Active content
Higher active content can improve cost-in-use and reduce transport of water (liquid grades). Confirm solids for dosing accuracy.
Product Specialty Additives
Dispersant (Naphthalene Sulfonate)
Naphthalene sulfonate dispersant (often supplied as SNF/NSF) used to deflocculate particles and reduce viscosity/yield stress in aqueous systems—supporting higher solids loading or improved flow at constant water.
SNF / NSF
Viscosity & yield stress reduction
Cement & gypsum dispersant
High-solids slurries
Powder / liquid grades
Packaging: bags/supersacks (powder) • drums/IBC/bulk (liquid, as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / COA / TDS on request
Lead time depends on grade, lane & volume
Commercial note: SNF/NSF is typically selected for robust dispersion and cost-efficient water reduction. Share your binder/solids type and setting-time requirements and we’ll recommend the appropriate grade and dosage window.
What it does
Naphthalene sulfonate dispersants are anionic polymeric surfactants that adsorb onto particle surfaces and increase electrostatic repulsion. This deflocculates particle networks, which can reduce yield stress and apparent viscosity—often enabling either: (1) improved flow/workability at the same water level, or (2) reduced water demand at the same workability (cementitious systems).
Water reduction
Commonly used in cement/concrete admixtures to reduce water demand and support strength development (application dependent).
High-solids flow
Helps maintain pumpability/flow in mineral and gypsum slurries by lowering yield stress at a given solids loading.
Dispersion quality
Improves dispersion of fine particles and reduces agglomeration—supporting more uniform mixing and placement.
Typical application sectors
Concrete & mortar admixtures (superplasticizer/water reducer), gypsum and plaster, ceramics and mineral processing, pigment/mineral slurries, and certain water-based process suspensions.
What grade choice affects
Powder vs liquid handling, active content, sodium sulfate/ash level, setting-time impact, and performance under different temperatures and cement types.
Note: Actual performance depends on binder/solids chemistry and mix design. Share your formulation targets and we’ll align a suitable grade window.
Applications
Common use cases. Tell us your process and constraints and we’ll align the right specification.
- Concrete & mortar: water reducer / superplasticizer (SNF/NSF) to improve workability and reduce water demand
- Gypsum & plaster: dispersing aid to improve flow and reduce water requirement
- Mineral and ceramic slurries: deflocculant for improved pumpability and solids handling
- Pigment/mineral suspensions: dispersion support where compatible with the overall formulation
System considerations
Setting behavior and early strength can be sensitive to cement chemistry, sulfate balance, temperature, and dosage. For gypsum, purity and hemihydrate type can influence response. Share your constraints and target profile for best matching.
Technical notes for specification
Key parameters typically requested for SNF/NSF procurement and performance alignment.
Sulfate/ash profile
Sodium sulfate/ash levels can matter for cement/gypsum performance. Provide your limits if your formulation is sensitive.
Slump retention & setting
SNF/NSF often provides strong initial dispersion; retention and setting response depend on cement type, temperature, and dosage.
COA items commonly requested
Appearance, active solids (%), pH (liquids), bulk density (powders), moisture (powders), sodium sulfate/ash (as applicable), and viscosity (liquids). COA line items depend on grade and customer requirement.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation.
Chemistry
Naphthalene sulfonate-based dispersant (often SNF/NSF condensate), grade dependent
Form
Powder or liquid (as applicable)
Active solids
Grade dependent (common liquid ranges ~30–45%; powders typically higher—confirm on offer)
pH (as supplied)
Grade dependent; provide your target pH/compatibility needs
Bulk density / viscosity
Powders: bulk density; Liquids: viscosity/density (confirm required limits)
Packaging
Bags/supersacks for powders; drums/IBC/bulk for liquids (as applicable)
Selection input
- Cement/gypsum type and target workability
- Setting time constraints and temperature
- Desired water reduction / slump retention
- Required sulfate/ash limits (if any)
Commercial/QA inputs
- Format preference (powder vs liquid)
- Packaging and shipment cadence
- Destination + Incoterms
- COA parameters required for release
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection. Always refer to the SDS/TDS for the exact grade supplied.
Supply, documentation & procurement lane
Procurement-ready supply with defined documentation and packaging options.
Packaging options
Powders: bags/supersacks. Liquids: drums/IBC/bulk (as applicable). Palletized supply available depending on lane.
Documentation pack
SDS + COA on request; TDS for many grades. Compliance statements per customer requirement.
Lead time & Incoterms
Quoted per destination and lane (EXW/FOB/CFR/CIF/DDP where feasible). Lead time depends on grade and volume.
To speed up quoting
Include: binder/solids type, target workability and setting profile, expected temperature, format preference (powder/liquid), monthly volume, packaging, destination, Incoterms, and required documents (SDS/COA/TDS).
Request quotation
Send a short RFQ and we’ll reply with a matched grade proposal, packaging options, and a commercial offer aligned to your destination and procurement terms.
System details
Binder/solids type, water chemistry, temperature, mix design basics.
Performance targets
Water reduction, slump/flow, retention time, setting constraints.
Commercial inputs
Volume, format, packaging, destination, Incoterms, SDS/COA/TDS needs.
Tip: If you have limits for sodium sulfate/ash or need a specific setting profile, include that in the RFQ for faster matching.