Branched alkyl sulfate gypsum foamer
US10792632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2111/0062
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A surfactant composition is disclosed comprising branched alkyl sulfate having 8 to 12 carbon atoms; optionally a linear alkyl sulfate having 8 to 12 carbon atoms; and optionally an alkyl ether sulfate having 8 to 13 carbon atoms. A gypsum slurry or gypsum board core is disclosed comprising gypsum, water, and a surfactant composition as described above. The foam voids in the core have a greater median diameter than foam voids made with corresponding linear alkyl sulfate. A method of controlling the median foam void diameter in a gypsum board is disclosed. A first foam water composition is provided comprising a linear alkyl sulfate surfactant. A second foam water composition is also provided comprising a branched alkyl sulfate surfactant. The proportions of the first and second foam water compositions employed in a gypsum composition are selected, or if desired changed, to provide the desired median foam void diameter.
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