Triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate
Synonyms
TEA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate;
TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate;
Triethanolamine lauryl benzene sulfonate;
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1);
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, triethanolamine salt;
Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Sulfonate
>> Aryl Sulfonate
>>> Phenyl Sulfonate
>>>> Linear Alkylphenyl Sulfonate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 27323-41-7
EINECS: 248-406-9
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C24H45NO6S; C18H30O3S.C6H15N1O3
Molecular Weight: 475.68
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), transparent yellow liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, moderate irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
> 10800mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 23220mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, solubilizing abilities.
Note (1), Should not be used in children products that can be direct prolonged contact with the skin, such as: skin care products.
(2), Avoid using in children cleaning products, such as: shampoos.
(3), Do not use in nitrosating environment. Reaction of triethanolamine and nitrous acid can not produce nitrosamines, however, reaction of contained secondary amine of triethanolamine and nitrous acid can produce nitrosamines. Nitrosamine is a carcinogen.
Synthesis
Currently, sulfonation reaction through continuous reactor (such as: falling film reactor) is the most widely used method for preparing sulfonates.
Generally, dodecylbenzene and sulfur trioxide react through reactor, then triethanolamine neutralizes, finally obtain product.
US patent 8,921,588 (Process for preparing sulfates and/or sulfonates in a micro-reaction system) presents a synthetic process. Conditions: mole ratio of sulfur trioxide and alkyl benzenes or other raw materials: 1:1; temperature: 30-60°C; reactor: falling film reactor.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
30.0 - 95.0 |
|
pH (25°C, 1%) |
6.5 - 9.5 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
(2), pH
GB/T 6368 Surface active agents -- Determination of pH of aqueous solution - Potentiometric method
ISO 4316 Surface active agents -- Determination of pH of aqueous solutions -- Potentiometric method
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances; or furtherly test for microorganisms.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
2, Household detergents
Use as cleansing agent, foaming agent. Such as: laundry detergent and household hard surface detergent.
3, Industrial cleaning agents
Use as cleansing agent.
4, Emulsion polymerization
Emulsifier, particle size controlling agent in emulsion polymerization.
5, Personal care products
Use as cleansing agent, foaming agent.
Particularly suitable for oily hair; does not cause hair loss.
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Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2003/83/EC, triethanolamine and its salts are included in Annex III/62.
Triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate can be applied to leave-on products and rinse-off products.
Maximum concentration of triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate is 2.5% in leave-on products (as triethanolamine calculated).
In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.
Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.
The container is nitrite-free.
6, Textile
Antistatic agent, cleansing agent in textile.
7, Pets
Use as cleansing agent, foaming agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 27323-41-7, Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Update: 20131025(1); 20170310(2);