Quick Search
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt is a sodium lauryl sulfate derived from fatty alcohol sulfonated via Stepan's continuous SO3 process.
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt of this process is then spray-dried to produce a white powder.
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt is used in powdered bubble baths, hand cleaners, and detergents.
CAS: 73296-89-6
EINECS: 277-362-3
Synonyms
C12-16ALKYLSULPHATE,SODIUMSALT;NATRIUMLAURYLSULFAT C12/16, 29-31 %IG;sodium mono-C12-16-alkyl sulfate;Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-16-alkyl esters, sodium salts;Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-16-alkyl esters, sodium salts;73296-89-6;277-362-3;Alkyl(C12-C16)alcohol sulfate sodium salt;DTXSID40104773;EC 277-362-3;EINECS 277-362-3;Sodium lauryl sulfate ; Sulfuric acid, C12-16-alkyl(even numbered) esters, sodium salts ; Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-16-alkyl esters, sodium salt ; Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-16-alkyl esters, sodium salts ; Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-16-alkyl esters, sodium salts
Because of its excellent foaming properties, Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt is used in liquid hand soaps, shampoos, and other personal care and detergent applications.
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt, also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate, is a widely used anionic surfactant known for its excellent cleansing and emulsifying properties. Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt is extensively used in numerous personal care and household products, including shampoos, toothpastes, soaps, and detergents, due to its ability to generate a rich, foamy lather that enhances the user experience.
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt Chemical Properties
Boiling point: 187-208℃ at 100.7-101kPa
Vapor pressure: 0-97Pa at 20-25℃
Form: Powder
LogP: -2.42--2.1 at 20℃
Surface tension: 29.9-31.9mN/m at 1g/L and 23℃
Dissociation constant: 1.73-2.15 at 20℃
EPA Substance Registry System: Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt (73296-89-6)
Applications and Uses of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
In personal care products, Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt acts as a powerful cleaning agent that effectively removes oils and dirt, ensuring thorough cleanliness.
Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt's emulsifying properties allow it to mix water and oils, making it a key component in moisturizing formulations and lotions.
Beyond personal care, Alkyl(C12-C16) Alcohol Sulfate Sodium Salt is also utilized in industrial applications such as textile processing, where it aids in wetting and dispersion, and as a foaming agent in products like firefighting foams and emulsion polymerization.
