Naxan

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The Naxan® anionic surfactants are a series of sodium salts of alkyl naphthalene sulfonic acid. These products provide excellent wetting, dispersing, hydrotroping and medium to low foaming. They offer acid and base stability, hard-water tolerance and high temperature stability. The naxaf® naphthalene sulfonate–formaldehyde condensates are used primarily as dispersants in a wide variety of industrial applications.

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Naxan® PLUS BFL

Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:CleanGredients (DfE), Biodegradable
Certifications & Compliance:Design for Environment (DfE)

Naxan® PLUS BFL is a unique product in our ANS product line that is the fastest wetter with good hydrotroping abilities and is designed to generate foam for applications such as carpet shampoos, liquid car washes, hand dishwashes, etc. where foam enhances the performance of the product. It meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "Ultimately Biodegradable", allowing for the formulation of biodegradable products based on the Naxan® PLUS series. This series is also listed on the Cleangredients Chemical Listing and meets DfE criteria.

Naxan® 110

Functions:Surfactant, Dispersant, Surfactant (Anionic)
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)

Naxan® 110 has excellent wetting and hydrotroping properties with moderate foaming, making it suitable as a condensate for use primarily as dispersants in a wide variety of industrial applications. It falls between Naxan® ABL and Naxan® 220 in terms of foaming and wetting capabilities.

Naxan® DIA

Functions:Demulsifier
Applicable Processes:Oil Recovery, Crude Oil Processing, Crude Oil Extraction

Naxan® DIA is the acid version of Naxan® DIL and Naxan® DI-AN products. It is used in oil field applications. This emulsion breaker product is used in enhanced oil recovery systems to resolve emulsions caused during the extraction and processing of crude oil.

Naxan® PLUS 220

Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:CleanGredients (DfE), Biodegradable
Certifications & Compliance:Design for Environment (DfE)

Naxan® PLUS 220 has been designed to reduce foam when used in various applications, such as rinse aids and automatic machine washing. It meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "Ultimately Biodegradable," which is important for the protection of aquatic wildlife. It also meets the criteria of the Cleangredients Chemical Listing and the DfE, allowing the formulation of biodegradable products based on the Naxan® PLUS series of surface-active hydrotropes, while exhibiting fast wetting and good hydrotroping properties.

Naxan® PLUS AAL

Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:CleanGredients (DfE), Biodegradable
Certifications & Compliance:Design for Environment (DfE)

Naxan® PLUS AAL exhibits good wetting, hydrotroping, and moderate foam and has a darker color than Naxan® PLUS ABL. It is designed for industrial applications where color is not crucial to the end product. This series now meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "ultimately biodegradable" as well as non-toxic to aquatic life, making it possible to formulate biodegradable products based on the Naxan® PLUS series of surface-active hydrotropes. Additionally, the Naxan® PLUS series is listed on the Cleangredients Chemical listing and meets DfE criteria.

Naxan® PLUS AAP

Functions:Surfactant, Dispersant, Surfactant (Anionic)
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:Biodegradable, CleanGredients (DfE)
Certifications & Compliance:Design for Environment (DfE)

Naxan® PLUS AAP is a dried version of Naxan® PLUS AAL that exhibits good wetting, hydrotroping, and moderate foam. It is darker in color than Naxan® ABP and is designed for use in industrial applications where color is not crucial to the end product. Furthermore, this series now meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "ultimately biodegradable,", which is important for the protection of aquatic wildlife. This improvement allows the formulation of biodegradable products based on the Naxan® PLUS series of surface-active hydrotropes and is listed on the Cleangredients Chemical listing, meeting DfE criteria.

Naxan® PLUS ABL

Chemical Name:Distillates (Petroleum), Catalytic Reformer Fractionator Residue, Low-Boiling, Sulfonated, Sodium Salts
CAS Number:111163-74-7
Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Dispersant, Surfactant, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Sodium Salts, Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:CleanGredients (DfE), Biodegradable

Naxan® PLUS ABL exhibits good wetting, hydrotroping, and moderate foam, making it beneficial in many household and institutional product applications. It is designed to be low in color, allowing for better color management in the end product. Additionally, this series now meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "Ultimately Biodegradable," making it suitable for the formulation of biodegradable products. It is also listed on the Cleangredients Chemical listing and meets DfE criteria.

Naxan® DIL

Chemical Name:Sodium diisopropylnaphthalenesulphonate
CAS Number:1322-93-6
Functions:Surfactant, Demulsifier, Surfactant (Anionic)
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS), Sodium Salts
Synonyms:Sodium diisopropylnaphthalenesulfonate, Sodium diisopropylnaphthylsulfonate

Naxan® DIL is a unique product in our offering, being the lightest in color and having a low odor, very fast wetting, and good hydrotropic properties. It is also the most hydrophobic product in our line, which is an advantage in formulations requiring "rinse off" functionality, as well as allowing for better color management in the end product when low color is essential.

Naxan® PLUS UFL

Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant, Dispersant
Chemical Family:Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS)
Labeling Claims:CleanGredients (DfE), Biodegradable
Certifications & Compliance:Design for Environment (DfE)

Naxan® PLUS UFL exhibits very fast wetting and is designed to foam the least compared to any other product in the ANS line. It is essential for specialized cleaners, such as industrial bottle wash, as foam can be a deterrent to the process. This series meets the requirements of OECD Test Method 301B and is classified as "Ultimately Biodegradable", making it suitable for the formulation of biodegradable products. It is listed on the Cleangredients Chemical listing and meets DfE criteria.

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Identification

Chemical Family: Alkylnaphthalene Sulfonate (ANS),
Sodium Salts,
Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives
Chemical Name: Bis(isopropyl)naphthalene,
Diisopropylnaphthalenesulphonic acid,
Sodium Alkyl Naphthalene Sulfonate,
Sodium diisopropylnaphthalenesulphonate
INCI Name: Sodium Diisopropylnaphthalenesulphonate
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Cleaning Aids
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives
Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Surfactants & Cleansers
Anionic Surfactants
Technical Salts & Inorganics
Organic Salts
Base Chemicals Functions: Dispersant,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Dispersant,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions: Demulsifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Acidic pH Stable,
Dispersing,
Good Wetting Properties,
Hard Water Tolerance,
Thermal Stability
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
CleanGredients (DfE),
Odor-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
Home Care
Auto Care,
Carpet & Upholstery,
Dish Care
Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Oil, Gas & Mining
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Applicable Processes: Cleaners Production,
Crude Oil Extraction,
Crude Oil Processing,
Metal Prep,
Oil Recovery,
Photographic Chemical Manufacturing,
Printing
Home Care Applications: Automatic Dishwash,
Car Wash,
Carpet Shampoos,
Hand Dishwash,
Rinse Aids
I&I Cleaning Applications: Industrial Cleaners