Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Powder
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surface active agent commonly used in cosmetics. It is well-known for causing skin discomfort, which can lead to altered skin barrier function and water-loss. For this reason, the FDA recommends using less than 1% in personal care products. However, when used appropriately, sodium lauryl sulfate can also provide certain skin benefitting properties.
Application
It is used as foaming agent in tooth pastes, Shaving Creams, Powder shampoo etc. In pharmaceutical industry it is used for Tableting. It is widely used in Toothpaste, to produce Shampoo & Fire Fighting Foams. • It is used in firefighting equipment also.
Technical Specification
| CAS NO. | 151-21-3 |
| EINECS NO. | 205-788-1 |
| FORMULA | CH3(CH2)11OSO3Na |
| MOL WT. | 290 - 310 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Active Matter % | 95 Min |
| pH (1% Aqueous Solution) | 8.5 - 10.5 |
| Sodium Sulphate % | 4.0 Max |
| Sodium Chloride % | 0 .5 Max |
| Un-Sulfated Matter % | 2.0 Max |
| Moisture % | 2.0 Max |
An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry.
SDS is Popular anionic detergent