Description

Sodium Perfluorooctanoate is a high-performance fluorinated surfactant and processing aid. Its unique perfluorinated carbon chain provides exceptional surface activity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making it a critical component in demanding industrial applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fluoropolymer, electronics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Fluoropolymer Manufacturing: As a critical emulsifier and processing aid in the aqueous emulsion polymerization of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and other fluoropolymers.
• Firefighting Foams (AFFF): A key ingredient in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) used for combating flammable liquid fires, prized for its rapid spreading and sealing properties.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Provides oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, carpets, leather, and paper products.
• Electronics Industry: Used in photoresist formulations and as a surfactant in etching and cleaning solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or intermediate for synthesizing other perfluorinated compounds.
• Mist Suppressants: Applied in chrome plating and other electroplating processes to reduce harmful mist emissions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Perfluorooctanoate
CAS No.	335-95-5
Molecular Formula	C8F15NaO2
Molecular Weight	422.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorooctanoic Acid Sodium Salt; PFOA Sodium Salt; Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Pentadecafluorooctanoate; FC-143; Heptadecafluorooctanoic Acid Sodium Salt; APFO; C8 Perfluorinated Carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	206-397-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium Perfluorooctanoate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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