AAP-6cp Automatic Cloud Point Tester for Surfactants

Tanaka Scientific Limited

 

The AAP-6cp Automatic Cloud Point Tester simplifies cloud point testing for Non-Ionic Surfactants, helping users analyze temperature-dependent solubility. This compact, all-in-one device features a color LCD, easy switch operation, and connectivity via Ethernet and USB for LIMS integration, data storage, and security.

Its design includes a removable measuring cell with an optional water jacket for sub-ambient testing. Users simply input the sample and expected cloud point, while the tester automates heating, cooling, and detection. Key features include a temperature range of ambient +20 to 90°C, a Pt100 sensor, photoelectric cloud point detection, and multiple I/O ports. Safety is enhanced with built-in safeguards and auto-shutoff for issue detection, ensuring reliable operation.

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Features & Benefits

Importance of Cloud Point Testing for Non-Ionic Surfactants

  • Temperature-Sensitive Solubility: Identifies temperature where surfactants start phase-separating, critical for maintaining formulation stability.
  • Stability & Performance in Formulations: Ensures surfactants remain effective within temperature ranges, crucial for applications like cleaning where high temperatures are used.
  • Shelf Life & Product Quality: Helps select surfactants that prevent separation over time, extending shelf life for products like cosmetics and paints.
  • Emulsification Control: Ensures emulsions are stable within temperature variations, enhancing product reliability in oil-water mixtures.
  • Environmental Compliance: Supports eco-friendly product design by keeping surfactant activity within specified temperature limits.

Model AAP-6cp Automatic Cloud Point Tester Features

  • Automated Testing: Simple operation with automated heating, cooling, and cloud point detection, reducing manual intervention.
  • User-Friendly Design: Color LCD display, ergonomic controls, and intuitive operation for ease of use.
  • Versatile Connectivity: Equipped with Ethernet, USB, and RS-232C ports for data storage, LIMS integration, and additional device connections.
  • Flexible Measurement Range: Covers ambient +20 to 90℃, with optional sub-ambient testing using a water-jacketed cell.
  • Safety Mechanisms: Includes automatic shut-off and alerts for sensor, light, or battery issues, ensuring safe operation.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Space-saving all-in-one design with a 14 kg weight, making it easy to handle and install.

Technical Specifications

  • Temperature Sensor: Pt100 in stainless steel sheath for accurate readings.
  • Cloud Point Detection: Uses a photo-electric cell with specialized detection circuitry for precision.
  • Power Supply: Compatible with AC100V to 240V, ensuring flexibility for various laboratory environments.

Methods

  • ASTM D2024

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