Description

Ammonium Tridecan-1-Yl Sulphate is a high-purity anionic surfactant belonging to the ammonium alkyl sulfate family, identified by CAS NO 34506-45-1. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties, making it a versatile ingredient for demanding industrial formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty cleaning industries for its reliable performance and compatibility.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its rich lather and mildness.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a wetting agent, scouring aid, and emulsifier in fiber processing and dyeing baths.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Formulated into hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and vehicle wash solutions for effective soil removal.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes and polymer dispersions.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Leather Processing: Functions as a wetting and penetrating agent in various tanning and finishing stages.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Tridecan-1-Yl Sulphate
CAS No.	34506-45-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₉O₄S·H₃N (Typically represented as C13H29SO4·NH3)
Molecular Weight	~295.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Tridecyl Sulfate; Tridecyl Alcohol Sulfate, Ammonium Salt; Sulfuric Acid, Monotridecyl Ester, Ammonium Salt; Ammonium n-Tridecyl Sulfate; Ammonium Tridecan-1-yl Sulphate; Tridecan-1-ol, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt; Ammonium C13 Alkyl Sulfate; Surfactant AS-C13NH4
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Tridecan-1-Yl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and cosmetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 95%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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