S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SODIUM OCTYL SULFATE

Synonyms:			Sulfuric acid, monoctyl ester, sodium salt

Formula:				C8H17OSO3Na

M.W.:					232.28

C.A.S.:				142-31-4

Description:				Fine white crystalline powder

Identification (IR):			Conforms to standard

Assay (acidimetric):			99.0% Minimum
(calculated on dried substance)

Loss on drying:			1.0% maximum
 (105° C, vacuum)

UV:					200nm A: = <0.1
(5% in water)			220nm A: = <0.07
					230nm A: = <0.06
					250nm A: = <0.03
					260nm A: = <0.03

Chloride (Cl):			< 1000 PPM

Solubility:				Clear colorless
(25% in water at 25° C)

Effective: 08/01/19