ELTESOL SC 90

General Information

It is a chemical in the form of a powder and clear hygroscopic liquid with a chemical formula of C9H11NaO3S.

Production and Reactions

Commercial production of cumene is produced in accordance with Friedel-Crafts alkylation in benzene with propylene. Cumene generates approximately 20% of global demand for benzene. It can be formed by the interaction and reaction of sodium sulphonates with cumene under suitable conditions.

Usage areas

Detergent
It is used as an intermediate phase solvent in detergent production at the rate of 0.5-5%, as a solvent and viscosity regulator in dishwasher detergents and liquid detergents.
It is used as a solvent and viscosity regulator.

Sodium cumene sulphonate is used in liquid detergent formulations as a solubilizer, coupling agent and
cloud point depressant. The hydrotropic or solubilizing property of sodium cumene sulphonate allows
materials to be incorporated in formulations that normally are incompatible. sodium cumene sulphonate is
also useful in lowering the cloud point or crystallization temperature of complex blends.
sodium cumene sulphonate contains no alcohol so it will not decrease the flash point of your formulation.
sodium cumene sulphonate is commonly used as a coupling agent for surfactants in phosphate and silicate
solutions. The coupling ability of sodium cumene sulphonate makes it possible to formulate detergents
containing high percentages of inorganic builders. Heavy duty cleaners, wax strippers and
complex dishwashing detergents can also be prepared without the use of organic solvents. It is
also used as a non-caking agent in spray dried detergents.

Used as a coupling agent to solubilize water insoluble, incompatible, and/or complex components of household and institutional cleaning products and personal care products; [Reference #1] Used in the textile processing and personal-domestic use industries, as a cleaning/washing agent, disinfectant, surface-active agent, and impregnating agent; [IUCLID] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Hydrotropes are mild eye irritants; Significant absorption occurs after ingestion but not after skin application; Not skin sensitizers in animal testing; Acute toxicity in animals includes decreased activity, prostration, increased salivation, diarrhea, and congestion of the liver; Negative carcinogenic data in dermal exposure studies; No developmental toxicity to calcium xylene sulfonate in rats; [Reference #1] See "Sodium p-tolyl sulfonate."

Hand Dishwashing, Heavy Duty Cleaning, Laundry House, Light Duty Cleaning, Metalworking Cleaning , sodium cumene sulphonate is a solvent, coupling agent and anti-clouding agent used in heavy-duty cleaners, wax scrapers and dishwashing detergents, oilfield and metalworking applications.

ELTESOL ® SC 93 is a sodium cumene sulphonate powder. This product acts as a hydrotrope and may be used to increase the solubility of other compounds. In conjunction with non-ionic surfactants it will raise the cloud point of the solution allowing clear liquids to be obtained at higher temperatures, enabling additional control of the foaming characteristics and performance. It may also be used to reduce the viscosity of concentrated surfactants and formulations.
Category:
hydrotrope, surfactant agents
Recommendation for sodium cumene sulfonate usage levels up to:
     not for fragrance use.

Functions (INCI)
Hydrotrope: Increases the solubility of a substance that is slightly soluble in water.
Surfactant: It reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the homogeneous distribution of the product during use.

In cleaner production and other industry can be used as

cosolvent, coupling agent and auxiliaries; Used in

organic synthesis, daily chemicals and chemical reagents.

A liquid cleaning composition is described, which comprises approximately by weight: (a) 0.5% to 4% of a C9-C11 alkanol EO2-3 nonionic surfactant; (b) 2% to 7% of a C8-C18 alkanol EO7-8.5 nonionic surfactant; (c) 0.1% to 5% of a solubilizer selected from the group consisting of sodium xylene sulfonate and sodium cumene sulfonate and mixtures thereof; (d) 0.05% to 2% of a fatty acid; (e) 0.25% to 6% of magnesium inorganic salt; (f) 0.1% to 5 wt. % of an essential oil or a perfume; (g) 0.05% to 2.5% of an alkali metal salt of a polycarboxylic acid; (h) 0.05% to 5% of a C1-C4 alkanol; and (I) the balance being water, wherein the composition does not contain an amine having a pK value of more than 9, a furan-maleic anhydride copolymer sequestering agent or a water soluble detergency builder.

