SHORT DESCRIPTION
SLS is a surfactant used in cleaning and foaming to reduce surface tension between substances. It's common in home cleaners, cosmetics, and self-care items. SLES shares a similar chemical formula but is less harsh and irritable.
PACKAGING TYPE
hdpe drum
TDS SHEET
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CHEMICAL NAME
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
INDUSTRY
Home Care and Industrial Cleaning
APPLICATION
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
monolauryl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium monolauryl sulfate, sodium dodecane sulfate, lauryl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate - sodium salt, n-lauryl sulfate sodium
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
288.38g/mol
CAS NUMBER
151-21-3
CHEMICAL FORMULA
CH3(CH2)11(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na
HS CODE
34021190
DENSITY
Not Specified
MELTING POINT
206 °C
BOILING POINT
> 100 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
3 Years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
WHY ELCHEMY?
Product FAQs
Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) natural?
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