Description

1-Propanesulfonic Acid 3,3'-(Hexadecylimino) Bisdisodium Salt is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and zwitterionic compound valued for its excellent surface activity and compatibility across a wide pH range. This chemical is essential for formulators seeking to enhance the stability, wetting, and emulsifying properties of complex industrial and personal care products. Key industries that rely on this specialty surfactant include advanced materials, coatings, and high-performance cleaning solutions.

Application

• As a zwitterionic surfactant in personal care formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, and mild cleansers.
• As a dispersing and wetting agent in pigment preparations, coatings, and inkjet inks.
• As a stabilizer and emulsifier in polymer emulsions and latex production.
• In the synthesis of specialty chemicals and intermediates requiring a sulfonate functional group.
• As an additive in metalworking fluids and industrial cleaning concentrates for corrosion inhibition and surface wetting.
• In biomedical research applications, including as a component in buffer systems or lipid nanoparticle formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Propanesulfonic Acid 3,3'-(Hexadecylimino) Bisdisodium Salt
CAS No.	52562-25-1
Molecular Formula	C22H45NNa2O6S2
Molecular Weight	529.70 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-(Hexadecylimino)bis(1-propanesulfonic acid) disodium salt; N-Hexadecyl-3,3'-iminobis(1-propanesulfonic acid) disodium salt; Zwittergent 3-16; SB-16; C16-ASB (C16 Alkyl Sulfobetaine); Hexadecyldimethylammonium-1-propanesulfonate (common name reference); N-Cetyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-ammonio-1-propanesulfonate; Amphoteric surfactant C16
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Propanesulfonic Acid 3,3'-(Hexadecylimino) Bisdisodium Salt adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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