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C4H9CH(C2H5)C2H4CH(SO4Na) CH2CH(CH3)2 (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate)

GENERAL INFORMATION TYPICAL PROPERTIES

NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is an aqueous Active Ingredient

solution containing 27 percent by weight of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
sodium tetradecyl sulfate. This product has
modified solubility properties that make it a Appearance
superior penetrant in solutions containing low
Essentially colorless liquid
concentrations of dissolved solids. It is also a good
wetting agent in solutions that contain between 3
and 10 percent dissolved solids. When used as a Active Ingredient % by Wt.
penetrant, concentrations of 0.5 to 1.0 percent of 27
Anionic 4 give rapid saturation of densely packed
materials, such as baled cotton, wood, and paper. Solubility in Water at 20°C
For efficient wetting action, concentrations of 0.1
Miscible
to 0.5 percent should be used.

pH,(a)
8.5

Specific Gravity at 20/20°C

1.031

Surface Tension at 25°C dynes per cm(a)

47

FOOTNOTE: (a) 0. 1% aqueous solution

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION CONTROL LIMITS
Sodium Tetradecyly Sulfate 26.0 – 28.0% by wgt.
Alkalinity 0.4 – 1.0% by wgt. as Na2CO3
Iron 0.5 ppm, Max.
Separation Test Homogenous from 10°C -40°C
NIACET CORPORATION
Dilution Test 90% Min., light transmission
400 47th St.
Color 150 Platinum-Cobalt, Max.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Odor Mild
TEL: 800-828-1207 •
Suspended Matter Substantially free
716-285-1474
FAX: 716-285-1497
www.niacet.com
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Applications
Metal Processing Welding Leather Dyeing
Alkaline Cleaning NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4, at 0.1 In the dyeing of leather, NIAPROOF
The addition of 0.1 to 0.5 percent of percent concentration, is used with Anionic Surfactant 4 can be added to
NIAPROOF 4 to alkaline degreasing phosphoric or chromic acid to etch the dye bath to assist in uniform
baths reduces the cleaning time and aluminum prior to welding with a penetration of the leather by the dye
the concentration of alkali required. HELIARC torch. Metal etched in this liquor.
In addition, a thoroughly clean way has a surface over which welding
surface suitable for plating and metal flows more freely. This product Specialty Products
spraying is produced, and scumming is also frequently used as a Rubless Polishes
effects are avoided by thorough component of welding fluxes. By using about 0.5 percent of
dispersal of grease and lime soaps. NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4, the
Molding technique of making a rubless polish
Electrolytic Cleaning Addition of about 2 ounces of can be simplified. Less time and effort
The addition of 0.1 to 0.25 percent of NIAPROOF 4 per 1000 pounds of sand are required to make a uniform
NIAPROOF 4 to the electrolytic decreased the mulling time and product and the dried film of a polish
solution decreases the surface results in sand of more uniform size has good luster and is more even than
tension of the solution and facilitates for use in making casting and cores. the film of a polish made by the
the release of hydrogen gas bubbles traditional method.
from the surface of the metal. Pharmaceuticals
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactants have There is no impairment of the water­
Pickling great value in the pharmaceutical resist ant properties of the polish.
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is industry. They enhance the NIAPROOF Anionic 4 disperses the hot
used in pickling baths to reduce the bactericidal properties of common wash mixture quickly into the hot
pickling time, decrease the amount of antiseptics, particularly those that are water and produces an emulsion with
acid required, obtain a more uniform acidic. Their surface activity and a desirable wax particle size. It also
