Sodium C13-17 alkane sulfonate

Sodium C13-17 alkane sulfonate (CAS 93763-92-9) is an anionic surfactant derived from mid-chain paraffin sulfonation, producing a blend of sodium salts across the C13–C17 carbon range. It delivers strong wetting, detergency, and emulsification performance across a range of industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.

In home care and industrial cleaning, it functions as the primary surfactant in heavy-duty liquid detergents, hard surface cleaners, and degreasing concentrates where high soil removal is required. This versatile compound is valued for its stability and effectiveness in various pH environments.

Textile processing operations use it as a scouring and wetting agent to improve fiber penetration and remove oils or sizing agents before dyeing. Its ability to lower surface tension makes it an essential component in modern textile manufacturing workflows.

In coatings and adhesive formulations, it supports emulsification and pigment dispersion, helping to stabilize aqueous systems during manufacture. This ensures a consistent finish and improves the overall shelf life of the final chemical product.

Leather processing also draws on its degreasing properties during the beamhouse stage to prepare hides for subsequent treatment. By effectively removing natural fats and oils, it ensures that tanning agents can penetrate the leather more uniformly.

Sodium C13-17 alkane sulfonate is typically supplied as an aqueous solution, with active content commonly ranging from 30% to 60%. Technical grade is the standard commercial offering for industrial and institutional cleaning applications.

Drum and IBC packaging are conventional for liquid supply, with bulk tanker available at larger volumes. Proper storage in a cool, dry environment is recommended to maintain the chemical stability and performance of the surfactant solution.