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Kemsurf CA

Kemsurf CA is a calcium salt of a biodegradable dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Kemsurf CA is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good color and low inorganic content. Kemsurf CA 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 were spray application is involved. Kemsurf CA 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 in hard or soft water.

Brand: Kemsurf (24 products)

CAS Number: 26264-06-2

Functions: Dispersant, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent

Applicable Processes: Drilling Applications

Application Technique: Sprayers

Synonyms: CaDDBS, Calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Calcium dodecylphenylsulfonate, Calcium n-dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Dodecylbenzene calcium sulfonate, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid calcium salt

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Calcium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Agrochemical Functions
Emulsifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Dispersant,
Wetting Agent
CAS No.
26264-06-2
EC No.
247-557-8
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Foreign matter-free,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Agrochemicals Features
Easy to Disperse,
Good Solubility,
Hard Water Tolerance,
Improves Wetting,
Supports Beneficial Soil Biology
HII Features
Detergency,
Dispersing,
Emulsifying,
Excellent Solubility,
Foaming,
Good Compatibility,
Hard Water Tolerance,
High Stability,
Wetting

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Applicable Processes
Drilling Applications
Application Technique
Sprayers
Home Care Applications
Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Degreasers,
Detergents
Industrial Additives End Use
Textiles
Applications

Kemsurf CA is used in many application areas such as:

  • Emulsifier in agrochemical emulsifiable concentrates
  • Emulsifier for degreasers
  • Wetting agent for oil based drilling fluids
  • Dispersant for polyester yarn dyeing

Properties

Formulation Type
Emulsifiable Concentrates
Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear viscous amber liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
Odor
Solvent
Soluble in
Water, Isobutanol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 1%CLI - WATER
CompositionCalcium dodecyl benzene sulphonate--
Viscosity (at 25°C)7742.0cPs-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.012--
Pour Point-4.0°C-
Flash Pointmin. 33°C-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SAM (Equivalent Weight 349)68 - 72%-
pH (1% in 25:75 methanol:water)5 - 8--

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information

Kemsurf CA 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 CA 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.