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2-ETHYLHEXYL SULFOSUCCINATE SODIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C20H38O7S·Na
formula, see observation
577-11-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a slightly toxic, waxy solid, is almost insoluble in water, is soluble in alcohol, and is used as an emulsifying, a dispersing and a wetting agent and also in washing fruits and vegetables.

OBS

sodium 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfonatosuccinate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate: commercial name.

OBS

DSS: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under a variety of trade names, such as: Aerosol GPG; Alphasol OT; Berol 478; Clestol; Complemix; Coprol; Defilin; Diosuccin; Diovac; Doxol; Konlax; Laxinate; Modane Soft; Molofac; Monoxol OT; Nekal WT-27; Nevax; Norval; Rapisol; Regutol; Sobital; Soliwax; Velmol; Waxsol.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H38O7S·Na

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C20H38O7S·Na
formula, see observation
577-11-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un solide cireux de faible toxicité, peu soluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, que l'on utilise comme émulsionnant, dispersant et comme agent mouillant pour les boissons sans alcool, les sorbets et autres produits, pour laver les fruits et les légumes, et comme agent dispersif pour la préparation de certains médicaments en aérosol.

OBS

sulfonatosuccinate de sodium et de 1,4-bis(2-éthylhexyle) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

dioctylsulfosuccinate de sodium : nom commercial.

OBS

sulfosuccinate de dioctyle et de sodium : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H38O7S·Na

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C20H38O7S·Na
formula, see observation
577-11-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C20H38O7S·Na

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Record 2 1997-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: CAN/CGSB-3.0, 128.1-M87

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-3.0, 128.1-M87

Spanish

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