Description

Sodium Hexadec-1-Ene-1-Sulphonate is an anionic surfactant derived from a C16 olefin. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties in aqueous systems. It is primarily utilized in industrial cleaning formulations, textile processing, and as a specialty additive in emulsion polymerization. The product is supplied as a high-purity material suitable for demanding technical applications.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Key surfactant in heavy-duty alkaline and acidic cleaning formulations for hard surface cleaning.
• Textile Processing: Acts as a wetting agent, penetrant, and dye leveling assistant in pretreatment and dyeing baths.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes, such as acrylics and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).
• Metal Working Fluids: Component in lubricants and coolants for its emulsification and surface-wetting characteristics.
• Agricultural Formulations: Used as a wetting and spreading agent in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve foliar coverage.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in drilling muds and completion fluids for its surfactant properties.
• Leather Processing: Aids in the wetting and penetration of chemicals during tanning and dyeing operations.
• Personal Care (Rinse-off products): Can be used as a secondary surfactant in certain rinse-off formulations like hand soaps.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hexadec-1-Ene-1-Sulphonate
CAS No.	4615-13-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁NaO₃S
Molecular Weight	326.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecene-1-sulfonic acid, sodium salt; Sodium 1-hexadecenesulfonate; C16 Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) component; Sodium cetene-1-sulphonate; Hexadec-1-ene-1-sulfonic acid sodium salt; Cetene sulfonate sodium salt; Sodium salt of hexadecene sulfonic acid
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Hexadec-1-Ene-1-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets defined specifications for critical parameters such as active matter content, unsulfonated matter, and inorganic salts. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and traceability.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may lead to caking or reduced performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 92.0 %
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %
Unsulfonated Matter	≤ 2.0 %
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 3.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	7.0 - 9.5

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