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DOWFAX™ 3B2
INCI: Sodium Decyl Diphenyl Oxide Disulfonate
Overview
Solution Surfactant
Formulation benefits
- Broad pH Stability
- Easily rinsed from surfaces
- Excellent detergency
- Excellent wetting
- Hard water tolerant
Applications
Auto Dish WashHand Dish WashLaundry DetergentsFloor CareRaised Hard Surface CareToilet Bowl Care
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Water phase
Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.
Functional role
Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.
Pairs well with
- A secondary amphoteric surfactant
- A mild conditioning agent
- A thickening salt or gum
Handling watch-outs
- Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Dow
- CAS
- 36445-71-3, 70146-13-3
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