Calsoft® L-40 is a 40% solids sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, serving as an effective wetting agent, surface tension reducer, foaming agent, and detergent in HI&I applications.

Chemical Name: Benzenesulfonic acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl derivs., sodium salts

CAS Number: 68081-81-2

Chemical Family: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), Sulfonates

Labeling Claims: CleanGredients (DfE)

Certifications & Compliance: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), EPA Registered, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SARA 311/312

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Agrochemicals Features
HII Features
Product Benefits
  • Calsoft® L-40 is manufactured using proprietary sulfonation technology which produces a superior quality and consistent product.
  • Calsoft® L-40 is readily pumpable at temperatures above 40°F. Calsoft® L-40 is CleanGredients® Listed, which means it has been pre-approved by the U.S. EPA to meet the criteria of their Safer Choice Standard. 

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Home Care Applications
Product Applications
  • Calsoft® L-40 is a high foaming anionic surfactant that offers outstanding detergency, emulsification, and soil removal performance on a wide variety of hard and soft surfaces.
  • Calsoft® L-40 is perfect for manual dish wash, laundry, fine fabric wash, car wash, hard surface cleaners and more. Alkanolamides, amine oxides, betaines and salt can be used to increase the viscosity of Calsoft® L-40 based formulas.
  • The detergent, foaming and emulsifying characteristics of Calsoft® L-40 make it adaptable for use in agricultural emulsions, dye bath leveling and air entrainment for concrete and gypsum board.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Clear yellow liquid (at 25°C)
Miscible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (at 5% Active Solution, 40mm)max. 50-Klett
Density9.0lbs/gal-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, Initial)141mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)134mm-
Freeze Point37.6°F-
pH7.0 - 8.0--
Solids Content40.0wt%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information

Calsoft® L-40 is available in 450 lb. poly drums, 2300 lb. poly totes and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Information
  • Recommended storage temperatures are 51-120°F. Avoid freezing and excessive heat.
  • If material is frozen, mild heat (70-90°F) and agitation should bring product back to original quality. Ensure product is homogenous before use.
  • Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe good industrial hygiene practices. Spilled material is slippery and foams profusely when hit with a stream of water. Do not store with strong oxidizing agents.