Kemsurf ESD60 is a sodium neutralized alkyl ether sulfate and finds application where foaming, wetting and detergency are required. Kemsurf ESD60 has good stability in the presence of high electrolyte and hard water environments. Also the product is tolerant to mildly alkaline solutions at ambient temperatures, but tends to hydrolyse in acidic solutions.

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Applicable Processes: Acrylic Polymerization, Emulsion Polymerization, Styrene Acrylic Manufacturing, Vinyl Acetate Manufacturing

Features: Electrolyte Stability

Synonyms: Alcohol ethoxysulfate (Sodium Salt)

Technical Data Sheet

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Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Applications
  • Kemsurf ESD60 is a sodium neutralized alkyl ether sulfate and finds application where foaming, wetting and detergency are required.
  • Kemsurf ESD60 has good stability in the presence of high electrolyte and hard water environments. Also the product is tolerant to mildly alkaline solutions at ambient temperatures, but tends to hydrolyse in acidic solutions. Kemsurf ESD60 is an excellent emulsifier for emulsion polymerization for systems such as, Vinyl Acetate, Vinyl Acetate - Acrylic, Vinyl Acetate -VeoVa, Stirene - Acrylic, Acrylic Monomers.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid free from foreign matter
Odor
Solvent
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity60.0%-
Flash Point32°CClosed Cup
Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.046--
Surface Tension (at 0.1% aqueous)36.82mN/m-
Viscosity (at 25°C)90.7cP-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (1% aqueous)6.0 - 9.0--
S-Adenosyl Methionine Content (Eq. Wt. 429)58.0 - 62.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Kemsurf ESD60 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s, 200kg or 25kg nett drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf ESD60 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.