Description

3-(Decyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, combining a long hydrophobic chain with a hydrophilic sulfonate group, which makes it highly effective in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries for its role as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a mild surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a key wetting and dispersing agent in heavy-duty degreasers and alkaline cleaners.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a leveling agent and detergent in dyeing and scouring processes.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of acrylic, vinyl acetate, and styrene-butadiene lattices.
• Metal Treatment & Processing: Functions in acid pickling and electroplating baths to improve surface wetting and uniformity.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Decyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	51946-13-5
Molecular Formula	C13H27NaO5S
Molecular Weight	318.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-(decyloxy)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonate; Decyl Glyceryl Ether Sulfonate; Sodium Decyl Glyceryl Ether Sulfonate; DGES; 2-Hydroxy-3-(decyloxy)-1-propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(decyloxy)-2-hydroxy-, sodium salt; Anionic Surfactant C10-GEHS; Surfonic® DGS (trade name variant)
EINECS	257-577-5

Quality Control

Our 3-(Decyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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