Mosselman Sulfonic Acid (85536-14-7)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)

Chemical Name

Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-C10-13-sec-alkyl derivs.

Agrochemical Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

CAS No.

85536-14-7

EC No.

287-494-3

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Cleaning Ingredients

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Anionic Surfactants

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable

HII Features

Detergency

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care,

Laundry & Fabric Care,

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Commercial Laundry,

Industrial Cleaning

Home Care Applications

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents

Main Functionalities

• Production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates by neutralization with bases such as sodium (Heliwet ASN 40) or triethanolamine.
• The average chain length of the alkyl group is a linear dodecyl.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Yellow to brown viscous liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color (5% in Ethanol)	max. 100	—	—
Molecular Weight	322	g/mol	—
Viscosity (at 15°C)	2300	mm²/s	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid Content	min. 96	%	—
Density (at 15°C)	1050	kg/m³	—
Sulphuric Acid Content	max. 2	%	—
Viscosity (at 40°C)	310	mm²/s	—
Water Content	max. 1	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)