Sodium Toluene Sulfonate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Toluenesulfonate
- Sodium Toluenesulphonate
- STS
Sodium toluene sulfonate supplier for detergent, cleaner, personal-care and industrial formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also written sodium toluenesulfonate or sodium toluenesulphonate and abbreviated STS, it is the sodium salt of toluenesulfonic acid used mainly as a hydrotrope and coupling agent.
Commercial forms include white to off-white powder or granules and aqueous solution grades at a stated concentration. Buyers should specify active matter, water content, colour, pH, insoluble matter and any isomer requirement rather than relying on the STS abbreviation as a complete specification.
Cleaning-product formulators use sodium toluene sulfonate to improve component compatibility and manage viscosity in concentrated liquid detergents, hard-surface cleaners and degreasers. Selected personal-care, textile and industrial aqueous formulations also use it as a solubilising or coupling aid. It remains a separate product from sodium xylene sulfonate and SDBS.
Send the required solid or solution form, concentration or active matter, isomer requirement, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. A 25 kg pack is a known commercial option; current availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- technical solid, aqueous solution
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder or granules, or a clear to pale aqueous solution
Sodium Toluene Sulfonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical solid sodium toluene sulfonate | white to off-white powder or granules | — | Dry hydrotrope and coupling agent for detergent, cleaner and formulation manufacture where the buyer controls active matter and isomer composition. | A 25 kg option is known; the offered pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Sodium toluene sulfonate solution | clear to pale aqueous solution at a stated concentration | — | Liquid dosing into concentrated cleaning and formulated aqueous systems where a pre-dissolved hydrotrope simplifies handling and incorporation. | Confirm the required concentration and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium toluene sulfonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium toluene sulfonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | sodium salt of toluenesulfonic acid | — |
| Commercial form | dry solid or aqueous solution at a stated concentration | — |
| Isomer composition | confirmed against the buyer specification for the grade quoted | — |
| Common grade controls | active matter, water content, colour, pH and insoluble matter as applicable to the selected solid or solution grade | — |
Sodium Toluene Sulfonate applications
Safety and handling
Keep solid grades sealed and dry, and keep solution containers closed to prevent contamination or concentration change. Follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about sodium toluene sulfonate
What is sodium toluene sulfonate used for?
It is used mainly as a hydrotrope and coupling agent in concentrated detergent, cleaner and other aqueous formulations. It can improve the compatibility of formulation components and help control viscosity, subject to testing in the complete system.
Should I request solid or solution-grade STS?
Solid powder or granules suit buyers who prepare their own solution or dry blend the material. An aqueous grade can simplify pumping and liquid dosing. State the required active matter or solution concentration when enquiring.
Is sodium toluene sulfonate the same as sodium xylene sulfonate?
No. Both may be used as hydrotropes, but STS and sodium xylene sulfonate are different chemical products. Use the exact identity and specification named in the formulation rather than treating the two salts as interchangeable.
Does STS refer to one toluenesulfonate isomer?
Commercial naming does not always state the isomer distribution. Buyers who require a specific isomer or mixture should include that requirement in the purchasing specification so the quoted grade can be checked against it.
Which specifications matter for sodium toluene sulfonate?
State the required active matter, water content or solution concentration, isomer composition, colour, pH and insoluble-matter limits. The physical form and intended formulation also help define the suitable grade.
Is a 25 kg sodium toluene sulfonate pack available?
A 25 kg commercial option is known for this product family. Pack type, grade, current availability and documentation are confirmed for the actual quotation rather than promised as fixed catalogue terms.