Petro® BA Powder

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Petro® BA Powder is an alkylnaphthalenesulfonic acid sodium salt, categorized under the naphthalene sulfonates chemical family. This anionic surfactant is available in powder form and is designed for use in a variety of home care and industrial & institutional (I&I) cleaning applications. Key applications of Petro® BA Powder include acid cleaners, alkaline cleaners, automatic dishwashers, metal cleaners, powder cleaners, powder detergents, aircraft cleaners, dry cleaners, and train cleaners.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate

CAS Number: 1078712-56-7, 27178-87-6, 90459-08-8, 26264-58-4

Chemical Family: Naphthalene Sulfonates

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Naphthalene Sulfonates
Chemical Name
Sodium Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Coupling Agent,
Dispersant,
Foam Booster,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Wetting Agent
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Other Functional Additives
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Coupling,
Detergency,
Hydrotroping,
Wetting

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning,
Vehicle & Machinery
Home Care Applications
Acid Cleaners,
Alkaline Cleaners,
Automatic Dishwash,
Metal Cleaners,
Powder Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Acid Cleaners,
Aircraft Cleaners,
Alkaline Cleaners,
Dry Cleaners,
Metal Cleaners,
Powder Cleaners,
Train Cleaners

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Soluble in
5% Water
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dust Deflagration Index105m.b/s-
pH (at 5% Concentration)7.5 - 10--
FlammabilityMay form combustible dust concentrations in air during processing, handling or other means--
Autoignition Temperaturemin. 100°C-
Flash Pointmin. 100°CPensky Martens Closed Cup
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
AppearancePowder--
Soluble inWater--
Soluble inMethanol, Acetone--
Dust Explosion ClassSt1--
OdorStinging--
ColorTan--
Oxidising PropertiesThe substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing--
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Contentmin. 95%-
Surface Tension (at 25°C, 0.1% Solution)43dynes/cmDu Noüy (DIN 53914)
Wetting Power (at 25°C, 0.1% Solution)20 - 30secondsDraves Wetting Test
Foam Height (at 25°C, 0.25% Active)113mmRoss-Miles

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified,
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified
Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags
Supplied by
Nouryon