| CAS# | 8061-51-6 |
| Synonyms | Sulfonated lignin sodium salt; Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt |
| GROUPS/USES | Construction Chemicals, Feed Additives, Preservatives, Food |
| Markets | Animal care, Construction & Building Materials, Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Sodium lignosulfonate?
Sodium lignosulfonate is a water-soluble, yellow-brown powder that’s derived from lignin that is used in construction, animal feed and food.
What are the properties of Sodium lignosulfonate?
Sodium lignosulfonate is a naturally anionic surfactant that is rich in sulfo and carboxyl Groups. It has good water-solubility, surf-activity, and dispersion capacity.
What are the uses of Sodium lignosulfonate?
Sodium lignosulfonate is used as a water reducing agent in concrete, and as a binder in ceramics and coke. It is used as an ingredient in animal feed due to its preservative and antimicrobial properties. In food, it is used as a de-foaming agent for paper production and in adhesives for food contact items.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Sodium Lignosulfonate to users/customers for Construction Chemicals, Animal feed, and Food.
Sodium lignosulfonate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Brown, amorphous polymer |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, but not in any of the common organic solvents |
| pH (1:100 aqueous solution) | 3 and 11 |
| Assay | NLT 5.0% sulfonate sulfur |
| Lead | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 10.0% |
| Reducing Sugars | NMT 30.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 20.0% |
| Sodium | NMT 10.0% |
| Viscosity of 50% Solution | NMT 3000 centipoises |