Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Product Description
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), also known as Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), is a widely used anionic surfactant with excellent foaming, detergency, wetting and emulsifying properties.
It is commonly used in detergents, household and industrial cleaning products, personal care formulations, textile processing and other applications requiring effective cleaning and surface-active performance.
Henan Hanhai Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in powder and needle forms for different industrial and formulation requirements. Product specifications and packaging can be selected according to the customer’s application and purchasing needs.
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) |
| Other Name | Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) |
| CAS No. | 151-21-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S |
| Molecular Weight | 288.38 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Powder / Needles |
| Active Matter | ≥90%* |
| Ionic Type | Anionic Surfactant |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water |
| Grade | Industrial / Formulation Grade |
| Origin | China |
Active matter and other specifications may vary according to the selected product grade. Please contact us for the current COA.
Product Features
Excellent Foaming
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate provides rich and stable foam, making it suitable for a wide range of detergent and cleaning formulations.
Strong Detergency
Effective surface activity helps remove oils, dirt and other contaminants in household and industrial cleaning applications.
Good Wetting Performance
SLS reduces surface tension and improves wetting and spreading performance in different formulations.
Emulsifying & Dispersing Properties
Provides useful emulsifying and dispersing performance for various surfactant-based formulations.
Stable Quality
Consistent specifications help provide reliable performance for industrial production and formulation applications.
Applications
Detergents & Cleaning Products
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is widely used as a foaming and cleaning surfactant in detergent powders, liquid cleaners and other household cleaning formulations.
Personal Care Formulations
SLS can be used as a cleansing and foaming surfactant in suitable rinse-off personal care formulations. The appropriate product grade and dosage should be selected according to the formulation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Industrial Cleaning
Its detergency, wetting and foaming properties make Sodium Lauryl Sulfate suitable for various industrial cleaning and degreasing formulations.
Textile Processing
SLS can be used as a wetting and cleaning agent in textile processing and related industrial applications.
Other Industrial Formulations
It can also be used where wetting, emulsifying, dispersing or foaming performance is required in industrial formulations.
Packaging
Typical export packaging:
25 kg bags
Other packaging options may be available according to the selected product grade, order quantity and customer requirements.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep the packaging tightly closed and protect the product from moisture and contamination.
For detailed handling and safety information, please refer to the current SDS.
Documents Available
The following documents can be provided according to the selected Sodium Lauryl Sulfate grade:
COA (Certificate of Analysis)
SDS / MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)
TDS (Technical Data Sheet)
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