineral acids like sulfuric acid, but they are particularly useful for organic reactions where an inorganic, mineral acid may cause charring, oxidation, or an unwanted chemical reaction.

Naxcat® XSA-90 is a strong, concentrated organic acid that is completely liquid. For ease of handling as compared with TSA-95. Naxcat® XSA-90 will not crystallize at low temperatures, offering acid strength and fluidity. It is comparable in strength to mineral acids such as sulfuric acid, but is especially suitable for organic reactions where an inorganic, mineral acid could cause charring, oxidation, or an unwanted chemical reaction.

Naxan® DIA is the acid version of Naxan® DIL and Naxan® DI-AN products. It is used in oil field applications. This emulsion breaker product is used in enhanced oil recovery systems to resolve emulsions caused during the extraction and processing of crude oil.

Naxcat® P65D is a light-colored product, 65% active in water. It is the mildest of our acid products and is particularly useful in electroplating applications where color is important. It offers an advantage in such applications due to its light color.

Naxcat® p-TSA97 is the highest-purity sulfonic acid offered by Nease, with a para-isomer content of greater than 97%, making it ideal for applications where high purity is important, such as esterification and fine chemical reactions. It can be used as a "drop-in" replacement in formulations currently utilizing high purity p-TSA.

Libratex NSA is a slightly viscous brown liquid formulation composed of dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid (Narrow cut). This versatile product, along with its various neutralized forms, plays a crucial role as a foaming agent, wetting agent, and emulsifier. It finds widespread use in detergents and emulsion polymerization processes, contributing to the production of various products across industries.

GalSORB™ Benzophenone-4 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient with various applications. It is commonly used in gel and rinse-off formulations, as well as in spray products. This ingredient is known for its exceptional UV protection, making it suitable for sun protection and color protection applications. It also plays a crucial role in stabilizing formulations, ensuring their integrity over time.