Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
CAS# 151-21-3
Property
- Appearance
- Odor
- Active Matter
- pH 1% w/v dilution
- Moisture
- Sodium Sulfate
- Alkalinity (as NaOH)
- Free Oil
- Color
Unit
- %
- % (KF)
- %
- %
- %
- %T (5% AI @ 1 cm pathlength)
Specification
- Granule or Needle
- Mild Surfactant
- 93 Minimum
- 8 to 11
- 4 Maximum
- 1.5 Maximum
- 0.4 Maximum
- 2.0 Maximum
- 98 Minimum
Application
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant commonly used for a wide variety of personal care applications including bath and shower gels, facial cleansers, shampoos, and toothpastes. SLS serves as a foaming agent in products such as aerosol shaving foams. SLS is also used in cleaning applications such as laundry detergents or degreasers.
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Technical
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drum quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS or NaDS), sodium laurilsulfate
Molecular Formula
NaC12H25SO4
Market Segment
Cleaning, Cosmetics & Personal Care
Product Uses
All Purpose Cleaners, Dishwashing Detergents, Hair Care, Hand Soap, Skin Care