At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Record Type
Salt
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Acts as a hydrotrope in concentrated liquid laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard-surface cleaners, coupling anionic and nonionic surfactants with builders to prevent phase separation and gelling.
- ▸ Reduces the viscosity of high-active surfactant pastes and concentrates, improving pourability, pumpability, and cold-temperature clarity in HI&I cleaning formulations.
- ▸ Solubilizes fragrances, dyes, and active ingredients in aqueous personal-care products such as shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soaps.
- ▸ Functions as a coupling agent in metal-cleaning and degreasing concentrates, keeping built alkaline and acidic systems clear and stable at high electrolyte loads.
- ▸ Used as a cloud-point depressant and stabilizer in textile scouring, dyeing auxiliaries, and industrial process aids.
Physical Properties
appearance
white to pale-yellow powder, flakes, or clear aqueous liquid
form
powder, granular, or 40-45% aqueous solution
odor
odorless to faint aromatic
solubility_water
freely soluble
ph_aqueous_solution
7-9 (typical for liquid grades)
physical_state
solid (anhydrous) or liquid (aqueous solution)
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
28348-53-0
Molecular Formula
C9H11NaO3S
Molecular Weight
222.24 g/mol
IUPAC Name
sodium 2-propan-2-ylbenzenesulfonate
PubChem CID
InChI Key
GIPRGFRQMWSHAK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms & Trade Names
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