pickle, minimize the formation of wetting power are useful in such maintains a desired viscosity in the
films of fatty acid on the metal, and applications as rapid fixing of emulsion at all times.
facilitate removal of hydrogen gas histological specimens, increasing the
bubbles. Where sulfuric acid is used in efficiency of tuberculosis antiseptic
concentrations of about 6 to 10 solutions, and enhancing the activity
percent, 0.2 to 0.5 percent of of penicillin when it is used as a
NIAPROOF Anionic 4 is recommended topical remedy. NIAPROOF Anionic 4
for trial. If the concentration of acid is is important in penicillin manufacture
greater than 10 percent, NIAPROOF for breaking undesired emulsions. It is
Anionic 08 should be used. useful in isolating streptomycin and
similar antibiotics by forming
Plating complexes that are soluble in organic
A penetrant made of one part solvents.
NIAPROOF 4 and 2 parts of NIAPROOF
08 dissolves without haze in
commercial nickel plating baths. At
0.1 percent concentration it lowers
the surface tension to 30 dynes per
centimeter at 30° Centigrade.
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Applications (cont)
Textile Processing Dyeing
Desizing Rapid and level dyeing is attained by
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is using NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant
recommended by suppliers of 4. It is especially effective when the
enzyme desizing agents to improve concentration of acids, bases, or
the efficiency of desizing operations. salts is greater than 2 percent or
The recommendations of the when penetration of densely packed
supplier of the desizing agent used cones of yarn and heavy woven
should be followed in regard to the goods is desired.
type and amount of surfactant
added to the desizing bath. Latex Preparations
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is
Carbonizing used in the emulsion polymerization
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is of vinyl type monomers. It has
soluble in 5 percent sulfuric acid and excellent emulsifying properties
gives rapid wetting actions. It is combined with moderate tolerance
Performance Data
completely stable under all for pigments and hard water. A
conditions encountered in wool protective colloid such as a ROSS-MILES
carbonizing. The addition of 0.1 hydroxyethyl cellulose is used with POUR FOAM TEST
Foam Height(a) in Millimeters
percent (0.8 pound per 100 gallons this surfactant to contribute
Initial 10
of solution) of NIAPROOF 4 to a wool stability to the finished resin After 5 Minutes 0
carbonizing bath causes the wool to emulsion. With vinyl acetate, about
sink rapidly, gives more complete 0.2% parts by weight is used, while FOOTNOTE:
carbonization of the burrs, and helps with vinyl chloride the amount (a) ASTM Method D 1173-53
to keep the carbonizing bath clean . used is higher, about 0.5 to 1.0 Temperature 50°C
Surfactant 0.2 % by weight
By using this surfactant, parts by weight.
Water Hardness Distilled Water
carbonization is achieved in less time
with less damage to the wool. Other Latexes DRAVES WETTING TEST
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is Wetting Time(a) in Distilled Water
Kier Boiling also suggested as a preferred At 25°C, Seconds
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is emulsifier for the polymerization of Surfactant Concentration
particularly recommended for use in acrylic ester monomers and vinyl % by wt
esters of higher fatty acids. 0.26 0.20
kier boiling operations. It is effective
20 56
in concentrations of about 0.2
percent (1.7 pound per 100 gallons FOOTNOTE:
of the kier liquor). If the (a) AATCC Method No. 17-1952
concentration of alkali is greater (5-g. skeins and 3-g hook)
than 1 percent, NIAPROOF 08 should
be used.
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Performance Data (continued)

