Sulfonated Castor Oil, also known as Turkey Red Oil, is an anionic surfactant obtained through the sulfonation reaction of castor oil, which has unique chemical properties and a wide range of application fields. We will explore its chemical properties, wide range of application fields, and why Polykem has become a global supplier of this product.
Sulfonated castor oil is usually a light yellow to brown, transparent, oily liquid. It is an anionic surfactant that can reduce the surface tension between liquids or between liquids and solids. Moreover, it has excellent solubility in water and forms a stable emulsion.
Sulfonated castor oil is a dyeing assistant in the textile industry. Its penetrating property enables dyes to better penetrate fabric fibers. It can also be used as a fiber treatment agent and smoothing agent to enhance the skin-friendliness of textile materials. Sulfonated castor oil is a common ingredient in personal care products such as bath oil and shampoo.
In agriculture, sulfonated castor oil is used as a component of organic fertilizers. For the papermaking industry, sulfonated castor oil can be used for defoaming, making the papermaking process smoother. It also helps improve the coating performance of paper and enhance the bonding strength between the coating and the base paper.
In metalworking operations, sulfonated castor oil is added to cutting oil and coolant.It is lubricating, can reduce the friction between the cutting tool and the metal workpiece, not only can improve the cutting quality, but also can extend the service life of the cutting tool.
The sulfonated castor oil provided by Polykem is of outstanding quality and high purity, ensuring stable performance in various applications. We also offer technical specification documents and sample trial services. For more product details, click on the sulfonated castor oil page or contact us by email at info@polykem.cn!