MARLON AS 3 is a high active C10-13 alkylbenzenesulfonic acid with low 2-phenylalkane content. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Chemical Family: Anionics, Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), Sulfonates, Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives

End Uses: Textiles

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
85536-14-7
EC No.
287-494-3

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Brown viscous liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Klett Color Number (5g + 95g Ethanol)max. 55-DIN EN 1557
n Alkylbenzenesulphonic Acid (calc. with M = 321 g/mol)97 ± 1% massDIN ISO 2271
Unsulphonated Mattermax. 3% massEN 13273
Molecular Weight (Average)320 ± 2g/molcalculated
Indan and Tetralin Contentmax. 1.0% mass
Density at 50°Capprox. 1.03g/mlDIN 51757
Equivalent (parts of sodium salt per 100 parts of Acid)103-105-
Thermal conductivity at 80°Capprox. 0.143W/m K
2 Phenylalkan Content18 ± 3% massGC
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 - Higher than C13max. 1% massGC
Water Contentmax. 0.5%
Sulphuric Acid Contentmax. 1.0% massISO 6844
Iron Contentmax. 3mg/kgDIN EN ISO 11885
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 310°CDIN 51794
Flash Pointapprox. 210°CASTM D 92
Acid Numberapprox. 174mg KOH/gDIN EN ISO 2114

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  • Handle and open container with care.

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)

  • 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

Other data 

  • Protect from frost, heat and sunlight
  • MARLON AS 3 should be stored at room temperature in the dark. The storage above room temperature in the presence of sunlight can cause a color degradation.

Container Material

  • Suitable Materials: Stainless steel: 1.4541, 1.4571 (DIN); X6CrNiTi18-10, X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 (EN); 321, 316 Ti (AISI), Polyester (Storage temperature: ca. 50°C, max. 55°C)