The use of co-surfactant to prevent the precipitation of an anionic surfactant in foam forming

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Abstract

The precipitation of an anionic surfactant due to hard water can cause problems in foam forming process. Addition of a nonionic or a zwitterionic surfactant as a cosurfactant with the anionic surfactant inhibits the precipitation of the anionic surfactant. 20-25 mol-% addition of the co-surfactant is recommended to prevent the precipitation of the anionic surfactant. Addition of Tween 20 with sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) was found to decrease the SDS residue in foam-formed paper sheets. The paper sheets produced with the surfactant mixture also exhibited higher tensile index compared to sheets made with only SDS or Tween 20.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Paper Physics Seminar
Subtitle of host publicationAbstract book of the PPPS2020 seminar
EditorsJarmo Kouko, Jani Lehto, Tero Tuovinen
Place of PublicationEspoo
PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Pages293-295
ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-8736-0
ISBN (Print)978-951-38-8738-4
Publication statusPublished - 2020
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventProgress in Paper Physics Seminar, PPPS 2020 - Jyväskylä, Finland
Duration: 1 Sept 20203 Sept 2020

Publication series

SeriesVTT Technology
Number378
ISSN2242-1211

Seminar

SeminarProgress in Paper Physics Seminar, PPPS 2020
Abbreviated titlePPPS2020
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityJyväskylä
Period1/09/203/09/20

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