Kemsurf ESD

Synonym: Sodium lauryl ether sulphate

Manufactured using a natural C12-14 alcohol + 3EO which is sulphated and then neutralised to form a sodium salt.

Properties

Does not show a loss of detergency in brine or hard water.

The good solubility characteristics make them especially useful for use in alkaline liquid formulations

Show a pronounced thickening with the addition of sodium chloride to a dilute solution.

Stable to hard water and has excellent lime soap dispersing properties, due to the calcium salt being soluble.

Prone to hydrolysis in aqueous solution at acid pH and high temperatures (not suitable for use above 50°C)

Household products

Kemsurf ESD is used as a foam stabiliser 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

Oil field 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