Technical Bulletin
SXS-40
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SXS-40 is a 40% active, aqueous solution of sodium xylene sulfonate.
APPLICATIONS 鈥? hydrotrope 鈥? solubilizing agent
鈥? coupling agent 鈥? liquid detergents
鈥? freeze/thaw stabilizer
SALES SPECIFICATIONS
Test
Property Specifications Method*
Active, wt% 40.0 - 42.0 ST-30.67 less
ST-31.142
Appearance at 25掳C Clear liquid ST-30.1
Color, Klett 50 max. ST-30.81
pH, as is 7.5 - 9.0 ST-31.36
Sodium sulfate, wt% 2.0 max. ST-31.142
Solubility, by volume, Clear ST-30.82
1:1 product:water
*Methods of Test are available from Huntsman Corporation upon request.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical Properties Physical Properties
Molecular Weight (theoretical) 208 Pour Point, 掳F 68
Iron, ppm 5 Pour Point, 掳C 20
Chlorides, wt% 0.05 Density, g/ml at 25掳C (77掳F) 1.190
Weight, lbs/U.S. gal at 25掳C (77掳F) 9.91
Regulatory Information Viscosity, cSt at 25掳C (77掳F) 5.6
DOT/TDG Classification Not Regulated
HMIS Code 1-0-0
CAS Number 1300-72-7
TSCA Inventory Yes
WHMIS Classification Not Regulated
Canadian DSL Yes
Copyright 2005 3252-1205
Huntsman Corporation
Huntsman Corporation warrants only that its products meet the specifications stated herein. Typical properties, where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and
should not be treated as specifications. While all the information presented in this document is believed to be reliable and to represent the best available data on these products, NO
GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED, OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, OR AS TO THE
SUITABILITY OF ANY CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, OR THAT ANY CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR USE THEREOF ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A CLAIM BY A
THIRD PARTY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. EACH USER SHOULD CONDUCT A SUFFICIENT INVESTIGATION TO
ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS INTENDED USE. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all products listed, user should obtain
detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling and storage procedures, and comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.
Main Offices US: Huntsman Corporation / 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive / The Woodlands, Texas 77380 / 281-719-6000
Technical Service US: 8600 Gosling Road / The Woodlands, Texas 77381 / 281-719-7780
TOXICITY AND SAFETY
For information on the toxicity and safe handling of this product, please read the Material Safety Data Sheet
prior to use of the product.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
SXS-40 may be satisfactorily stored in stainless steel tanks using stainless steel pipes and pumps.
Aluminum tanks and other equipment are not recommended because of their susceptibility to corrosion
under alkaline conditions. Circulation should be provided in the storage vessel to keep solids suspended.
Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and steam tracing of transfer lines should be provided in cases
where low environmental temperatures may make pumping of the product difficult.
SHIPPING DATA
Product is available in tank cars, tank trucks and drums of 496 pounds (225 kilograms) net weight. Small
samples are available upon request.
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