Sodium toluene sulfonate is a hydrotrope and coupling agent, also known as sodium p-toluenesulfonate. It improves the solubility and clarity of surfactant systems in liquid detergents, shampoos and industrial cleaners. It also functions as an anticaking agent in powder detergents. Its physical appearance is a white crystalline powder or clear liquid solution. Packaging formats include 25 kg bags or drums, 200 kg drums, 1000 kg IBCs and bulk. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C7H7NaO3S
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg drum · 200 kg drum · 1000 kg IBC · bulk
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder or clear liquid solution
- Synonyms
- STS · 657-84-1 · STSA · sodium p-toluenesulfonate · sodium tosylate · sodium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate · p-toluenesulfonic acid sodium salt
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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