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SULFONATE ALKYLBENZENE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
  • Laundry Work
DEF

A branched-chain sulfonate type of synthetic detergent, usually a dodecylbenzene or tridecylbenzene sulfonate.

OBS

Such compounds are known as "hard" detergents because of their resistance to breakdown by microorganisms. They are being replaced by linear sulfonates.

Key term(s)
  • sodium alkyl benzene sulphonate
  • alkylbenzene sulphonate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
  • Blanchissage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Lavado de la ropa
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