Sodium perfluorooctanoate
Alias
Octanoic acid, pentadecafluoro-, sodium salt
Category
Fluoro surfactants-Anionic
CAS No.
335-95-5
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C8F15NaO2
Molecular Weight: 436.05
Structural Formula

Properties
Appearance: solid.
Solubility: soluble in water.
Stability: stable.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Ecology: May be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: hardly biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent emulsifying, wetting, cleansing, dispersing, penetrating, spreading, lubricating abilities.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
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physical and chemical indexes
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test methods
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actives*, %,≥
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90
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*: should be marked on molecular weight.
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Major Uses
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as emulsifying agent.
Oleophobic agent, hydrophobic agent in textile, leather, paper.
Chrome fog inhibitor in electroplating industry.
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