Surfactant Chemicals

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90%

Formula: C₈H₉NaO₃SCAS No.: 1300-72-7Mol. Wt: 208.21 g/mol

Product Name	Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90%
SKU	VCP-SFC-0003
Category	Surfactant Chemicals
Subcategory	Hydrotropes
Origin	India
Manufacturer	Vasudev Chemo Pharma

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Quick answer

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% (SXS-90) is a free-flowing powder hydrotrope (CAS 1300-72-7) at 90 ± 1% active matter. It is used as a coupling agent in spray-dried detergent powders, alkaline cleaner concentrates, and agrochemical water-dispersible granules, delivering strong cloud-point depression and low freight cost per kg active for global export.

About Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90%

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% (SXS 90%) is a high-active, free-flowing powder hydrotrope containing 90% active sodium xylenesulfonate (CAS 1300-72-7). It is the dry, export-efficient grade of SXS used when formulators want lower shipped water, compact storage, and flexible on-site dilution before blending. SXS 90% functions as a hydrotrope, coupling agent, solubiliser, viscosity reducer, cloud-point depressant, dispersant, and processing aid in surfactant-based systems. It is used in detergent powders, concentrated alkaline cleaners, industrial and institutional cleaning compounds, agrochemical water-dispersible granules, textile auxiliaries, paper-processing additives, and personal-care surfactant bases where clarity, electrolyte tolerance, and phase stability are important. Manufactured by Vasudev Chemo Pharma at our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India, SXS 90% is supplied with batch COA, SDS, TDS support, export documentation, and bulk packaging for domestic and international buyers.

Chemical Identifiers & Synonyms

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% is referenced across formulation, regulatory and customs systems by the identifiers below. Use this table to match technical specifications, customs HS codes and supplier brand names from any global source.

Identifier	Value
Chemical Name	Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
IUPAC Name	Sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS Number	1300-72-7
EINECS / EC Number	215-090-9
MDL Number	MFCD00007513
InChI Key	QUCDWLYKDRVKMI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C.[Na+]
Molecular Formula	C₈H₉NaO₃S
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
HS Code (India)	29041090
UNII	2OYF82G7KK
HSDB Reference	HSDB 776
EPA Pesticide Code	079019

Common Synonyms

Sodium xylenesulfonate · Sodium xylene sulphonate · Sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate · 3,4-Xylenesulfonic acid sodium salt · Sodium o-xylene-4-sulfonate · Xylenesulfonic acid sodium salt · Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt · SXS · SXS-90 · SXS 90% · SXS Powder · Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Powder

Commercial Trade Names (Global Equivalents)

Formulators worldwide reference SXS under multiple supplier brand names, all sharing CAS 1300-72-7: Naxonate, Naxonate G, Naxonate SX, Stepanate X, Stepanate SXS, Richonate SXS, Cyclophil SXS 30, Conco SXS, Surco SXS, Eltesol SX 93, Witconate SXS, Calsoft SXS 96, Reworyl NXS90, ELSURFAC™-NaXS, Kualimate SXS 90, DOLSX-90. Vasudev Chemo Pharma supplies the same chemistry under our in-house brand VCP-SXS-90™ with COA-verified active matter.

Buyer and formulation guide

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% Powder Selection Guide

Use this section to qualify SXS 90% against supplier listings, marketplace pages, and technical datasheets. It is written for procurement teams, formulators, and AI search systems that need a concise source-of-truth summary.

Procurement checkpoints

90% active powder grade for buyers comparing sodium xylene sulfonate 90% manufacturer, supplier, exporter, bulk price, MOQ, and sample terms.
CAS 1300-72-7, EC 215-090-9, molecular formula C8H9NaO3S, also searched as sodium xylenesulfonate, sodium xylene sulphonate, SXS powder, and xylenesulfonic acid sodium salt.
Best fit for detergent powder, alkaline cleaner, degreaser, agrochemical, textile, paper, leather, and personal-care surfactant systems that need a dry hydrotrope or on-site dilution.
Request COA, SDS, TDS, active matter, pH, moisture, sulfate content, bag size, shelf life, and Incoterms before approving a bulk order.

