Metal Processing Additives

Lansurf TA15 is a nonionic surfactant produced by the alkoxylation of ethylene oxide with tallow amine. This product has good compatibility with other nonionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants. Lansurf TA15 finds application in a variety of industries such as textiles, paints, metal working, agriculture and polish manufacture. In particular Lansurf TA15 is used in textile applications as a leveling agent and anti-precipitant and is used as a primary wetting agent in acid and alkaline formulations for metal cleaning and the stripping of surface coatings.

Lansurf TH30W is a nonionic surfactant produced through the alkoxylation of ethylene oxide with tallow amine. This product exhibits good compatibility with other nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants. Lansurf TH30W finds applications in various industries, including textiles, paints, metalworking, agriculture, and polish manufacturing. Particularly in textile applications, it serves as a leveling agent and anti-precipitant. Additionally, it is employed as a primary wetting agent in acid and alkaline formulations for metal cleaning and the removal of surface coatings.

Lansurf AE310W is a nonionic surfactant produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide on a synthetic primary alcohol. This versatile product is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants. It demonstrates excellent oil/water and water/oil emulsification, wetting, and detergency properties. Lansurf AE310W finds application in various sectors, including textile auxiliaries, metal processing, paper, leather, standard industrial and domestic detergents, agrochemicals, and paints.

Pressgum™ 3550 is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose. It carries an anionic charge, possesses a low molecular weight, and exhibits a high degree of substitution. The functional benefits of Pressgum 3550 include the ability to formulate plate and fountain solutions with high solid concentrations. This maximizes densensitizing levels while minimizing water usage. Additionally, Pressgum 3550 is functional over a wide pH range, making it suitable for use in both neutral and acidic fountain solutions.

P.A.T TT 50S (Sodium Tolyltriazole 50%) is a 43% active aqueous solution of methyl 1 H-benzotriazole (tolyltriazole), functioning as a corrosion inhibitor for copper and copper alloys. TT 50S forms a barrier film on the surface of copper, precipitating copper from solution and thereby providing galvanic corrosion protection for other metals. It finds use in various applications, including circulating cooling systems such as cooling towers, air conditioning systems, and cutting and grinding fluids. Additionally, it is applicable in functional fluids, corrosion preventative coatings, and cleaners.

Lansurf AE36 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant crafted through the reaction of ethylene oxide with a synthetic primary alcohol. This versatile product is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, showcasing excellent oil/water and water/oil emulsification, wetting, and detergency properties. Notably, Lansurf AE36 is distinguished by its anhydrous nature.

Lansurf AE73 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant created through the reaction of ethylene oxide with cetyl oleyl alcohol. This product is compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants. It demonstrates effective oil/water emulsification and serves as a highly efficient emulsifier for vegetable and mineral oils, paraffin waxes, and alkyd resins. It finds applications in various areas, including metalworking, agrochemicals, and oilfield chemicals.

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.

Lansurf AE35 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant created through the reaction of ethylene oxide with a synthetic primary alcohol. This product demonstrates compatibility with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, showcasing excellent oil/water emulsification, wetting, and detergency properties. Notably, this nonionic variant is inherently anhydrous in nature.

Lansurf AE37 is a nonionic surfactant with compatibility across soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants. Similar to others in the series, it displays effective oil/water and water/oil emulsification, wetting, and detergency. It is utilized in textile auxiliaries, metal processing, paper, leather, standard industrial and domestic detergents, agrochemicals, and paints. Lansurf AE320W is also noted for its excellent emulsification capabilities in systems like vinyl acetate homopolymer emulsion polymerization.

Lansurf AE33 is a biodegradable nonionic surfactant created through the ethylene oxide reaction with a synthetic primary alcohol. This product boasts compatibility with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other nonionic surfactants, showcasing excellent oil/water and water/oil emulsification, wetting, and detergency properties. Notably, this nonionic variant is inherently anhydrous in nature.