Product Category: Surfactants / Hydrotropes / Detergent Raw Materials
Chemical Name: Sodium Xylene Sulphonate
Alternative Names: SXS 40 / Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
CAS Number: 1300-72-7
Active Matter: 40%
Appearance: Clear liquid
Product Overview
Sodium Xylene Sulphonate 40% is a hydrotrope and coupling agent used to improve the solubility and stability of surfactants and other organic materials in highly concentrated aqueous formulations.
It is especially useful in cleaning systems containing high levels of electrolytes, builders or surfactants.
Typical Technical Specification
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-S22 |
| Active Matter | 40.0% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Sodium Sulphate | <2.0% typical |
| pH | Approx. 8.0 |
| Density at 25°C | Approx. 1.17 kg/L |
| Water Solubility | Miscible |
| CAS Number | 1300-72-7 |
Pilot’s SXS-40 specification identifies the product as a 40% active solution used as a hydrotrope, coupling agent and solubiliser.
Applications
- Liquid detergents
- Industrial cleaners
- High-electrolyte formulations
- Degreasers
- Detergent concentrates
- Surfactant solubilisation
- Textile-processing products
- Dye formulations
Key Benefits
- Improves formulation clarity
- Enhances surfactant solubility
- Reduces phase separation
- Helps control viscosity
- Excellent hydrotrope for concentrated cleaners
