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Product Category: Anionics

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)

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Synonym: SDS, SLS, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, Lauryl sodium sulfate

Manufactured using natural C12-14 alcohol which is sulphated and then neutralised to form a sodium salt.

Key Properties

Wetting draves 0.5g/l: classed as medium to high wetting power

Stability - unstable in acidic conditions
Excellent foaming and stability

Applications

Carpet cleaners
Detergent applications
Emulsifier for fats
Wetting agent in textiles
Dye retarder when amine groups on the fabric
Shampoo formulations
Emulsion Polymerisation (especially Vinyl Chloride, Styrene Butadiene, Acrylics)
Wetting agent in paints and coatings
Electrophoretic separation of protein and lipids
Dispersant in creams and lotions