ALKYL BENZENE SULFONATE SURFACTANT HAVING AN AMMONIUM SALT COUNTER ION FOR REDUCED SODIUM CONTENT IN EMULSIONS

摘要

A process including contacting an alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant having an ammonium salt counter ion with a component to be emulsified or dispersed, wherein the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is substantially free of sodium salt counter ions such that the sodium content of the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is less than about 5,000 parts per million, and water to form a mixture; using the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to emulsify the component and form an emulsion; or using the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to disperse the component and form a dispersion.