Niaproof® Anionic Surfactants

Niaproof® anionic surfactants are alcohol sulfates that are ideal for hot alkaline or hot acid solutions and work well for the strongest acids, salt solutions, alkalies, and oxidizing systems. In metal treating, they are coupled with alkali to produce a surface that is cleaner and works more rapidly than alkali alone. In latex emulsions, it is the preferred emulsifier for the polymerization of acrylic ester monomers and vinyl esters of higher fatty acids. Other applications include pharmaceuticals, household and industrial cleaners, and carpet cleaning.

Anionic surfactants unstable in strong acid and alkaline solutions Breakdown of anionic surfactants in concentrated bleach solutions
Low or insufficient wetting performance of typical anionic surfactants EPA or NSF approval for 2-EHA or general sulfate-based anionic surfactants
CleanGredients and design for the environment (DFE) clearances in 2-EHS surfactants
Limited tolerance or breakdown of anionic surfactants in enzyme-containing formulations
Anionic surfactants high level of use to reach the desired wetting performance
Carpet recoiling by lauryl sulfate surfactants Inadequate cleaning and penetration of electronic cleaners and in plating bath applications
EPA clearance of surfactants for use in adjuvants and crop protection formulations