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Ascent Chemicals' Dioctyl Sulfosuccinates are high-efficiency anionic surfactants known for outstanding wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing power. Their fast action, low foam profile, and broad solvent compatibility make them versatile additives in demanding formulations across markets such as agriculture, metalworking, textiles, and industrial processing. These DOSS grades deliver strong performance even at low use levels, supporting efficient, high-performing systems.

Ascent Chemicals’ Sodium Laureth Sulfosuccinates area mild, low-color anionic sulfosuccinate surfactants based on an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol structure, delivering effective wetting, emulsification, and stabilization in water-based systems. They performs as a versatile additive in latex emulsion polymerization for paints, coatings, adhesives, and related formulations, while also providing rich, stable foam for personal care and HI&I cleaners. In blends with Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), DLSS helps boost foam volume, foam stability, and viscosity response, enabling high-performance formulations with improved skin and eye mildness.

Ascent Chemicals’ Fatty Acid Soaps are reliable anionic surfactants derived from natural fatty acids, offering strong wetting, emulsification, and quick-foaming performance. These renewable, plant-based and tallow-based soaps function as effective emulsifiers, dispersants, and cleaning agents across a range of formulations. Suitable for both soft-water and built systems, they provide economical, straightforward performance for industries that value natural feedstocks and versatile processing behavior.

Ascent Chemicals’ Phosphated Esters are anionic surfactants that improve wetting, emulsification, and oil–solvent coupling. They remain stable across wide pH and electrolyte ranges and provide natural corrosion-inhibiting benefits. Their versatility makes them valuable in metalworking fluids, industrial and acid cleaners, and systems requiring antistatic control or pigment dispersion.

Ascent Chemicals’ Sulfated Specialties are customizable sulfate surfactants designed for fast wetting, strong detergency, and rich foam. Their adjustable chain lengths and EO levels allow formulators to fine-tune solubility, viscosity, and performance across a wide range of systems. These surfactants support applications from industrial and institutional cleaning to textiles, vehicle wash, agricultural adjuvants, and general-purpose degreasing, offering a flexible way to meet specific wetting and cleaning targets.

Ascent Chemicals' Straight Esters are solvent alkyl esters that dissolve oily soils, speed drying, and reduce odor versus hydrocarbons while keeping foam low. Use in degreasers, adhesive and tar removers, hard surface and metal cleaners, and vehicle care. Chain length and branching let you tune solvency, evaporation rate, and plastic compatibility, and they blend well with anionic or nonionic surfactants for clear, stable concentrates.

Ascent Chemicals’ PEG Esters are nonionic emulsifiers produced by reacting fatty acids with polyethylene glycol. They emulsify oils, solubilize fragrances, and improve wetting with low to moderate foam. These esters stabilize oil-in-water systems and tolerate a wide range of electrolytes and acids. Common uses include hard-surface and metal cleaners, degreasers, rinse aids, textile processing, and vehicle wash products where clarity and mildness are important.

Ascent Chemicals' Oil-based nonsilicone defoamers are designed for applications where silicone is unsuitable and needs rapid foam knockdown and sustained control in challenging environments. Preferred in pulp and paper, waste water treatment, and textile processing. Choose when persistence matters and clear concentrates are required.