Technical Information Golpanol PS

TI/ES 1463 e
April 2001 (DFC)

® = Registered trademark of Product used to formulate brightener additives for the

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electroplating industry
Golpanol PS

Chemical nature Sodium propargyl sulphonate

Structural formula HCC–CH 2–SO 3Na

Molecular formula C 3H 3O 3SNa

Molar mass (DIN 32625) 142 g/mol

Properties
Physical form Clear, yellowish or
brownish liquid

Concentration 19.5 – 20.5 %

(BASF method, hydrogenation
iodine number)

Density 1.15 –1.25 g/cm 3

(DIN 51757, Part 1, 20 °C,
ASTM D 1298)

pH 2.0 – 2.5
(ISO 976, 25 °C)

Iodine colour < 10

(DIN EN 1557)

The above information is correct at the time of going to press. It does not
necessarily form part of the product specification.

A detailed product specification is available from your local BASF

representative.

Solubility Golpanol PS is miscible with water in all proportions.

Storage Golpanol PS has a shelf life of one year in its sealed original packaging,
provided it is stored properly.

Application
Golpanol PS is used to formulate brightener additives employed in the
electroplating industry. It is employed as a top brightener and levelling
agent for electroplated nickel at concentrations of 5 –150 mg/l.

Safety
We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Golpanol PS
for the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in
accordance with current practice.

According to the experience we have gained over many years and other
information at our disposal, Golpanol PS does not exert any harmful
effects on health, provided that it is used properly, due attention is given
to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information
and advice given in our safety data sheet are observed.

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Note
The information submitted in this publication is based on our current
knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect
processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the
responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do
they imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or of suit-
ability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we
supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws
and legislation are observed.

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