BIO-SOFT N-300 
 
 Triethanolamine Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate
 
CAS No.  27323-41-7  
 
INCI Name :   TEA - Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate  
 
Applications

BIO-SOFT N-300 is a 60% active aqueous solution of biodegradable triethanolamine linear alkylate sulfonate. 

BIO-SOFT N-300 is produced via Stepan's continuous SO3 sulfonation process, which yields a high purity product.
 
BIO-SOFT N-300 exhibits excellent wetting, foaming, and detersive properties.  BIO-SOFT N-300 is used for shampoo and bubble bath formulations where a low cloud point anionic is desired.
 
BIO-SOFT N-300 was developed for oily hair shampoos.  It provides effective removal of oil without stripping the hair.
 
Typical Properties

  Appearance at 25°C...............................................................................................  Clear yellow fluid

 Actives, % (MW 466) .................................................................................................................  60.0 

pH, 1% aqueous ........................................................................................................................  7.13 

Color, % T at 420 nm....................................................................................................................  73 

Cloud Point (as is), °C (°F)......................................................................................................  -8 (17) 

Flash Point (PMCC), °C (°F)............................................................................................  >94 (>201) 

Pour Point, °C (°F)..................................................................................................................  -9 (16) 

Freeze Point, °C (°F).............................................................................................................  -12 (10) 

Boiling Point, °C (°F)......................................................................................................  > 93 (> 200) 

Viscosity, cps at 0°C..............................................................................................................  16,000 

Viscosity, cps at 25°C..............................................................................................................  2,238 

Viscosity, cps at 60°C.................................................................................................................  250  Odor............................................................................................................................................  Mild 

Density, g/ml (lbs/U.S. gal)...............................................................................................  1.079 (9.0) 

RVOC, U.S. EPA, %.......................................................................................................................  0
 
Biodegradability

Product is biodegradable. A detailed biodegradability statement is available upon request.
 
Toxicity

BIO-SOFT N-300 is slightly toxic orally (LD50 = 1653 mg/kg) and causes slight skin and moderate eye irritation.