Kemsurf ESD is the excellent detergent, characterized by its remarkable performance, demonstrates enduring detergency in both brine and hard water, ensuring consistent efficacy across diverse water conditions. Its impressive solubility makes it particularly advantageous for alkaline liquid formulations, contributing to ease of use. As an excellent foaming agent, it enhances the cleaning process while showcasing pronounced thickening in the presence of sodium chloride, adding versatility to its applications. Notably stable to aqueous ions, this detergent maintains its effectiveness in hard water, with superior lime soap dispersing properties due to the solubility of the calcium salt. However, it is essential to note that its chemical and temperature stability is subject to hydrolysis in acidic pH and high temperatures, making it unsuitable for use above 50°C. In summary, this detergent stands out for its versatile cleaning capabilities, solubility, foaming performance, and compatibility with water conditions, albeit with specific limitations in terms of pH and temperature.

CAS Number: 68891-38-3

Functions: Detergent, Emulsifier, Foam Stabilizer, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Chemical Family: Alkyl Ether Sulfates

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Applicable Processes: Drilling Applications, Emulsion Polymerization, Gypsum Board Fortification

Synonyms: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts

Ask P.A.T. Products Questions

Leo Coyle avatarErik Espling avatarLogan York avatar
Message our experts with questions
Leo Coyle avatar

Leo Coyle

Skilled in food & beverage, paints & coatings, and other industries, I offer customer service and technical guidance to resolve complex queries.

Erik Espling avatar

Erik Espling

Executive/Management

30 years experience with plastic resins, inks and coatings. Specializing in TPU, CASE, liquid color dispersions, UV, antistats, and texturing agents.

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Product Features
  • Excellent detergent - Does not show a loss of detergency in brine or hard water.
  • Solubility - The good solubility characteristics make them especially useful for use in alkaline liquid formulations.
  • Excellent foaming agent
  • Salt Thickening - Show a pronounced thickening with the addition of sodium chloride to a dilute solution.
  • Compatibilit y with aqueous ions - Stable to hard water and has excellent lime soap dispersing properties, due to the calcium salt being soluble.
  • Chemical and temperature stability - Prone to hydrolysis in aqueous solution at acid pH and high temperatures (not suitable for use above 50°C).

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Product Applications
  • Household products
  • Kemsurf ESD is used as a foam stabilizer and detergent in dish-washing liquids.
  • A major component of low temperature or low phosphate-content heavy-duty fabric laundry liquids and powders.
  • Carpet shampoos
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Oilfield chemicals
  • Used as foaming agents in foam drilling where tolerance to salt and hard water is important.
  • Gypsum board production
  • Foaming agent with tolerance to high concentrations of calcium ions.
  • Emulsion Polymerisation

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Compatible with
Aqueous ions
Dispersible in
Lime Soap
Soluble in
Water, Calcium salt
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content27%
Critical Micelle Concentration170mg/L-
Flash Pointmin. 100°CClosed Cup
Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.043--
Surface Tension (at 0.1% aqueous)37.68mN/m-
Viscosity (at 25°C)34.1cP-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (10% aqueous)7.0 - 9.0--
S-Adenosyl Methionine Content (Eq. Wt. 429)26.0 - 28.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Packaging Information

Kemsurf ESD can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf ESD 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.