Industrial cleaning application

Sodium Cumene Sulfonate in Hard-Surface Cleaners, APCs & Degreasers

Alkaline all-purpose cleaners, metal degreasers and floor strippers carry high builder and solvent loads that push surfactants toward separation. Sodium Cumene Sulfonate is the coupling agent that keeps these tough concentrates a single, stable, clear phase.

Quick answer: In hard-surface cleaners and degreasers, Sodium Cumene Sulfonate couples solvent and surfactant phases at high builder loadings (silicate, carbonate, caustic, EDTA, citrate), preventing salting-out and keeping concentrates clear. It also solubilises d-limonene, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents and improves rinse-off. Vasudev Chemo Pharma supplies SCS 40% liquid and 90% powder for cleaner manufacturers.

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Why alkaline cleaners need a strong hydrotrope

  • Stabilises clear single-phase concentrates with NaOH, sodium silicate/metasilicate and carbonate builders
  • Prevents salting-out of the surfactant layer at high electrolyte
  • Solubilises d-limonene, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents in degreasers and floor strippers
  • Improves rinse-off and reduces residue on stainless steel, glass and painted surfaces
  • Low foam profile suits machine and CIP cleaning

Grade choice for cleaner concentrates

For high-active/high-builder concentrates you want to minimise added water, so SCS 90% powder is often the better economic choice; SCS 40% liquid remains convenient for ready-to-use and lower-concentrate cleaners. For very high-electrolyte alkaline systems, also see our SCS vs SXS comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hydrotrope for an alkaline degreaser?+
Sodium Cumene Sulfonate is an excellent choice — it couples solvent and surfactant at high builder loadings and resists salting-out. In some very high-electrolyte systems SXS is also used; both are available options.
Does SCS help solubilise solvents like d-limonene?+
Yes. SCS helps keep d-limonene, glycol ethers and aromatic solvents solubilised in cleaner and floor-stripper concentrates, maintaining a clear, stable product.
Which grade for a concentrated industrial cleaner?+
Concentrated cleaners usually favour SCS 90% powder to avoid diluting the pack with water; ready-to-use cleaners can use SCS 40% liquid.
Can you supply in bulk for cleaner manufacturers?+
Yes. Vasudev Chemo Pharma supplies SCS 40% and 90% in drums, IBCs and bags with batch COA and export terms for institutional and industrial cleaner makers.

Get SCS 40% / 90% pricing and a free sample

Send your grade (40% liquid or 90% powder), quantity, packaging, destination port and incoterm. Vasudev Chemo Pharma — an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer in Gujarat, India — replies within 24 hours with price, lead time, COA/SDS and a free evaluation sample.

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