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 an anionic surfactant widely used in personal care and cleaning applications for its strong detergency, emulsification, high foaming, and wetting properties. Supplied in granular form, it combines high activity with reduced dusting for easier handling. In personal care, SLS is a key ingredient in bath and shower gels, facial cleansers, shampoos, toothpastes, and aerosol shaving foams, where it also provides a thickening effect. Beyond cosmetics, it is extensively used in light-duty laundry detergents, fine fabric washes, and degreasers, making it a versatile and effective surfactant across multiple industries.
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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
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Lubrication & Greases, Cleaning
Product Uses
All Purpose Cleaners, Dishwashing Detergents, Hair Care, Hand Soap, Skin Care, Bath Soap, Bubble Bath, Dentifrices, Fine Fabric Wash, Green Products, Rug Shampoo, Shampoo, Teeth Whitening, Toothpaste