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Naxonate® 4AX

Chemical Name
Ammonium xylenesulphonate

Naxonate® 4AX is an effective hydrotrope used in neutral detergents and shampoos. It imparts counter-ion compatibility as well as low sulfate levels. Hydrotropes are a proven answer to solubility problems in a wide variety of commercial applications. Optimum hydrotrope selection can result in enhanced system performance.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Hair Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
  • Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
  • Industrial Cleaning

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
  • Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants

Other characteristics

Brand
Naxonate
Synonyms

Ammonium xylenesulfonate, Cyclophil AXS 40, Stepanate AM, Stepanate AXS, Stepanate AXS 40

Certifications & Compliance
SARA 302, SARA 311/312, SARA 313
Markets
  • HI&I Care
  • Personal Care
Appearance
Clear to light yellow
Soluble In
Water
HII Features
  • Cost Effective
  • Ease Of Formulation
  • Excellent Solubility
  • Excellent Viscosity Control.
  • Good Compatibility
  • Hydrotroping
  • Long-Term Stability
  • Non-Foaming
Technology
  • Cleaning Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Compatibility
  • Cost Effective
  • Ease of Formulation
  • Excellent Stability
  • Low Foaming
  • Solubilizing
  • Superior Performance
  • Thermal Stability
Packaging Type
  • Bulk
  • Drums
Product Features
  • Effective in neutral detergents and shampoos
  • Impacts counter-ion compatibility
Application Format
Rinse Off
Storage Information

Store covered in a dry, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Prevent from freezing. This product will crystallize at 0ºC and may precipitate from solution during storage. Store material above 10ºC.. If material freezes, we suggest heating the material to 100 - 110ºF and agitate the container until material goes back into uniform solution. Material tends to settle when frozen, but overall quality is not impacted.

Chemical Inventories
  • DSL (Canada)
  • TSCA (USA)
Packaging Information
  • Bulk
  • 500 pound drums
Hair Care
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
  • Detergents
  • Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners
Certifications and Compliance
  • SARA 302
  • SARA 311/312
  • SARA 313
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Hydrotrope
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Hydrotrope

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity (at 25ºC)1.12——
Boiling Point101.0ºC—
Colormax. 60—Klett
Crystallization Temperature32.0ºF—
Density9.6lbs/gal—
Vapor Pressure (water)17.0mm Hg—
Flash Pointmin. 250°F—
Molecular Weight203.0——
pH7.0 - 9.0—CLI - GPHAS
Active Contentmin. 40%CLI - ACTV
Ammonium Sulfatemax. 2%CLI - HPLCSULFATE
Transmittancemin. 87%CLI - COLR

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