Abeson DABS

Identification

Chemical description	Dialkylbenzene sulfonic acid with average alkyl chain length C20-26
EC name	Benzene, mono C10-13-alkyl derivs, dist residues, sulfonated
CAS #	-
EC #	931-206-7

Abeson DABS is an anionic surface active agent with superior emulsifying properties suitable for use as an emulsifier and anticorrosive additive in formulations of lubricating oils and greases for industrial and automotive engines. Owing to its outstanding anticorrosive properties it is also used in the production of anticorrosive detergents for metalworking.

Physical and chemical properties

appearance at 20°C	brown viscous liquid
density at 20°C, g/cm³, c.	0.97
viscosity at 20°C, mPa.s, c.	130
active matter, % wt.	70 - 75
unsulfonated matter, % wt.	20 - 25
free sulfuric acid, % wt., max.	2.2
water content, % wt., approx.	0.5