Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Info
Name: Sulfonated castor oil
Alias: Turkey red oil, Sulphated castor oil
CAS No.: 8002-33-3
Composition: Complex sulfonate mixture of castor oil triglyceride, no single fixed molecular formula
Main functional group: Sulfonic acid sodium salt, hydroxyl, ester group
Molecular weight: Mixed polymer, no fixed molecular weight
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Amber to dark brown viscous oily liquid
- Odor: Faint characteristic oil odor
- Solubility: Miscible with water to form stable emulsion; soluble in ethanol, glycol solvents; slightly soluble in mineral oil
- Density (20℃): 1.02–1.08 g/cm3
- pH Value (1% aqueous solution): 6.0–8.0, weak neutral
- Viscosity: High viscosity, good spreading and wetting ability
- Hygroscopy: Strong hygroscopicity, easily absorbs water vapor in air
- Emulsifying performance: Excellent oil-water emulsifier, can emulsify vegetable oil, mineral oil, wax
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Castor oil ricinoleic acid triglyceride modified by sulfonation, contains hydrophilic sulfonate group and lipophilic long alkyl chain
- Anionic surfactant characteristic: Dissociates sulfonate anion in water, has wetting, emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating properties
- Acid-base stability: Stable under neutral and weak alkaline conditions; precipitates layered when encountering strong acid, high concentration of calcium/magnesium heavy metal ions
- Hydrolysis performance: Long-term boiling in aqueous solution will slowly hydrolyze to release fatty acid and sulfate
- Thermal stability: Stable below 100℃; long-term heating above 120℃ easy to darken and decompose
- Compatibility: Compatible with nonionic surfactants, weak cationic additives; incompatible with strong acid, hard water metal ions, strong cationic surfactants
- Lubricity: Long fatty carbon chain provides excellent lubrication and softening effect
3. Main Application Fields
1. Textile Printing & Dyeing Industry (Core Application)
- Leveling agent & solubilizer for acid dyes, disperse dyes; improve dye solubility, uniform coloring, prevent color spot
- Fiber softener for wool, silk, nylon; soften fabric, enhance hand feel, eliminate static electricity
- Emulsifier for textile printing paste, improve paste fluidity and penetration
- Degreasing auxiliary for raw silk, wool scouring
2. Leather Processing Auxiliary
- Leather fatliquoring agent: Penetrate leather fiber, make leather soft, plump, flexible, prevent hardening and cracking
- Leather dye leveling agent, improve color uniformity of leather surface
3. Industrial Emulsifier & Lubricant
- Emulsifier for metal cutting fluid, water-based lubricant, form stable oil-water emulsion
- Emulsifying auxiliary for pesticide emulsifiable concentrate, help oil-soluble pesticide active ingredients disperse in water
4. Coating & Ink Additive
Wetting dispersant for water-based coatings, water-based ink; reduce surface tension, improve pigment dispersion, eliminate pinholes and shrinkage cavity
5. Cosmetic & Daily Chemical Auxiliary
Mild emulsifier for cream, emulsion, hand cleaning products; moisturizing softening auxiliary, low irritation to skin
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 8002-33-3 |
| Appearance | Amber dark brown viscous liquid |
| Active Substance Content | 40–70% (customizable) |
| Moisture Content | 30–60% |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.0–8.0 |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water without oil separation |
| Hard Water Resistance | Tolerate medium hardness water, no obvious precipitation |
| Chroma | Dark amber uniform liquid without suspended impurities |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum / 1000L IBC tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; isolate strong acid, metal salt raw materials, avoid long-term high temperature storage |
| Transportation Rule | Ordinary surfactant liquid, sealed anti-leak packaging |
| Shelf Life | 18 months under intact sealed packaging |
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