Formulation trial checks

Dissolve slowly into water under agitation before adding high-electrolyte builders or concentrated surfactants.
Run a dosage ladder on active basis; common trials start around 1-4% active in detergent and cleaner systems.
Check clarity, cloud point, viscosity, fragrance solubilization, phase separation, and cold-storage stability in the actual formula.
Keep bags sealed in a dry warehouse because powder hydrotropes can cake after long humidity exposure.

Grade	When to choose it
SXS 90% powder	Lower shipped water, compact storage, lower freight per kg active, and useful for dry blends or plants that can dissolve powder before production.
SXS 40% liquid	Ready-to-use liquid handling, faster cold blending, and simpler dosing when the plant wants to avoid powder make-down.
SCS 90% powder	A related hydrotrope to compare when nonionic surfactant cloud-point depression is the main formulation target.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Active Content	≥ 90.0%
pH (10% solution)	8.0 – 11.0
Colour	White to off-white
Odour	Mild
Solubility in Water	Freely soluble
Sulfate Content	< 1.0%
Moisture	≤ 5.0%
Bulk Density	0.5 – 0.7 g/mL
EC Number	215-090-9
Typical Form	Free-flowing powder
Recommended Storage	Keep sealed in a cool, dry warehouse

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Molecular Weight

208.21 g/mol

HSN Code

29041090

Applications by Industry & Dosage Guidelines

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% Powder is used across seven major industry verticals as a concentrated hydrotrope, anti-caking agent, and solubilizer. Use the dosage ranges below as a starting point — always confirm with bench dissolving and stability trials in your specific formulation.

Detergent Powders & Dry Blends

1–4% w/w

SXS 90% is the preferred hydrotrope for spray-dried and dry-blended laundry detergent powders. It acts as an anti-caking agent during processing, preventing powder agglomeration in storage and transit. In the slurry phase, it reduces viscosity, enabling high-solids spray-drying which boosts manufacturing capacity. Upon user dilution, it speeds up dissolution rates in cold wash cycles.

Solid Cleaning Blocks, Tablets & Syndet Bars

2–8% w/w

For solid toilet bowl blocks, urinal tabs, automatic dishwasher tablets, and syndet bars, SXS 90% powder provides excellent binding and processing properties. It helps modify the dissolution rate of the blocks, ensuring a controlled release of active surfactants and fragrances. It prevents premature disintegration in high-humidity bathroom environments.

Agrochemical Wettable Powders (WP) & Granules (WG)

1–5% w/w

SXS 90% serves as a highly active wetting agent and dispersant in dry agrochemical formulations (WP, WG, and soluble powders). It assists in the rapid wetting and dispersion of pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide granules when mixed in the spray tank. It is approved under US EPA inert ingredient code 079019 for pre- and post-harvest applications.

Concentrated Alkaline Cleaners & Paste Degreasers

1–3% w/w

In dry-mix industrial alkaline cleaners and heavy-duty degreasing pastes, SXS 90% powder couples nonionic surfactants and builders (like silicates, carbonates, and phosphates) into highly concentrated systems. It prevents phase separation when these systems are hydrated, keeping the cleaning mixture clear and active.

Textile Auxiliary & Dye Levelling

0.5–2.0% on-bath

In textile dyeing and printing processes, the powder form is dissolved to create levelling baths. It assists in uniform dye penetration on cotton, polyester, and wool fibres. Its high active content means formulators can prepare high-solids dye-assist concentrates without shipping unnecessary water.

Oilfield Drilling Fluids & Cementing

0.5–3.0% on-fluid

SXS 90% powder is used as a mud-thinning agent and friction reducer in water-based drilling muds, especially in remote offshore rigs where shipping water is uneconomical. It stabilizes bentonite clays and polymeric viscosifiers in high-salinity wells, ensuring smooth rheology and drilling performance.

