Ammonium laureth sulfate is an Ammonium salt of ethoxylated lauryl sulfate Ammonium laureth sulfate uses and applications include: Surfactant, emulsifier for emulsion polymerization (acrylics, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acrylics, SB, paints, coatings), lt.-duty detergents, textiles, cosmetics, hair and skin detergents, pharmaceutical creams and lotions; breaks up and holds oils and soil; viscous builder; foaming agent for plasterboard, lightweight concrete production; in food packaging adhesives