Secondary Alkane Sodium Salt

Anionic surfactants
CAS 97489-15-1

Causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319). No systemic toxicity classification. Not on US TSCA inventory.

Secondary alkane sodium salt (CAS 97489-15-1) is an anionic surfactant used in iron removers and decontamination products. It provides cleaning, wetting, and emulsification functions. The ingredient carries H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) at neat concentration. Moderate aquatic toxicity (LC50 fish >1 mg/L; EC50 Daphnia 9.2 mg/L; LOEC Daphnia 1.6 mg/L) — drain-destined products should account for aquatic impact at consumer rinse-off dilutions.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: yes
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 5/5

Purpose: Anionic surfactant providing cleaning and emulsification in iron removers and decontamination sprays

2 products contain this

Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover
iron-remover
Meguiar's Hot Rims Black Wheel Cleaner
wheel-cleaner
Prop 65

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