Desiccants & Surfactants

Desiccants

• Silica Gel

  • Chemical Name: Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

  • Summary: Porous and highly adsorbent material used to remove moisture from air and gases.

  • Applications: Industrial drying, packaging, gas drying, air conditioning systems, and humidity control.

• Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂)

  • Chemical Name: Calcium Chloride

  • Summary: Hygroscopic salt that absorbs moisture efficiently.

  • Applications: Dehumidifiers, drying gases and liquids, concrete curing, and desiccant packs.

• Molecular Sieves

  • Chemical Name: Zeolite-based crystalline aluminosilicates

  • Summary: Porous crystalline materials with uniform pore size, selectively adsorbing molecules like water.

  • Applications: Gas and liquid drying, air separation, natural gas dehydration, and chemical purification.

• Activated Alumina

  • Chemical Name: Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃)

  • Summary: Porous material used for adsorption of water and other impurities.

  • Applications: Drying of gases and liquids, fluoride removal from water, catalyst support, and adsorption of contaminants.

Surfactants

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

  • Chemical Name: Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

  • Summary: An anionic surfactant with excellent foaming and cleaning properties.

  • Applications: Detergents, personal care products, industrial cleaning, and emulsifiers.

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

  • Chemical Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

  • Summary: Mild anionic surfactant, commonly used for foaming and cleaning.

  • Applications: Shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and household cleaners.

• Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)

  • Chemical Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

  • Summary: Amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, mild and skin-friendly.

  • Applications: Shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and other personal care products.

• Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)

  • Chemical Name: Nonylphenol Ethoxylate

  • Summary: Non-ionic surfactants with excellent emulsifying and wetting properties.

  • Applications: Industrial cleaners, textile processing, pesticide formulations, and emulsifiers.

• Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs)

  • Chemical Name: Alkyl Polyglucoside

  • Summary: Non-ionic, biodegradable surfactant derived from sugar and fatty alcohols, mild and environmentally friendly.

  • Applications: Personal care products, household cleaners, textile, and industrial applications.

• Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS)

  • Chemical Name: Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate

  • Summary: Anionic surfactant with excellent cleaning and emulsifying properties.

  • Applications: Detergents, emulsifiers, industrial cleaning, and textile processing.

• Tween Series (Tween 20 / Tween 80)

  • Chemical Name: Polysorbate 20 / Polysorbate 80

  • Summary: Non-ionic surfactants used as emulsifiers and solubilizers.

  • Applications: Food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial emulsions.

• Span Series (Span 20 / Span 80)

  • Chemical Name: Sorbitan Monolaurate / Sorbitan Monooleate

  • Summary: Non-ionic surfactants used for emulsifying oils in water systems.

  • Applications: Food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial emulsions.