Why It Matters
Liquid-cleaner and detergent formulators search for hydrotropes to solubilize surfactants and keep concentrates clear and stable. Hydrotropes such as SXS, naphthalene sulfonate, SCS and toluene sulfonate keep concentrates clear and stable.
Solution Approach
Liquid-cleaner and detergent formulators search for hydrotropes to solubilize surfactants and keep concentrates clear and stable. Hydrotropes such as SXS, naphthalene sulfonate, SCS and toluene sulfonate keep concentrates clear and stable. RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (4)
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 40%
CAS 1300-72-7
Surfactants
Hydrotrope and coupling agent for concentrated formulas
Workhorse hydrotrope that solubilizes surfactants and electrolytes to keep liquid concentrates clear and lowers cloud point
Melting Point: 27 °C Boiling Point: 157 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.23
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Naphthalene Sulfonate
CAS 130-14-3
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
Strong hydrotrope/dispersant that couples high-electrolyte, high-surfactant systems and aids dispersion
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Sodium cumene sulfonate (SCS)
CAS 28348-53-0
Higher-efficiency hydrotrope than SXS for highly concentrated formulas; the companion buyers expect alongside SXS — sourced on demand
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Sodium toluene sulfonate (STS)
CAS 657-84-1
Compact, lower-cost coupling agent that keeps blends clear where lighter hydrotropy is acceptable; sourced on demand
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