Sulfonic Acid │ C18H30SO3

Benzene Sulfonic Acid Album (LABSA)

Additional information

HS Code

34021190

Deliver Terms

FCA, FOB, CIF, CFR, CPT Based on customer’s inquiry

Min Order

24 MT / 1 × 20 ft FCL

Packaging

220 Lit HDPE drums

Origin

Iran

Description

Sulfonic acid, with the formula RS(=O)2-OH, is a group of organosulfur compounds where:

  • R = Organic aryl or alkyl group S(=O)2-OH = Sulfonyl hydroxide group

Sulfonic acid is a very strong acid and may produce strong corrosive effects. Thus, preventing exposure and accurate handling must be performed in order to prevent corrosion and other forms of damage.

Sulfonic acids are extremely strong acids. In fact, they are a million times more acidic than other kinds of acids such as acetic acid and benzoic acid. This acid is non-oxidizing, colorless, soluble with water and may have detergent-like characteristics. It is highly used in the chemical industries, but since it is highly acidic, standard measures must be observed in terms of handling, storage and exposure to this material.

When tubes and piping are exposed, the materials used must be resistant enough to the corrosive effects of sulfonic acids.

Moreover, it is also capable of causing eye, skin and lung irritation as well as burns in extreme cases. Thus, occupational exposure limits should be implemented for safe industrial practices.

Industries that make use of sulfonic acid should have enclosed operations with the use of local ventilation or exhaust to release the chemicals. If this is not possible, respirators should be worn and warning information should be posted at the work area to communicate all the safety and health hazards about this corrosive element.

Applications

  • Drilling Fluids
  • Detergent
  • Health and Medical

Safety tips

The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to Alkane Sulfonic Acid: * Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. * Breathing Alkane Sulfonic Acid can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath.

Environmental Effects:

 

The product is not classified as dangerous to environment. The user is advised to use anyway good work practice and to avoid contamination of environment.

Other Effects:

 

The product is a strong acid which reacts exothermally with bases. Dilution with water produces heat.

 For more information regarding handling, transport and first aid please refer to our Safety Data   Sheet (SDS

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