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BIO-SOFT® S-101

BIO-SOFT® S-101 is an economical and versatile, biodegradable surfactant intermediate. This product can be neutralized with a variety of inorganic bases and organic amines to give a wide range of sulfonates with the properties of your choice. It can be used to make both liquid and dry products, and left unneutralized, it is an effective surfactant in acidic environments. BIO-SOFT® S-101 contains a minimum of sulfuric acid and upon neutralization produces material with little salt, light color and low odor, allowing wide latitude in formulating.

BIO-SOFT® S-101 can be used in all types of household, industrial and institutional cleaners including laundry, dishwash, carwash, hard surface and general purpose detergents. It can also be utilized as an intermediate in preparation of emulsifiers and wetting and foaming agents. Unneutralized, BIO-SOFT® S-101 is an effective surfactant in acidic products such as liquid bowl, aluminum and dairy cleaners.

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Name (CAS Number)
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivatives (68584-22-5) Sign in to view

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Name (CAS Number)
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivatives (68584-22-5)
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Company

Stepan Company is a major developer and manufacturer of anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric agents for Household, Institutional, and Industrial Cleaner applications. Its AMMONYX® amine oxides enhance foaming, viscosity, and emulsion in shampoos, soaps, lotions, detergents, and more. Stepan’s BIO-SOFT® biodegradable surfactants provide ecofriendly cleaning for a wide range of uses.

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