Surfactant Additives When it comes to the cleaning industry, surfactants are the most versatile additives used to create optimized cleaning formulations. The term surfactant is derived from the phrase “surface active agent.” Surfactants reduce the surface tension between two liquids and the interfacial tension between a liquid and a solid. This reduction leads to […]
What Are Mercaptans? Mercaptans, commonly referred to as thiols, are organosulfur molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and sulfur that are known for having a pungent odor similar to rotten cabbage or garlic. In nature, these compounds can be found in living organisms as a waste product of metabolism, and also in oil and gas. While […]
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Hydrogen Sulfide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula H2S . H2S is a colorless toxic gas with an extreme rotten egg odor. Humans can normally detect the odor of the compound at 0.0047 ppm. A single breath at 1000 ppm is lethal. The need to control or remove hydrogen sulfide […]