Appearance
White or cream colored solid
Description
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a foaming agent naturally derived from coconut and/or palm kernel oil. SLS has a long history of safe use in a variety of consumer personal care products. It is used in creams and pastes to properly disperse the ingredients.
Function
Is an anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions. It is used as a fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes.
Synonyms
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Unipon L 100; Texapon L-100; Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester, sodium salt; SLS; Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Packages
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Surfactants-alkyl sulfates
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 5 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 204 - 207 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 288.38 g/mol