Sodium babassu sulfate
Synonyms
Fatty alcohols, babassu oil, sulfate ester, sodium salt
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: N/A
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid; (2), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable in weak alkali, weak acid and hard water; unstable in strong acid.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label:
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, wetting, permeating, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, foaming abilities. Resistant to hard water.
Note (1), Avoid using in children cleaning products, such as: shower gels, shampoo, skin care products.
Synthesis
Obtain by reaction of babassu oil and concentrated sulfuric acid.
Refer to the synthesis of sulfated castor oil.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Liquid |
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Actives, %, ≥ |
30.0 |
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, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Liquid |
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
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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.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Personal care products
Use as cleansing agent.
3, Household detergents
Use as cleansing agent, foaming agent.
Manufacturers
Update: 20131018(1); 20160920(2);