Kemsurf DSA

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.

Key Properties

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

• Stability - unstable in acidic conditions
• Excellent foaming and stability

Uses

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• 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