Description

1-Decanesulfonic Acid, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluoro-, Ammonium Salt is a highly fluorinated ammonium sulfonate surfactant, distinguished by its unique perfluorinated carbon chain. This structure imparts exceptional surface activity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making it a critical performance additive in demanding industrial formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the electronics, coatings, and specialty polymer industries where superior wetting, leveling, and anti-foaming properties are required.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: As a surfactant in photoresist strippers, etching solutions, and cleaning formulations for semiconductor wafers and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Fluorinated Polymer Production: Acts as an emulsifier or processing aid in the synthesis and fabrication of fluoropolymers like PTFE (Teflon®) and FEP.
• High-Performance Coatings & Inks: Provides excellent wetting and flow control in fluorinated coatings, inks, and varnishes for non-stick, chemical-resistant, and low-friction surfaces.
• Fire-Fighting Foams (AFFF): Used as a key fluorosurfactant component in aqueous film-forming foams for combating flammable liquid fires.
• Specialty Cleaning Agents: Formulated into industrial cleaners and degreasers for challenging surfaces where low surface tension is crucial.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Decanesulfonic Acid, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluoro-, Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	149724-40-3
Molecular Formula	C10H4F17NO3S
Molecular Weight	541.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluoro-1-decanesulfonate; Perfluorodecanesulfonic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Perfluorodecanesulfonate; PFDS Ammonium Salt; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecanesulfonic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecanesulfonate; C10 PFAS Ammonium Salt; FC-10 Ammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Our production of Ammonium Perfluorodecanesulfonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.