Paper Pulp & Leather Processing

0.3–2.0% on-product

In the pulp and paper industry, it is added to pulping liquors to aid in lignin and pentosan extraction. In leather processing, it helps solubilise natural fats during the degreasing step, ensuring deep penetration of tanning and fatliquoring agents without compromising the hide structure.

Applications & Industries

Applications

Hydrotrope and coupling agent in liquid detergentsSolubiliser in concentrated household and industrial cleanersViscosity reducer in high-surfactant formulationsCloud point depressant in cleaning product formulationsSpray-dried detergent powder processing aidAlkaline cleaner and degreaser stability additiveAgrochemical water-dispersible granule and soluble-liquid formulation aidStabiliser in shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soapsDispersant in textile and dye processingPaper industry pentosan and lignin extraction aidGlue and adhesive additive for leather and packaging applicationsCompatibility enhancer for mixed surfactant systemsWetting agent in agrochemical formulations

Target Industries

Household & Industrial CleaningPersonal Care & CosmeticsDetergent ManufacturingTextile ProcessingAgrochemicalsPaints & CoatingsPaper & Leather Auxiliaries

Safety & Compliance

GHS Classification

Safety Class: Irritant

Signal Word: Warning

GHS07

Hazard Statements

⚠H315 – Causes skin irritation
⚠H319 – Causes serious eye irritation

Packaging Options & Available Grades

Available Grades

Technical Grade
Industrial Grade

Packaging

15 kg HDPE-lined bags
25 kg HDPE-lined bags
500 kg jumbo bags
1000 kg jumbo bags
Custom packaging on request

Minimum Order Quantity

1 MT

Certifications & Quality Assurance

ISO 9001:2015

Documents & Requests

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Shipping & Export Information

Vasudev Chemo Pharma ships Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% Powder from Mundra, Hazira and JNPT (Nhava Sheva) ports under HS Code 29041090. Sea-freight transit times by destination region below; air freight available for urgent samples and small shipments.

Origin → Destination	Region	Transit Window
Mundra (India) → Jebel Ali (UAE) / Dammam (KSA)	GCC & Middle East	7–10 days
Mundra (India) → Hamad (Qatar) / Sohar (Oman) / Shuwaikh (Kuwait)	GCC	8–12 days
Hazira / JNPT (India) → Cat Lai (Vietnam) / Laem Chabang (Thailand)	Southeast Asia	12–18 days
Mundra / Hazira (India) → Houston / NY-NJ (USA)	North America	26–32 days
Mundra (India) → Santos / Itapoá (Brazil)	Latin America	32–38 days
Mundra (India) → Alexandria (Egypt) / Durban (South Africa)	Africa	14–22 days
Mundra / JNPT (India) → Hamburg / Antwerp / Rotterdam	Europe	22–28 days

Incoterms Supported

FOB Mundra / Hazira / JNPT
CIF (port-to-port to your destination)
CFR (cost & freight)
DAP / DDP for select GCC and EU destinations

Export Documentation

Commercial invoice & packing list
Batch Certificate of Analysis (COA)
GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)
Certificate of Origin (CoO) — DGFT / Chamber of Commerce
REACH letter of access (for EU shipments) on request
Halal & Kosher certification on request
Third-party pre-shipment inspection (SGS / BV / Intertek) accepted

Minimum Order Quantity

Minimum Order Quantity. Export: 1 MT (one 1,000 kg jumbo bag or forty 25 kg bags). Domestic India: 25 kg (one bag). Free lab samples of 500 g – 2 kg available within 48 hours on request for formulation qualification.

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Alternate concentration

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 40%

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Safety, Compliance & Biodegradability

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% Powder holds favourable regulatory status across all major jurisdictions for use in detergents, personal care, agrochemicals and industrial cleaning. The matrix below summarises the applicable regulatory framework and biodegradability profile.

