Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of a Synthetic Based Foaming Agent

The aim of this study was to create a foaming agent and then evaluate its performance.This foaming agent is made up of Sodium lauryl sulfate,Ethanol,Lauryl alcohol and Water.On aeration,the diluted foaming solution produces a stable foam whose properties,density,capacity and drainage were studied.The compressive strength,water absorption and density of foamed concrete were also studied.Test results show that the initial foam density is 104 kg/m3 at an optimum dilu-tion ratio of 1:40.Foamed concrete’s density can vary from 450 kg/m3 to 1 950 bkg/m3 and its compressive strength is in 0.5~23 MPa.Compressive strength test results of this foaming agent are higher than those produced with EABASSOC foa-ming agent.According to ASTM 869-91,this chemical composition qualifies to be used as a foaming agent.