Kemsurf OPA

Kemsurf OPA is an anionic surfactant produced by the sulphonation of oleic acid across the double bonds, forming a fatty‑acid sulphonate potassium salt. This specific molecular structure gives the product its standout performance characteristics. A defining feature of Kemsurf OPA is its extremely fast foam break, with all foam collapsing within 30 seconds under high‑agitation conditions. This rapid foam dissipation is so effective that foaming is virtually eliminated, making the product ideal for systems where minimal or zero foam is essential. 

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Kemsurf OPA is commonly used in industrial and institutional cleaning, machine dishwashing, textile scouring, and emulsion polymerisation, where its rapid foam‑breaking performance and anionic surfactant properties provide significant formulation advantages.

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Key Features

 

• Ultra‑fast foam break, with foam collapsing within 30 seconds in high‑agitation systems, effectively eliminating foaming.

• Anionic surfactant produced by sulphonation of oleic acid, providing strong cleaning and scouring performance.

• Clear, water‑soluble amber liquid that performs well in mechanical and high‑agitation cleaning applications, including machine dishwashing and industrial cleaning.

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Applications

 

Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (I\&I Cleaning)
- Used in cleaning formulations involving mechanical agitation, where rapid foam break is desired.
- Functions in industrial cleaners and institutional cleaning products, providing low‑foaming performance.

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Machine Dishwashing
- Serves as a low‑foaming surfactant ideal for machine dishwashing applications.

 

Textile Processing
- Applied in textile scouring and as a surfactant in textile manufacturing for efficient wetting and low foam.
- Used in textile and leather processing, including finishing and pre‑treatment auxiliaries.

 

Emulsion Polymerisation
- Functions as a surfactant/emulsifier in emulsion polymerisation, aiding in latex production and polymer dispersion stability.
- Also used in the manufacture of latex due to good wetting and low foaming properties.

 

Mining and Flotation
- Used in mining flotation processes where controlled foaming and surfactant performance are required.

 

Detergents, Shampoos & Liquid Washing Products
- Used in liquid washing formulations, shampoos, and dishwashing liquids, providing wetting and low‑foaming properties.

 

Water Treatment
- Employed in water treatment applications as an anionic surfactant with good wetting capability.

 

Disinfectant Formulations
- Used as a component in disinfectant products due to its surfactant properties.