Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Product Applications
Kemsurf OS38 is used in many application areas such as:
- Liquid hand soap
- Foaming agent for personal care
- Detergent for household and toiletries
- Emulsion polymerisation
- Shampoos - will not strip the hair of natural oils. When used in combination with betaines (Amphokem CAB) or amine oxides (Lansurf CAO) a similar performance to an alkyl sulfate (Kemsurf DSA) can be achieved
- Liquid dishwashing
- Firefighting foams
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear amber liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Mild
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Content 38 % S-Adenosyl Methionine (Eq. Wt. 320) 37.0 - 39.0 % - pH (5% aqueous) 6.0 - 8.0 - - Color (in 5% aqueous) max. 80 Hazen - Viscosity (at 25°C) 51.9 cP - Specific Gravity (at 20°C) 1.07 - - Pour Point -3.0 °C - Flash Point min. 150 °C Closed Cup Surface Tension (at 0.1% aqueous) 31.6 mN/m - Critical Micelle Concentration 301 mg/L -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Kemsurf OS38 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 OS38 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.