Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl(sulfophenoxy)-, disodium salt

Synonyms

Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl (sulfophenoxy)-, disodium salt; Disodium dodecyl(sulphonatophenoxy)benzenesulphonate; Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl(sulfophenoxy)-, sodium salt (1:2); Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyloxydi-, disodium salt; Dodecylphenoxybenzenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt; [ChemIDplus] DOWFAX 2A1 anionic surfactant; C12 Branched ADPODS, sodium salt; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - ADPODS Category] CALFAX DB-45; Disodium dodecvldiphenvl ether disulfonate; [Pilot MSDS]

Category

Emulsifiers/Surfactants

Description

46% Aqueous solution: Clear yellow to amber liquid; [Pilot MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Uses for ADPODS include cleaning products, emulsion polymerization, textile dyeing, oil field applications, inert additives in agricultural formulations, electroplating, vapor and mist suppression, and pulp and paper processing; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - ADPODS Category] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Comments

Produced as CAS# 119345-04-9 in the US; ADPODS demonstrate a varying degree of irritancy based on form and concentration; No skin sensitization at use dilutions, but evidence of skin sensitization in guinea pigs as highly concentrated solutions; The liver (and possibly kidney) as the primary target organ for systemic toxicity; No evidence of developmental or reproductive organ toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Submissions - ADPODS Category] 46% Aqueous solution: A skin and eye irritant; [Pilot MSDS] See "Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-, tetrapropylene derivatives, sulfonated, sodium salts."

Biomedical References

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Petroleum Production and Refining
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)