Calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Agent Name
Calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CAS Number
26264-06-2
Formula
C36-H58-O6-S2.Ca
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1371A; Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, calcium salt; Calcium n-dodecylbenzenesulfonate; Calcium alkylaromatic sulfonate; Calcium alkylbenzenesulfonate; Calcium bis(dodecylbenzenesulfonate); Calcium dodecylbenzensulfonate; Casul 70HF; Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid calcium salt; Dodecylbenzensulfonic acid calcium salt; Sinnozon NCX 70; Soprofor S 70; Wettol EM 1; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
Yellowish-brown liquid or white solid; [HSDB] White to light yellow solid; [CAMEO] Light brown solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a surfactant (emulsifier and dispersant) and in pesticide and herbicide formulations; [HSDB] Used as detergent; [CAMEO]
Comments
An eye irritant; May cause skin irritation on prolonged exposure (dries skin); [HSDB]; May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, isopropylamine salt."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: