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Product Category: Anionics

Calcium Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonate (Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate)

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Synonyms: calcium alkylbenzenesulfonate

Based on a linear high 2-phenyl based alkylate. Calcium salts have better solubility in hydrocarbon solvents compared to sodium salts.

Applications

  • Emulsifier in agrochemical emulsifiable concentrates

  • Emulsifier for degreasers

  • Wetting agent for oil based drilling fluids

  • Dispersant for polyester yarn dyeing

Solubility

Water: Dispersible

Ethanol: Soluble

Mineral Oil: Soluble

White Spirit: Soluble

Aromatic Solvents: Soluble

Specification

Appearance at 25°C

Clear viscous amber liquid free from foreign matter

Water content %

1 max

SAM % (equivalent weight 349)

68.0 - 72.0

pH (1% in 25:75 methanol:water)

5.0 - 8.0

Typical Properties

CAS no

26264-06-6; 84989-14-0; 90194-26-6

Co-solvent

Isobutanol

pH (5% aqueous)

5.0 - 8.0

EINECS

249-147-4

Biodegradability

Readily biodegradable

Activity

70%

Viscosity at 25°C (cP)

7742

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