Applications:
Dissolved in water can increase the solubility for low-soluble organic matter, lower down the cloud point of the aqueous formulated products, and reduce the viscousity of the aqueous products. This product can be used as the anti-caking agent for powder cleansing product. Solubilizer, coupling agent, cloud point depressant, viscosity reducer, anti-caking agent in powdered detergent. It is used as an electroplating bath additive and as viscosity reducer for concentrated liquid detergent and as solubilizer and cloud point depressor. Effective in promoting the compatibility of various ingredients present in a multicomponent system.
Commercial use
Detergents, hand wash, shampoo, dish wash.
Wax cleaners, H2S scavengers
Air Mist drilling, Cementing, Corrosion inhibitors, Drilling fuels.
Electoplating industry.

Among these ingredients, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Xylenesulfonate are most likely to be found cosmetics and personal care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, soaps and detergents, and bath products.

Safety Information: 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate to be used in sanitizing solutions for food processing equipment and other articles that come into contact with food. Sodium Xylenesulfonate is also permitted for use as an indirect food additive in adhesives and paper and paperboard.

The safety of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.

The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

Based on the physical and chemical properties of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid the CIR Expert Panel considered that absorption of these ingredients following dermal exposure would be limited.

The CIR Expert Panel also reviewed data indicating that these ingredients were not genotoxic, carcinogenic or developmental toxicants. At concentrations greater than those used in cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients can cause irritation to the skin. Therefore, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate

SCS 40 is used in liquid detergent. They are effective in promoting the compatibility of various ingredients present in a multi-component system. It is used as an electroplating bath additive and as viscosity reducer for concentrated liquid detergent and as solubilizer and cloud point depressor.

Application :

Solubilizer, coupling agent, cloud point depressant, viscosity reducer, anti-caking agent in powdered detergent.
It is used as an electroplating bath additive and as viscosity reducer for concentrated liquid detergent and as solubilizer and cloud point depressor.
Effective in promoting the compatibility of various ingredients present in a multicomponent system.

STEPANATE SCS is used in liquid detergent formulations as a solubilizer, coupling agent and
cloud point depressant. The hydrotropic or solubilizing property of STEPANATE SCS allows
materials to be incorporated in formulations that normally are incompatible. STEPANATE SCS is
also useful in lowering the cloud point or crystallization temperature of complex blends.
STEPANATE SCS contains no alcohol so it will not decrease the flash point of your formulation.
STEPANATE SCS is commonly used as a coupling agent for surfactants in phosphate and silicate
solutions. The coupling ability of STEPANATE SCS makes it possible to formulate detergents
containing high percentages of inorganic builders. Heavy duty cleaners, wax strippers and
complex dishwashing detergents can also be prepared without the use of organic solvents. It is
also used as a non-caking agent in spray dried detergents.STEPANATE SCS is used in liquid detergent formulations as a solubilizer, coupling agent and
cloud point depressant. The hydrotropic or solubilizing property of STEPANATE SCS allows
materials to be incorporated in formulations that normally are incompatible. STEPANATE SCS is
also useful in lowering the cloud point or crystallization temperature of complex blends.
STEPANATE SCS contains no alcohol so it will not decrease the flash point of your formulation.
STEPANATE SCS is commonly used as a coupling agent for surfactants in phosphate and silicate
solutions. The coupling ability of STEPANATE SCS makes it possible to formulate detergents
containing high percentages of inorganic builders. Heavy duty cleaners, wax strippers and
complex dishwashing detergents can also be prepared without the use of organic solvents. It is
also used as a non-caking agent in spray dried detergents.

Biodegradability Product is readily biodegradable. A detailed biodegradability statement is available upon request.

Storage & Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling
Handling STEPANATE SCS. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided.
Wash thoroughly after handling material.
It is recommended that STEPANATE SCS be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry
place. Liquipak or HDPE plastic drums are recommended for storage of STEPANATE SCS. If the
material is exposed to cooler temperatures, it can crystallize and separate. It should be heated
slowly and agitated gently to insure it's homogeneity before use.
Bulk Storage Information: STEPANATE SCS should be stored in 316 stainless steel or fiberglass
with a corrosion liner. Mild agitation is recommended while storing to maintain homogeneity.
Material should be stored between 75 - 105°F. An internal hairpin coil of 316 stainless steel with low
pressure steam (under 50 psig) should be used if heating is required. Pumps, pipes and transfer
lines should be 316 stainless steel.