MESAPON®Sodium Methyl Ester Sulfonate
India’s Trusted Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) Manufacturer
MESAPON® (Methyl Ester Sulfonate - MES) is Atharva Science's flagship eco-friendly anionic surfactant derived from renewable natural palm oil. It offers superior detergency, hard water tolerance, high biodegradability, and excellent cost efficiency compared to conventional surfactants like LABSA.
Bio-based & Sustainable
Superior Hard-Water Tolerance
Rich, Stable Foam
Mild & Skin-Friendly
What is Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES)?
Methyl Ester Sulfonate is a bio-based anionic surfactant produced by sulfonating methyl esters derived from renewable palm or palm-kernel oil feedstock. Widely regarded as a next-generation alternative to petrochemical surfactants like LABSA, MES combines strong detergency with meaningfully better environmental credentials, making it the surfactant of choice for forward-looking detergent manufacturers.
Why Formulators Choose MESAPON®
Applications & Industries Served
Applications
Industries Served
Ready-to-Use, Reliably Packed
MESAPON® ships in moisture-protective bags and drums, built for safe handling and storage from our facility to your production line.
Packaging
25 kg HDPE woven bags with inner PE liner or 500 kg jumbo bags.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety
Non-hazardous under normal handling. Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Product Specifications
- Active Matter Content (%)
- ≥ 80.0%
- Free Methyl Ester (%)
- ≤ 2.5%
- pH (1% aq. solution)
- 5.5 - 7.5
- Moisture Content (%)
- ≤ 3.0%
- Color (5% Amide Sol, Hazen)
- ≤ 50
MESAPON® MES vs. LABSA
| Criteria | MESAPON® MES | LABSA |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Water Performance | Excellent | Moderate |
| Biodegradability | Readily Biodegradable | Moderate |
| Feedstock | Renewable (Palm-based) | Petrochemical |
| Skin Mildness | Mild | Can be Harsh |
| Cold-Water Wash Performance | Strong | Reduced |
| Cost at Scale | Competitive | Competitive |
MESAPON® FAQs
Atharva Science, based in Surat, Gujarat, is a leading manufacturer of Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) in India, producing the bio-based anionic surfactant under its own MESAPON® brand for laundry, dishwash and industrial cleaning formulations.
MESAPON® is Methyl Ester Sulfonate, a bio-based anionic surfactant. Compared to petro-chemical LABSA, MESAPON® provides better detergency in hard water, is more biodegradable, and offers significant cost savings.
Yes, MESAPON® can replace 50% to 100% of LABSA in detergent formulations depending on the target performance and cost requirement.
MESAPON® (Methyl Ester Sulfonate) has CAS number 93348-22-2.
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