Linear alkylsulfonates

One of the most common sulfate detergents is sodium lauryl sulfate, a main ingredient of many toothpastes. A common sulfonate detergent is sodium dode-cyl benzenesulfonate, also known as a linear alkylsulfonate, or LAS. You ll often find this compound in dishwashing liquids. Both these detergents are biodegradable, which means microorganisms can break down the molecules once they are released into the environment. 

Linear alkylbenzenesulfonate salts (LAS), alcohol sulfate salts, alkylsulfonate salts, alkyl ether sulfate salts (AEOS), alkylphenol ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxylates... 

Phosphoric acid and its salts find their most important uses in detergents and fertilizers. The phosphates in detergents are often in the form of sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P30io). A typical detergent formulation contains 47% phosphate, 16% bleaches, perfumes, and abrasives, and 37% linear alkylsulfonate (LAS) surfactant (shown as follows) ... 

Paraffin sulfonates, or secondary n-alkylsulfonates, are mostly a European product prepared by the sulfoxidation of paraffin hydrocarbons with sulfur dioxide and oxygen under ultraviolet irradiation. They are used in applications similar to those of the linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LABS) discussed below. It has been suggested that the paraffin sulfonates have higher water solubility, lower viscosity, and better skin compatibility than do the LABS of comparable chain length, although any such direct comparison must be qualihed because of the distinctly different chemical and isomeric contents of the two classes of materials. 

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