ROSULfan O is an anionic surfactant from the group of alkyl sulfates. The product is the sodium salt of n-octyl sulfate and is available as a 39-42%, low-viscosity aqueous solution from colourless to light yellow. This product shows moderate foaming properties, creating medium and poorly stable foams even in hard water. The foams obtained from ROSULfan O are characterised by a high degree of hydration (so-called wet foam) and a heterogeneous structure of bubbles. ROSULfan O also has a low tendency to gelation in electrolyte solutions, which eliminates the problems associated with local increase in viscosity, e.g. in dosing systems.
Due to its unique foaming properties, ROSULfan O is mainly used as an air-entraining agent in the construction industry, mainly in the production of drywall, thanks to which it is possible to produce light and durable materials.
The product is also used as a component of synthetic extinguishing agents, containing fluorinated and perfluorinated surfactants (AFFF, FFFP, FP and AR types forming a water film), where it is an additional foaming agent and can be mixed with other surfactants offered by the PCC Group. The product can be used in alkaline extinguishing agents. It is tolerant of caustic solutions with a concentration of 180 g/l.
ROSULfan O can also be used as an effective wetting agent, used in the oil extraction industry, due to its high stability and interfacial activity in concentrated salt and alkali solutions. ROSULfan O is tolerant to lye solution with a concentration of up to 180 g/l. Due to its high resistance to alkaline environments, the product shows very good hydrotropic properties, i.e. improves the solubility of other surfactants in the presence of alkalis and fillers.
The surfactant complies with the biodegradability criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents.
PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.
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