Calfax®

Pilot Chemical’s Calfax® products are diphenyl oxide disulfonate anionic surfactants with a high charge density and superior stability. Latex and rubber emulsion polymerization, HI&I, and textile applications are some of the uses for Calfax® products. Manufactured by Pilot’s proprietary ice-cold sulfonation process; Calfax® products are dependable, uniform, high purity, and low in color, assuring customer quality and performance every time. Pilot Chemical’s Calfax® line offers both biodegradable linear and super stable branched products. In addition to the listed products, Pilot can custom manufacture Calfax® products to meet your specifications.

Products

Chemical Overview

Calfax® 10L-45

C10 (Linear) Sodium Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonate

Wetting, coupling and stabilizing agent. Also solubilizes phenolic germicides in detergent-disinfectant formulations. CFR 21 and 40 approved.

Calfax® 16L-35

C16 (Linear) Sodium Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonate

Offers the best detergency performance on synthetic, cotton and blended fabrics. Exhibits excellent hard surface cleaning properties. Is also an efficient emulsifier for aromatic dye carriers. CFR 21 and 40 approved.

Calfax® 6L-45

Sodium Hexyl Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonate

Calfax® 6L-45 is a liquid surface active agent that is compatible with a wide pH range, hard and soft water, high salinity, brine, bleach, caustic and inorganic acids. The short linear side chain of Calfax® 6L-45 promotes excellent coupling and hydrotropic properties.

Calfax® 6LA-70

C6 (Linear) Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonic Acid

Unique low chainlength Disulfonic acid with excellent hydrotrope with great rinsing properties and low foaming detergency. Perfect for neutralization to disulfonates of choice.

Calfax® DB-45

C12 (Branched) Sodium Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonate

Outstanding wetting, emulsifying, coupling and stabilizing agent. Also used as leveling agent in acid dyeing of nylon. World renowned for unsurpassed performance in latex and adhesive emulsion polymerizations.

Calfax® DBA-40

C12 (Branched) Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonic Acid

Acid version of DB-45. Great for neutralization to disulfonates of choice. CFR 21 and 40 approved.

Calfax® DBA-70

C12 (Branched) Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonic Acid

High active acid version of DB-45. Perfect for neutralization to disulfonates of choice. Offers CFR 21 and 40 approved.

Calfax®: 60% Less Foam

Enhance the properties of your coatings and adhesive applications.

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