TERSPERSE® 2020

TERSPERSE® 2020 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

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

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

Properties

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

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002321
Principal

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

Appearance
Tan powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Light brown
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
None known
Protect from Freezing
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
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-
pH (SDS)7.5-10.0-at 50g/L concentration