MIPA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate

MIPA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate (CAS 54590-52-2) is an anionic surfactant produced by neutralizing dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid with monoisopropanolamine.

Where is MIPA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate used?

• Liquid cleaning and personal care: primary surfactant and emulsifier
• Home care and industrial cleaning: active base in liquid dish soaps and hard surface cleaners
• Heavy-duty degreasers: high-flash-point formulations preferred over sodium-neutralized alternatives
• Personal care: shampoos and body washes, contributing viscosity response and mildness balance
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes oils and sizing agents before dyeing
• Leather processing: degreasing baths with controlled emulsification of natural fats before tanning
• It delivers foam generation, soil removal and stable emulsification.

Good to know: No established food-grade, USP, or pharmacopoeial specifications apply to this specific surfactant.

Commercial specifications

• Active content commonly around 90%
• Diluted grades available depending on requirements