Sodium lauryl sulphate

CAS #151-21-3

NaC12H25SO4

About

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), also known as Sodium dodecyl sulfate, is a widely used surfactant in cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care products. The sodium lauryl sulfate formula is a highly effective anionic surfactant used to remove oily stains and residues.

Synonyms

Sodium monododecyl sulfate; Sodium lauryl sulfate; Sodium monolauryl sulfate; Sodium dodecanesulfate; dodecyl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt; n-dodecyl sulfate sodium; Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

Sodium dodecyl sulfate

Appearance

Yellowish Paste

Molar Mass

288.38 g/mol

Density

Melting Point

Boiling Point

> 100

Solubility in Water

ca. 400g/

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Viscosity

Odour

Characteristic

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Uses & Applications

SLS lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions and is used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, and detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes. It is also used in creams and pastes to properly disperse the ingredients and as research tool in protein biochemistry.

Market Driving Factors

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Market size was valued at USD 617.9 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 921.8 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.54% from 2023 to 2030.

Grades Available

Technical, Coesmetic Grade.

Origin

India

Packaging

220 Kg Drum

Stability/Shelf Life

1 Year

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