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Disodium Lauryl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate

CAS 28548-81-4 · Formula C24H32Na2O9S2 · MW 574.6 g/mol

A hydrolytically robust anionic disulfonate surfactant suited to high-electrolyte aqueous systems. As a disulfonated surface-active agent it is used for wetting, emulsification, and dispersion in aqueous formulations.

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HS Code
3402.39
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
DISODIUM LAURYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE
CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
Applications & Use Cases
  • Wetting agent: Reduces surface tension in aqueous formulations.
  • Emulsifier: Stabilizes oil-in-water systems.
  • Dispersant: Disperses solids and pigments in aqueous media.
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 39
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.39
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
28548-81-4
Molecular Formula
C24H32Na2O9S2
Molecular Weight
574.6 g/mol
IUPAC Name
disodium;[2-[4-(10-methylundecyl)-2-sulfonatooxyphenoxy]phenyl] sulfate
INCI Name
DISODIUM LAURYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
FDENMIUNZYEPDD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonyms & Trade Names
DLPEDS Lauryl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate Sodium Salt Dowfax 2A1 DOWFAX 2A1 SURFACTANT Disodium Lauryl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate DISODIUM ISODODECYLPHENOXYBENZENESULFONATE DISODIUM ISODODECYL PHENYL ETHER SULFONATE DISODIUM LAURYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE [INCI] FDENMIUNZYEPDD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Full Description

Disodium Lauryl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate (CAS 28548-81-4) is an anionic surfactant of the alkyl diphenyl ether disulfonate class. As a disulfonated surface-active agent it is used for wetting, emulsification, and dispersion in aqueous formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is disodium lauryl phenyl ether disulfonate used for?

It is an anionic surfactant of the alkyl diphenyl ether disulfonate class (CAS 28548-81-4) used for wetting, emulsification, and dispersion in aqueous formulations — reducing surface tension, stabilizing oil-in-water systems, and dispersing solids and pigments.

Is disodium lauryl phenyl ether disulfonate the same as Dowfax 2A1?

Dowfax 2A1 is a well-known alkyl diphenyl ether disulfonate (ADPODS) surfactant of this chemical class. Whether a given lot is equivalent depends on alkyl chain and active level; confirm the CAS (28548-81-4) and active specification on the CoA when seeking an equivalent.

What type of surfactant is this and what does disulfonate mean?

It is an anionic alkyl diphenyl ether disulfonate. "Disulfonate" means the molecule carries two sulfonate groups (–SO3⁻), present here as sodium salts, giving high water solubility and electrolyte/temperature tolerance — useful for hard-condition wetting and dispersion.

What is the CAS number and HS code for disodium lauryl phenyl ether disulfonate?

CAS 28548-81-4, representative formula C24H32Na2O9S2; it classifies under HS 3402.39 (anionic organic surface-active agents, other). Identity and active level are confirmed on the CoA, with an SDS per shipment.

How is this surfactant supplied and priced in bulk?

It is typically supplied as an aqueous solution at a stated active percentage in drums, totes, or bulk to industrial and formulation buyers. Active level, packaging, and pricing are quote-dependent; submit a bulk RFQ for a current quote, CoA, and SDS.

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