Technical grade
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya
C8H11NaO3S210.23 g/mol
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate is a versatile surfactant primarily used in detergent formulations, offering exceptional solubilizing properties. Its applications span various industries, including cleaning, agriculture, and personal care. This white powder is stable and efficient, making it an essential ingredient for enhancing product performance in formulations demanding high surfactant activity.
Main applicationDetergent formulation — enhances surfactant properties and cleaning effectiveness.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate is significant in the chemical industry due to its multifunctional properties that enable enhanced performance in various formulations. Its ability to solubilize and disperse compounds makes it vital in products ranging from household detergents to specialized agricultural chemicals, ultimately improving overall product efficacy and user satisfaction.
Also known as
- sodium xylene sulfonate
- RefChem:887987
- SCHEMBL30601181
- ZCOGBQMNWOQJBU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 KG bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Chemical formula
- C8H11NaO3S
- Molecular weight
- 210.23 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder
- Molecular weight
- 210.23 g/mol
- Physical form
- Powder
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate, with the molecular formula C8H11NaO3S and a molecular weight of 210.23 g/mol, is a sodium salt of xylene sulfonic acid. As a powder, it exhibits excellent solubility in water, enabling its use in various liquid formulations. When purchasing this product, considerations like purity and intended concentration are crucial, particularly for specific applications in cleaning or agricultural industries. Proper handling data must be reviewed to ensure compatibility with other formulation components.
Delivery
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Detergent formulation — enhances surfactant properties and cleaning effectiveness.
- Agricultural chemicals — acts as a dispersant for pesticides and herbicides.
- Personal care products — used in shampoos and body washes to improve solubility.
- Textile processing — assists in dyeing and finishing processes.
- Paints and coatings — promotes uniform dispersion of pigments.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves cleaning efficiency in detergents.
- Enhances product formulation stability and performance.
- Facilitates better dispersion of active ingredients in agricultural mixes.
- Elevates visual appeal and consistency in cosmetics and personal care items.
- Allows for effective pigment dispersion in paints and coatings.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical formula of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya?
The chemical formula of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is C8H11NaO3S, giving a molecular weight of 210.23 g/mol. The CAS number for this product is not currently listed; contact us if you need it confirmed for documentation.
What are the other names for Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya?
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is also referred to as sodium xylene sulfonate, RefChem:887987, SCHEMBL30601181 and ZCOGBQMNWOQJBU-UHFFFAOYSA-M. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is supplied?
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya look like?
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include detergent formulation — enhances surfactant properties and cleaning effectiveness., agricultural chemicals — acts as a dispersant for pesticides and herbicides., personal care products — used in shampoos and body washes to improve solubility., textile processing — assists in dyeing and finishing processes. and paints and coatings — promotes uniform dispersion of pigments.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya?
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Sodium Xylene Sulfonate in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 KG bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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