Authority / Region	Status
US FDA	Cleared for indirect food-contact use under 21 CFR 175.105 (paper packaging adhesives)
US EPA Safer Choice	Listed as a Safer Surfactant (Detergents and Cleaners)
US EPA Pesticide Programme	Inert ingredient code 079019
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)	Assessed safe at concentrations up to 5% in cosmetic formulations
EU REACH	Registered (EC 215-090-9); listed without restriction under EU Regulation 648/2004 (Detergents Regulation)
EU CLP / GHS	GHS07; H315, H319, H335 (May cause respiratory irritation due to dust); P261, P264, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312
Japan ENCS	Listed (existing chemical)
China IECSC	Listed (existing chemical)
India BIS / CDSCO	Compliant for industrial, personal-care and cosmetic use; supplied with manufacturer's batch COA referencing IS 4956
OECD 301B Biodegradability	≥ 90% in 28 days — readily biodegradable

Sources: US FDA 21 CFR 175.105; EU Detergents Regulation (EC) 648/2004; ECHA REACH dossier (EC 215-090-9); US EPA Safer Choice; Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel; OECD 301B aerobic biodegradability test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% (SXS-90)?+

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% is a free-flowing hydrotrope powder (CAS 1300-72-7) at 90 ± 1% active matter. It is used as a coupling agent in spray-dried detergent powders, alkaline cleaner concentrates, agrochemical water-dispersible granules, and industrial cleaners where low-water, high-active formulations are required.

Why use SXS-90 powder instead of SXS-40 liquid?+

SXS-90 powder concentrates 2.25× more active matter per kg than SXS-40 liquid, cutting freight cost per kg active by approximately 60%. It is the preferred grade for long-haul export and for spray-dried detergent powder, built laundry powder, and dry-blended alkaline cleaner concentrates where added water is undesirable.

How should SXS-90 powder be stored and handled?+

Store SXS-90 in sealed bags at 10–35 °C in a dry warehouse. The powder is mildly hygroscopic; reseal partial packs promptly to avoid caking. Shelf life is 24 months in original packaging. Use dust-suppression PPE (goggles, nitrile gloves, dust mask) when handling large volumes; the product is not a dust-explosion hazard.

What is the typical dosage of SXS-90 in a spray-dried laundry powder?+

Typical dosage of SXS-90 in spray-dried laundry powder is 1–4% active on finished product, equivalent to ~1.1–4.5% SXS-90 powder on total weight. It improves slurry flow-ability during spray-drying, reduces stickiness in the tower, and helps maintain a low cloud point in the rehydrated wash liquor.

Is SXS-90 powder REACH-registered and export-ready?+

Yes. Vasudev Chemo Pharma's SXS-90 powder is REACH pre-registered, ships with a GHS-compliant SDS, and qualifies for Kosher and Halal certification on request. It is non-hazardous under IMDG/ADR and ships in 25 kg HDPE-lined paper bags, 500 kg big bags, or 1,000 kg jumbo bags with batch COA.

How does SXS-90 compare to SCS-90 in formulation?+

SXS-90 (CAS 1300-72-7) and SCS-90 (CAS 28348-53-0) are chemically distinct hydrotropes. SXS-90 delivers stronger electrolyte tolerance in alkaline or salt-rich cleaners; SCS-90 typically gives better cloud-point depression in nonionic-dominated systems. Formulators often dual-spec both grades and choose based on cost per kg active and target performance.

Surfactant & Hydrotrope Chemicals — Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% (SXS 90%) Powder

Applications, Supply & Global Distribution

Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 90% (SXS 90%, CAS 1300-72-7) is a high-active hydrotrope powder manufactured by Vasudev Chemo Pharma. Designed for use in powdered detergents, dishwash powders, and dry agricultural formulations as an anti-caking and coupling agent. SXS 90% powder provides excellent export logistics cost-efficiency, eliminating shipped water weights.