Sodium Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate Wetting Agent

Anionic wetting additive for rapid powder wetting, surface spreading and formulation compatibility.

Product CodeGAC-IC-WA-SANS
CAS No.10042-59-8 / grade dependent
Physical FormLight brown to brown powder
Primary MarketsPigments, dyes, textile processing, coatings, industrial powders
Main RoleAnionic wetting agent / alkyl naphthalene sulfonate
SupportTDS, MSDS, COA and export enquiry support

Sodium Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate Wetting Agent supports rapid wetting, spreading and penetration in powder and surface-contact systems.

It improves wetting of hydrophobic or difficult-to-wet powders and helps reduce floating, fish-eye formation and uneven dispersion.

LigninCorp recommends it for industrial pigment, dye, coating, textile and powder-processing applications where fast wetting and medium-to-low foaming performance are needed.

Key Performance Functions

Fast Powder Wetting

Accelerates water penetration into powders and granules.

Surface Spreading

Reduces surface tension and improves solid-liquid contact.

Dispersing Support

Supports the initial wetting stage before full dispersion.

Formulation Compatibility

Compatible with many anionic and nonionic systems after testing.

Industrial Versatility

Useful across dye, pigment, coating and powder-processing systems.

Main Specifications

ParameterSpecification / Typical Range
AppearanceLight brown to brown powder
Active Matter60% – 90% typical / grade dependent
pH Value7.0 – 9.5 typical aqueous solution
Moisture7.0% max typical
SolubilitySoluble / dispersible in water
Ionic CharacterAnionic
Foaming TendencyMedium to low, grade dependent
Surface ActivityEffective wetting and spreading performance

Note: The above values are typical technical data for reference. Final agreed specification, TDS and COA shall prevail.

Recommended Application Areas

Application AreaTypical UseCustomer Value
Pigments & DyesInitial wetting before dispersion or milling.Improves color paste processing and dispersion efficiency.
Textile ProcessingWetting and penetration support.Improves liquid uptake and treatment uniformity.
Coatings & InksSurface wetting and pigment wetting.Supports stable water-based formulation systems.
Industrial PowdersWetting of fillers, minerals and powders.Reduces clumping and improves incorporation.

Typical Dosage / Technical Notes

ApplicationTypical Starting Dosage / UseTechnical Note
Pigment / dye systems0.2% – 2.0% on total formulationOptimize with dispersant and defoamer package.
Textile / leather processing0.5 – 3 g/L typical starting rangeConfirm by substrate and process temperature.
Powder wettingPilot trial requiredValidate by wetting time, foam and stability.

Document Support

DocumentUseAccess
TDSTechnical data and grade positioningDownload TDS
MSDSSafety and handling supportDownload MSDS
COABatch confirmation after orderSend Enquiry

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