Lignin Sulfonate

Name:
Lignin Sulfonate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	lignosulfonate
Properties:
Light-tan to dark-brown powder; no pronounced odor. Stable in dry form and relatively stable in aqueous solution. Nonhygroscopic, no definite mp, decomposes above 200C, d about 1.5. Forms colloidal solutions or dispersions in water; practically insoluble in all organic solvents.
Use:
Dispersing agent in concrete and carbon black−rubber mixes, extender for tanning agents, oil-well drilling mud additives, ore flotation agents, production of vanillin, industrial cleaners, gypsum slurried, dyestuffs, pesticide formulations. Commercially available as the salts of most metals and of ammonium.

See “Raykrome” [Rayonier].