Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Appearance: Needle or Powder
Application: SLS is widely used in toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, soap, dish soap, laundry detergent and other personal and household cleaning products.
Sodium dodecyl sulfate is an anionic surfactant, belongs to the typical representative of sulfate surfactants, also known as AS, K12, the market is usually white to slightly yellow crystalline powder, and anionic, nonionic compound compatibility, with good emulsification, foaming, foaming, infiltration, decontamination and dispersion of the performance of the foam is rich, biodegradation is fast. Sodium dodecyl sulfate is the main ingredient in detergents. It is widely used as a foaming agent in toothpaste, soap, bath bombs, shampoos, laundry detergents, as well as in cosmetics. 95% of personal skin care products and household cleaning products contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
Property | Details |
Chemical Name | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) |
CAS Number | 151-21-3 |
Molecular Formula | C12H25NaO4S |
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granular |
pH (10% Solution) | 7.0 – 9.5 |
Purity | ≥ 90% |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Density | 1.01 – 1.05 g/cm³ |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight |
Shelf Life | 2 years under proper storage conditions |