Griton SBE Acid
Product Summary
Description : Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonic acidAppearance : Liquid
Activity : 100%
Viscosity : 1970
Hazard : Class 8
Background
Griton SBE acid is a high active dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid manufactured by SO3 sulphonation. This particular acid is manufactured from a narrow cut straighter chain grade detergent alkylate. As a result of using this grade of alkylate the product is classified as readily biodegradable.Griton SBE acid is recommended as an intermediate for neutralisation with a number of bases such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonia and triethanolamine. The following table gives the approximate amount of base to neutralise 100 parts by weight of Griton SBE acid.
| Neutralising Base | Parts of weight required |
| 30% w/w sodium hydroxide solution | 41.0 |
| 50% w/w potassium hydroxide solution | 34.5 |
| 100% triethanolamine | 46.0 |
| 35% w/w ammonia solution | 15.4 |
Note: Kaiser Industries offer neutralised products.
Griton SBE ACID is an ideal raw material for the production of detergents that can be used in a number of application areas such as liquid dishwashing and cleaning solution for both industrial and domestic use. Also the neutralised products offer excellent emulsification properties depending upon the salt produced.
Sales Specification Items
Appearance @ 25°C : Brown Viscous LiquidSurface Active Matter % (equivalent weight 321) : 96.5 min
Physical and Chemical Data
Composition : Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonic AcidSpecific Gravity @ 20°C : 1.059
Solubility in Water @ 20°C : Soluble
Pour Point °C : 0
Viscosity – Centistokes @ 20°C : 2060
Water Content % : 0.3
pH (1% Aqueous Solution) : 2.0
Odour : Characteristic
Flash Point °C – Closed Cup : >150