Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Product Description
Product | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
CAS | 151-21-3 |
Formula | CH3(CH2)10CH2OSO3Na |
Synonym | SDS, SLS, Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt (1:1), Sodium dodecyl sulphate |
Typical Product Specifications
Anionic Actives | pt(mw 296) 27.5 -28.5 |
pH of 10% water solution | 7.5-8.5 |
NaCl | 0.3 Max |
Na2SO4 | 0.3 Max |
Unsulfated Matter | 0.5 Max |
Foreign Matters (-0.2-0.9 mm) | 0.03 - 0.05 |
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209 | 50 max |
Viscocity | 500cps Max |
Sulfite | (strip test) Negative |
Preoxide | (strip test) Negative |
Specific gravity | 1.08 |
Density | 8.84 lbs/gal |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Non-emulsifier; surfactant; Used to prevent the formation of emulsions in the drilling fluid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used in numerous detergents and cleaning products for the removal of oily residues and stains. Parchem offers this material as a solid or in concentrations of 28-30% and 48-50% in water Use: CLEANSING, DENATURANT, EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT |
Class | Surfactants - Esters - Ethoxylates, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Non GMO, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
Function | Intermediates, Surfactant, Drilling Fluid Additives |
Industry | Cosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing |

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