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Kemsurf CA-EH

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 color 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.

Brand: Kemsurf (24 products)

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

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Sulfonates, Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives

Applicable Processes: Drilling Applications, Textile Dyeing

Application Technique: Sprayers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Calcium & Calcium Compounds,
Sulfonates,
Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives
Chemical Name
2-Ethylhexanol,
Calcium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Agrochemical Functions
Emulsifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Dispersant,
Emulsifier,
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Wetting Agent
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
Hard Water Tolerance,
pH Tolerant
HII Features
Acid Stable,
Alkaline Stable,
Detergency,
Foaming,
Good Compatibility,
Hard Water Tolerance,
Long-Term Stability
Industrial Additives Features
Good Compatibility

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Refining & Gas Processing
Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Applicable Processes
Drilling Applications,
Textile Dyeing
Application Technique
Sprayers
I&I Cleaning Applications
Degreasers
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
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 0.5%-
CompositionCalcium dodecyl benzene sulphonate--
Viscosity (at 25°C)1886.0cPs-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.99--
Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
Flash Pointmin. 63°C-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SAM (Equivalent Weight 345)56 - 58%-
pH (3% in 25:75 methanol:water)6 - 7--

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information

Kemsurf CA-EH 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-EH 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.