Description
Brosurf N95/NP9 is a versatile, water-based, non-ionic surfactant known for its strength and cost-effectiveness. It’s an excellent choice for cleaning, detecting imperfections, and aiding in chemical reactions.
It is suitable for non-porous materials like metals, plastics, and ceramics, helping to identify cracks or flaws in finished products. As an emulsifier, it stabilizes processed foods, and as a wetting agent, it slows water absorption while improving the dissolution of other substances.
This yellow liquid easily integrates into aqueous solutions, making it convenient for various applications.
Common Applications:
This product is widely used, though not always recognized by name, with applications ranging from food production to industrial cleaning:
- Emulsifier: It helps maintain the shape and structure of foods like mayonnaise, ice cream, and chocolate by stabilizing food additives.
- Wetting Agent: Limits water spreading, making it ideal for products like dish soap.
- Dispersant: Separates oil from water, aiding in cleaning and other processes.
- Fabric Treatment: Cleans processed fabrics by removing dyes and other residues.
- Dye Penetration Inspection: One of its most notable uses, this low-cost inspection method detects surface defects in non-porous materials such as metals and plastics.
- Soluble Agent: Enhances chemical processes by speeding up the dyeing process, thanks to its solubility in various solutions.
Sales Specifications:
| Property | Specifications | Test methods |
|---|---|---|
| Appereance | Clear and Substantially free of suspended matter | ST-30.1 |
| Cloud Point °C (1% aqueous) | 52-56 | ST-9.1, 5.2.1 |
| Color, PT-Co | 100 max. | ST-30.12 |
| ph, 1% in 10:6 IPA:H2O | 6.5-7.5 | ST-31.36,F |
| Water, wt% | 0.2 max. | ST-31.53 |
Chemical Properties:
| Molecular Weight (theoretical) | 638 |
| EO Content, wt% (theoretical) | 65.6 |
| HLB value | 13.1 |
| Hydroxlyl number (theoretical) | 88 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
Regulatory Information:
| DOT/DG Classification | Not Regulated |
| HMIS Code | 1-1-0 |
| CAS Number | 916-45-9 |
| TSCA Inventory | Yes |
| WHMIS Classification | D2B |
| Canadian DSL | yes |
Physical Properties:
| Flash Point, PMCC, | °F 460, °C 238 |
| Pour Point, | °F 40, °C 4 |
| Density, g/ml at 25°C (77°F) | 1.055g/ml |
| Weight, lbs/US gal at 25°C (77°F) | 8.79 |
| Viscosity, kinematic: cst at 25°C (77°F) | 278 |
| Viscosity, kinematic: cst at 37.8°C (100°F) | 112 |
| Vapour Pressure, Tor, 25°C (77°F) | 1X10-5 |
| Critical Micelle Concentration, ppm at 25°C | 48 |
| Surface Tension, dynes/cm, 0.10% at 25°C | 30 |