EMULSIFICATION OF SOLVENTS
Separation of Emulsion, ml. lower layer

Xylene Kerosene Perchlorethylene Stoddard Solvent

Observation Time (minutes)
5 30 60 5 30 60 5 30 60 5 30 60
5 20 34 12 34 44 20a 34a 42a 8 20 36

FOOTNOTE: (a) Upper Layer

TEST CONDITIONS
Surfactant 5% by volume 250-ml Invert graduate containing mixture 30 times with a 30-
Solvent 40% by volume glass-stoppered second time period. Allow mixture to stand at room
Sufficient water to make 100-ml volume graduate temperature.

SURFACE TENSION FOOTNOTES

Surface Tension(a) at 25°C, dynes per cm (a) ASTM Method D 1331-56
Concentration, % by wt.(b) (b) As supplied
0.0001 0.005 0.010 0.100
54 52 51 47

Toxicological
Properties
NIAPROOF Surfactant 4 is regarded as a When NIAPROOF Surfactants are mixed Toxicity is only one indication of the
material of moderate oral and skin with other materials, their toxicity may be existence of hazard in handling a
penetration toxicity. In comparing oral increased or decreased. Therefore, the chemical. Physical properties are equally
toxicity, for example, isopropanol has an toxicity of a mixture must be determined important in determining the hazard.
LD50 of 5.84 grams per kilogram body independently.
weight. The data for skin penetration The tabular data on the next page
suggest that a toxic effect would be It has been the usual experience that indicate the relative degree of toxicity to
expected only after massive and dilution of NIAPROOF Surfactants lessens animals as measured by single doses or
prolonged exposure to the undiluted the irritant action. Thus, each of the contacts. The result of animal
chemical. NIAPROOF Surfactants in the materials in the table caused no irritant experiments may be indicative of the
undiluted state are capable of causing response when tested as a one percent effects to be expected on human
significant eye injury. solution in water. subjects, but they cannot be directly
applied to humans without the use of
suitable safety factors
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Toxicological
Properties (continued)
DEFINITIONS
ANIMAL EXPOSURE The term LD50 refers to that quantity of
chemical that kills 50 percent of dosed
Single Oral LD50 in Rats, ml/kg animals within 14 days. For uniformity,
4.95 dosage is expressed in grams or milliliters STORAGE & HANDLING
per kilogram of animal body weight.
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactants are stable,
Single Skin Penetration LD50 in have no flash points, and are comparatively
Rabbits, ml/kg Single skin penetration refers to a
safe to store and handle. They do, however,
24-hour covered skin contact with the
3.00 defat the skin and can damage the eyes.
liquid chemical or a solid in an acceptable
When handling NIAPROOF Surfactants, gloves
vehicle.
Injury in the Rabbit Eye and goggles should be used. Necessary
Serious precautions to prevent contact with the skin
Single inhalation refers to the continuous
and eyes should also be taken.
breathing of a certain concentration of
Primary Skin Irritation in chemical for the stated period of time. NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is sold as an
Rabbits aqueous solution and should be stored in
Primary irritation refers to the skin fiberglass-reinforced plastic or stainless steel
Severe
response 24-hours following application of tanks. Certain types of lined steel tanks are
0.01 ml. amounts to uncovered skin. also acceptable.
SKIN RESPONSE OF HUMANS (a)
Eye injury refers to surface damage Outside tanks and piping for NIAPROOF
Number tested Surfactants must be heated and insulated to
produced by the liquid or solid chemical or
12 appropriate concentrations thereof. prevent phase separation. Inside facilities
may also require heating; this product may
Irritation, % responding Legal responsibility is assumed only for the separate if stored below 60°F but can be re-
88 fact that all studies reported here and all dissolved with agitation above 90°F.
opinions are those of qualified experts.
Standard centrifugal process pumps are
Sensitization, % responding commonly used for transfer service.
0

Footnote: (a) tested on “as sold” basis)

PRECAUTIONARY LABELING
NIAPROOF ANIONIC FIRST AID
SURFACTANT 4 In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
DANGER! CAUSES BURNS. or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid minutes while removing contaminated
breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Use clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash
with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly clothing before re-use. Not for use as a
after handling. drug or cosmetic unless clearly established
as safe for that purpose.

FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY

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Shipping Data
Δ Pounds Coefficient of
Weight per Flashpoint,
per Gallon, Expansion,
Gallon, lb °F
per °C per °C
Cleveland
@ 20°C @ 15.56°C @ 55°C
Open Cup
9.23 9.25 0.00516 0.00067 None

NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant is packaged in 55-gallon polyethylene drums and 5- gallon

polyethylene pails, or bulk tank truck. DOT Shipping Label and shipping name not required.
NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 is not regulated for DOT hazard classification. NOTE: Maximum
number of months NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 4 may be stored in closed drums without re-
sampling is estimated at 18 months

R E G U L A T O R Y S T A T U S

F&DA § 175.105 Component of adhesives used in articles intended for packaging, transporting, or
holding food.
F&DA § 176.1210 Component of closures with sealing gaskets for food containers

EPA § 180.1001-c Inert (or Occasionally Active) Ingredients For Use in Formulations Applied to
Growing Crops or to Raw Agricultural Commodities After Harvest.
EPA § 180.100-e Inert (or Occasionally Active) Ingredients For Use in Formulations Applied to
Animals.

NIAPROOF Anionic Surfactant 08 has been accepted by Consumer and Marketing Service of the USDA as a wetting agent for poultry
scald vats (maximum concentration 2 .5%, as is) and for washing or to assist the lye peeling of fruits and vegetables (maximum
concentration 0.5%, as is) used in processed meat or poultry products. It is listed in USFDA regulations by its chemical name, sodium
2-ethylexyl sulfate

NIAPROOF® Anionic Surfactant 4 C hemical Abstract Service Number 139-88-8

NIACET CORPORATION
400 47th St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
TEL: 800-828-1207 •
716-285-1474
FAX: 716-285-1497
www.niacet.com
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