Sodium trideceth-3 carboxylate

Sodium trideceth-3 carboxylate (CAS 61757-59-3) is an ether carboxylate surfactant derived from a tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate backbone.

Where is Sodium trideceth-3 carboxylate used?

• Personal care: mild primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: hard surface degreasing
• Metal cleaning: low-foaming or controlled-foam profiles
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes oils and sizing agents before dyeing
• Paper and leather processing: emulsification of treatment baths and penetration of auxiliary chemicals
• It delivers cleaning, emulsification, and foam control in rinse-off and industrial systems.

Commercial specifications

• Active content commonly around 25–30%
• Cosmetic-grade material meeting relevant purity standards for personal care
• Drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)