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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Product Benefits
- Calfax® DB-45 is an outstanding emulsifier that is compatible with a broad range of high electrolyte solutions such as brine, caustic, and inorganic acids.
- Calfax® DB is a strong surfactant plus hydrotrope and coupler in one.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Product Applications
- Calfax® DB-45 offers magnificent wetting, coupling, solubilizing, and emulsification performance making it an ideal surfactant choice for many applications.
- Latex Emulsification: The high surface activity and the high electrolyte tolerance of Calfax® DB-45 make it the surfactant of choice for the manufacture of latex emulsions for adhesives and foam rubber. These properties allow the user to operate the emulsification process under conditions that would not be usable with conventional surfactants, permitting greater control over the latex’s molecular weight and particle size. Calfax® DB-45 produces consistent polymerizations with excellent thermal and mechanical stability.
- Agricultural Chemicals: The high emulsification and excellent water solubility of Calfax® DB-45 can aid the formulator of agricultural emulsions by providing a broader blend of anionic to nonionic in hard to emulsify pesticides and herbicides.
- HI&I Cleaners: Calfax® DB-45 is uniquely stable and effective in acid, alkali, chlorine and peroxy bleach as well as formulations containing electrolytes and builders. Calfax® DB-45 is perfect for streak-free cleaning. It is also the surfactant of choice for heavy duty cleaners, bleach and peroxy cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, glass, and all-purpose cleaners as well as concentrated 2X – 4X laundry and dish wash detergents.
Properties
- Color (Properties)
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Appearance
- Clear yellow to amber liquid (at 25°C)
- Soluble in
- Water
- Compatible with
- High electrolyte solutions such as brine, caustic, and inorganic acids
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Content 45 wt% - Color (at 5% Active) max. 40 - Klett pH (at 5% Active) 8.5 - 10.5 - - Density 9.6 lbs/gal - Iron Content max. 5.0 ppm - Surface Tension (at 1% Active, pH=12.5) 35 dynes/cm - Surface Tension (at 1% Active, pH=7.0) 34 dynes/cm - Critical Micelle Concentration (0.1M NaCl) 0.007 g/100g - Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes, pH=7.0) 130 mm - Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes, pH=12.5) 145 mm - Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, Initial, pH=7.0) 140 mm - Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, Initial, pH=12.5) 145 mm -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Supplied by
- Packaging Information
Calfax® DB-45 is available in 500 lb. poly. drums, 2500 lbs. poly. totes and bulk tank or truck quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage and Handling Information
Store material at temperatures between 45°F to 100°F. Calfax® DB-45 may freeze at 25°F. Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, use mild heat and agitation to ensure the material is homogenous before use. Employ normal safety precautions (i.e., glove and safety goggles) when handling. Prevent contact with skin and avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling material. Keep containers closed when not in use.