ACTIVE SULFUR

Active sulfur refers to the sulfur content released from additive in the presence of copper powder.

PRODUCT FEATURES TPS/VPS

Active Sulfur

TPS 20

C24H50S3 TPS 20 MW = 434 Composition C:66.3% H:11.6% S:22.1%

TPS 32

C24H50S5 TPS 32 MW = 498 Composition C:57.8% H:10.1% S:32.1%

TPS 44

C8H18S3 TPS 44 MW = 210 Composition C:45.7% H:8.6% S:45.7%

THERMAL STABILITY

Thermal behavior of additives is a good indicator of performance. Figures show that trisulfides (TPS20) present higher thermal stability than pentasulfides (TPS32).

Thermal Stability

Active sulfur content is indicated by copper powder discharged under different temperatures.

Thermal Gravimetric Analysis

DSC Start Decomposition Temperature

DSC Start Decomposition Temp

Weight loss of products as function of temperature by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis.

Comparison of feedstock properties

ALKYL(R) MERCAPTAN
(RSH)
INACTIVE SULFUR ACTIVE SULFUR ODOR
C12 tert-Dodecyl Mercaptan
(TDM)
TPS 20 TPS 32 Very Low
C4 tert-Butyl Mercaptan
(TBM)
TPS 44   Medium

PRODUCTION PROCESS OF TERTIARY ALKYL POLYSULFIDE

TPS exhibits outstanding performances: low odor, light color, excellent solubility in a variety of base fluids, high sulfur content and high EP capacity. These properties stem from their unique manufacturing process starting from high purity mercaptans (RSH).

R–CR=CH2 + H2S R–SH
R–SH2 + S R–Sx–R



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