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Product Category: Anionics
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
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.
Specification
Appearance @ 25°C
Pale yellow liquid
SAM % (equivalent Weight 296 )
27.0 - 30.0
pH (5% aqueous)
7.0 - 9.0
Typical Properties
CAS no
68585-47-7
Alternate CAS
151-21-3, 68955-19-1
EINECS
271-557-1
Alternate EINECS
205-788-1, 273-257-1
Activity
28%
Viscosity
50 centipoise @ 25°C
Biodegradability
Readily biodegradable
INCI
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Key Properties
- Wetting draves 0.5g/l: classed as medium to high wetting power
- Stability - unstable in acidic conditions
- Excellent foaming and stability
Applications
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Carpet cleaners
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Detergent applications
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Emulsifier for fats
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Wetting agent in textiles
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Dye retarder when amine groups on the fabric
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Shampoo formulations
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Emulsion Polymerisation (especially Vinyl Chloride, Styrene Butadiene, Acrylics)
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Wetting agent in paints and coatings
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Electrophoretic separation of protein and lipids
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Dispersant in creams and lotions