Griton CA

Product Summary

Description: Calcium Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonate
Appearance: Liquid
Activity: 70%
Viscosity: 3025
Hazard: Class 3

Background

Griton CA is a calcium salt of a biodegradable dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid. The base acid for Griton CA is manufactured by SO3 sulphonation to produce a product of good colour and low inorganic content.

Griton CA is a hydrophobic anionic surfactant and functions as an emulsifier for oils and aromatic solvents in the formulation of degreasers. It finds many applications, however, as an emulsifier for pesticide and herbicide systems, especially were spray application is involved.

Griton CA may also be used in the emulsification of waxes and hydrocarbon solvents. This product has good compatibility with other anionics and nonionic surfactants and maintains good stability, detergency, foaming power and soil suspension in alkaline, mild acid, low electrolyte and in hard or soft water.

Sales Specification Items

Appearance @ 25°C : Clear amber viscous liquid
Surface Active Matter % : 68 - 72
(equivalent weight 349)
p.H. ( 1% in 25:75 methanol/water ) : 5.0 to 8.0
Water Content / % : 1 max

Physical And Chemical Data

Composition : Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonate
Type of Salt : Calcium
Active content (% nominal) : 70
Specific Gravity @ 20°C : 1.012
Solubility in Water @ 20°C : Insoluble
Pour Point °C : -4
Viscosity - Centistokes @ 20°C : 3025
Odour : Alcoholic
Flash Point °C - Abel Closed Cup : 35

Packaging

Griton CA can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC's or in 200kg, 125Kg and 25Kg net drums.

Storage

Stainless steel, plastic or glass lined equipment is necessary for storage of Griton CA in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.

Handling & Safety

A Material Safety Data Sheet giving full information on the safe handling of Griton CA is available on request.