ArroChem’s Sodium Xylene Sulfonate (SXS) 40% is a water-soluble, high-purity chemical compound used in various industrial and commercial applications. It is a versatile surfactant acting as a cleansing, wetting, & coupling agent and is widely valued for its excellent solubility and emulsifying properties.
General Characteristics:
Appearance:
Solubility in Water, 25°C:
Specific Gravity:
pH, 1% Solution:
Ionic Nature:
Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Completely miscible with water
~1.15 g/cm³ at 20°C (68°F)
7.0 – 9.0
Anionic
Application:
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate (SXS) 40% finds versatile applications in various industries, including but not limited to the following:
- Detergents and Cleaners: Used as a surfactant and emulsifier in household and industrial cleaning formulations.
- Textile and Leather Processing: Employed as a dispersing and wetting agent in textile and leather processing.
- Emulsion Polymerization: Found in emulsion polymerization processes as a stabilizer and dispersant.
- Agrochemicals: Applied in agrochemical formulations, such as herbicides and insecticides, to improve dispersion and stability.
- Oil and Gas Drilling: Used in oil and gas drilling operations as a dispersant and defoaming agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our processing times may vary, but we strive to ship all orders within 2-3 business days. Expedited processing may be available upon request for an additional fee.
We offer a variety of sizes ranging from pints, quarts, one-gallon, five-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, to 275-gallon tote tanks and bulk tankers.
Order requirements can vary based on the specific chemical and packaging size. Please get in touch with our sales department for detailed information. Our minimum order amount is $300.
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