Fatty Acid Ester Sulphates
Griton WN
Product Summary
Description: Fatty Acid Ester SulphateAppearance: Liquid
Activity: 60%
Viscosity: 63
Background
Griton WN is a sulphated fatty acid. This anionic surfactant is readily biodegradable and has good wetting along with relatively low foam properties.
Griton WN can be used as a low foam wetting agent in textile applications. In particular it find use in mercerising operations.
Griton WN is also used as a dispersing agent in paints and pigments, as a solvent emulsifier in degreasing formulations, as an emulsifier in herbicide preparations and as processing aid in mineral processing applications.
Sales Specification Items
Appearance @ 25°C: Clear liquid free from foreign matter
Surface Active Matter % SO3: 6.0 - 7.0
Solid’s Content / % : 55 - 65
pH (5% aqueous) : 6.0 - 7.5
Physical and Chemical Data
Composition : Sulphated monoester of a fatty acid
Type of Salt : Sodium
Specific Gravity @ 20°C : 1.024
Water Content (% approx) : 40
Solubility in Water @ 20°C : Soluble
Pour Point °C : <0
Viscosity – Centistokes @ 20°C : 65
Odour : mild
Flash Point °C – Closed Cup : >100
Packaging
Griton WN can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s or 200kg, 120kg and 25Kg nett drums.
Storage
Stainless steel, plastic or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Griton WN in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination.
Handling & Safety
A Material Safety Data Sheet giving full information on the safe handling of Griton WN is available on request.