MARLON ARL is powdered alkylbenzene sulfonate, sodium salt with approx. 80% active matter. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Chemical Family: Anionics, Sulfonates, Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives

End Uses: Textiles

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
12068-03-0

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Odor
Mild, Aromatic
Appearance
White to yellowish powder
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Substance (MARLON A)78-80% massDIN ISO 2271
pH (2 % as is in fully demin. water)8-10-DIN EN 1262
Molecular Weight (MARLON A)342 ± 2g/molcalculated
Toluene Sulphonate12-15% massUV
Unsulphonated Mattermax. 2% massHPLC
Carbon Distribution - C9max. 1% massGC
Carbon Distribution - C108-16% massGC
Carbon Distribution - C1126-38% massGC
Carbon Distribution - C1226-38% massGC
Carbon Distribution - C1315-27% massGC
Carbon Distribution - C14max. 1% massGC
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 0.5%—
Sodium Sulfate Content4-6% massDGF H - III 8a
Dry Contentmin. 98.5% massDIN EN ISO 3251
Apparent Densityapprox. 470g/lDGF H - II 1b

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

20 kg polyethylene bags on about 1000 kg pallets

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • No special protective measures against fire required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 11: Combustible Solids