Sodium Tridecyl Ether Sulfate (Sodium C13 Alkyl Ether Sulfate)

At a Glance

Material Family

Polymers & Resins

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Thickening / Rheology · Surfactancy

Functional Roles

Industries Served

Agriculture Coatings & Construction HI&I Cleaning Plastics & Polymers Water Treatment

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Detergency: Anionic surfactant for cleaning formulations.
▸ Foaming agent: Builds foam in wash systems.
▸ Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in aqueous media.
▸ Emulsification: Aids dispersion of oily soils.

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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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

54116-08-4

Molecular Formula

C15H31NaO5S

Molecular Weight

346.5 g/mol

IUPAC Name

sodium 2-tridecoxyethyl sulfate

PubChem CID

23705734

InChI Key

ZBWSHGCWHFPLBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Synonyms & Trade Names

SODIUM 2-(TRIDECYLOXY)ETHYL SULFATE

Full Description

CAS 54116-08-4 corresponds to sodium 2-(tridecyloxy)ethyl sulfate (C15H31NaO5S), an anionic alkyl ether sulfate surfactant. It functions as a foaming, wetting, and detergency agent in aqueous cleaning formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyacrylamide/C13-14 (CAS 54116-08-4)?

CAS 54116-08-4 corresponds to sodium 2-(tridecyloxy)ethyl sulfate (C15H31NaO5S), an anionic alkyl ether sulfate surfactant. It functions as a foaming, wetting, and detergency agent in aqueous cleaning formulations. RawSource supplies it as an industrial surfactant.

What does this surfactant do in a formulation?

It is an anionic surfactant that lowers surface tension, builds foam in wash systems, aids wetting, and assists emulsification and dispersion of oily soils in aqueous cleaning formulations. Request the technical data for active content of a given grade.

Is this an anionic surfactant?

Yes. As an alkyl ether sulfate it carries a negatively charged sulfate head group, classifying it as an anionic organic surface-active agent (HS code 3402.39). Request a CoA for assay and active-matter specification.

What packaging and grades does RawSource supply?

This surfactant is typically supplied as an aqueous solution; available active content and packaging (drums, totes) depend on the lot. Confirm with your rep and request the SDS and CoA for documentation.

What is the cost of this surfactant in bulk?

Bulk pricing depends on active content, packaging, and volume. RawSource quotes to spec — request a current bulk quote with your target quantity.

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