Description

Sodium 2-(Octadecylamino)Ethanesulphonate is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and anionic detergent intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties, making it a critical component in formulations requiring stable performance. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial cleaning sectors for creating high-performance specialty chemicals.

Application

• Primary Surfactant/Emulsifier in high-end liquid soaps, shampoos, and cosmetic creams.
• Textile Processing Aid for dye leveling, scouring, and as a wetting agent in fabric treatment baths.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners for hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and metalworking fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Component in oilfield chemicals and cooling water treatment systems.
• Latex & Polymer Stabilizer in emulsion polymerization processes for synthetic rubbers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-(Octadecylamino)Ethanesulphonate
CAS No.	28076-90-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₂NNaO₃S
Molecular Weight	399.61 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Stearyltaurine Sodium Salt; Sodium N-Stearyltaurinate; Sodium Octadecyltaurate; Sodium N-Octadecyltaurine; Octadecyltaurine Sodium Salt; 2-(Octadecylamino)ethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Taurine, N-octadecyl-, sodium salt (1:1)
EINECS	248-848-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-(Octadecylamino)Ethanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and specialty chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and key specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.