TERSPERSE® 2020

TERSPERSE® 2020 Dispersant is a sodium alkylnaphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensate.

Principal: Indorama Ventures Oxides LLC

Functions: Dispersant

Physical Form: Powder

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Product Code
MITM11014
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Product Applications

Dispersing agent used in suspension concentrate, water dispersible granule, and wettable powder agrochemical formulations.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Information
  • The product is irritating to the eyes.
  • The product is slightly hygroscopic so it is advisable to store in a cool dry place.
  • Flammable dust/air mixtures may be formed with this product. Explosion protection procedures should be followed.
  • The following values have been measured for samples of TERSPERSE® 2020 Dispersant with a humidity of 3.4% and a mean particle size of 23.8 microns.
    • Maximum Speed of Pressure Rise Kmax = 146 bar.m/sec
    • Maximum Explosion Pressure Pmax = 7.1 bar g
    • Minimum Ignition Energy = >1000 mJ
    • Minimum Explosion Concentration = 180 g/m³
    • Minimum Cloud Ignition Temperature = 660°C
    • Minimum Layer Ignition Temperature = 400°C

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

TERSPERSE® 2020 Dispersant may be satisfactorily stored in unlined steel drums, plastic-lined boxes or plastic-lined paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • The product should retain its conformance to sales specifications for a period of at least two years after date of manufacture if the product is stored at less than 100°F in its undamaged, unopened, factory packaged container.
  • In general, the user should determine the suitability of any chemical compound, no matter what the shelf life or length of time of storage.
  • Each user should conduct a sufficient investigation to establish the suitability of any product for his intended use

Other

Active Content
min. 88.0 %(W/W)
Appearance
Tan powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Boiling Point (SDS)
min. 200.0 °C
Color (SDS)
Light brown
Deflagration Index (SDS)
146.0 bar.m/s
Density (SDS)
0.5 g/cm³
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 200.0 °C
Ignition Energy (SDS)
min. 1000.0 MJ
Inorganic Salt Content
7.0-9.0 %(W/W)
Item Number
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)
180.0 g/m³
Minimum Explosible Concentration (SDS)
180.0 g/m³
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
None known.
Principal
Relative Density (SDS)
0.5
Shelf Life
2.0 yr
Storage Temperature
-100.0-100.0 °F
pH
7.5-10.0
pH (SDS)
7.5-10.0
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.5-10.0-5% in Water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Storage Temperature-100.0-100.0 °F°F
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Contentmin. 88.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Inorganic Salt Content7.0-9.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°C
Deflagration Index (SDS)146.0 bar.m/sbar.m/s
Density (SDS)0.5 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°C
Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 1000.0 MJMJ
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)180.0 g/m³g/m³
Minimum Explosible Concentration (SDS)180.0 g/m³g/m³
Relative Density (SDS)0.5-at 20°C
pH (SDS)7.5-10.0-