MARLON AS 3 H

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Anionics,

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA),

Sulfonates,

Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives

Chemical Name

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

Industrial Additives Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

CAS No.

85536-14-7

EC No.

287-494-3

Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Pre-Treatment Auxiliaries

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial Additives End Use

Textiles

Properties

Appearance

Brown Liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Klett Color Number (5g + 95 ml Ethanol)	max. 25	-	DIN EN 1557
n-Alkylbenzenesulphonic Acid (calc. with M = 321 g/mol)	95-98	% mass	DIN ISO 2271
Unsulphonated Matter	max. 3.5	% mass	DIN EN 13273
Molecular Weight (Average)	320 ± 2	g/mol	calculated
Indan and Tetralin Content	max. 1	% mass	GC
Density at 50°C	approx. 1.03	g/ml	DIN 51757
Thermal conductivity at 80°C	approx. 0.143	W/m K	—
2-Phenylisomer Content	27-33	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - C9	max. 1	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - C10	8-16	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - C11	26-38	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - C12	26-38	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - C13	15-27	% mass	GC
Carbon Distribution - Higher than C13	max. 1	% mass	GC
Water Content	max. 1.0	%	—
Ignition Temperature	approx. 310	°C	DIN 51794
Flash Point	approx. 210	°C	ASTM D 92
Acid Number	approx. 174	mg KOH/g	DIN EN ISO 2114
Sulphuric Acid Content	max. 1.5	% mass	ISO 6844

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

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)

• 8AL: Combustible liquids, corrosive
• MARLON AS 3 H should be stored at room temperature in the dark. The storage above room temperature in the presence of sunlight can cause a color degradation.

Other data 

• Protect from frost, heat and sunlight

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)