SLS Powder Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Powder CAS 151-21-3
Products Description
Highly Active, high quality SLS Powdered sodium lauryl sulfate. Useful in powdered or tablet or blended liquid hard surface, and carpet cleaners, powdered bubble baths, and cleansing preparations, scouring and foaming agents SLS is also commonly used in many in textile and industrial cleaners, powdered hand cleaners. Great to use in bath products, shampoos, foaming powders and more.
- Excellent solubility in water, making it faster to dissolve in production and easier to rinse off in use.
- Great compatibility with other surfactants, resulting in great formulating flexibility.
- Outstanding foaming and cleaning ability, with good resistance to hard water.
- Particularly suitable for making high-quality toothpastes.
Basic Analysis
Item
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Results
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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Active matter (%)
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95.56
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petroleum ether soluble substances (%)
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0.28
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Na2SO4(%)
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2.36
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NaCL(%)
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0.03
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Water(%)
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1.77
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PH Value(1% aq solution)
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9.26
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Whiteness(WG)
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81.1
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Alkalinity
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0.1
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Total alcohols
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60.5
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Unsulfated alcohols
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0.28
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Function
- Cleaning ability: SLS is a powerful detergent that can effectively remove grease, dirt and impurities and is suitable for a variety of cleaning products.
- Foam formation: SLS can produce rich foam and enhance the user experience. It is often used in shampoo and shower gel.
- Emulsification: As an emulsifier, SLS can help mix water and oil, improving the texture and stability of the product.
- Stain removal ability: In household cleaning products, SLS can effectively remove stubborn stains and improve cleaning results.
Application
Personal care products:
- Shampoo: Acts as the primary cleansing ingredient to help remove oil and dirt from hair.
- Body Wash and Soap: Provides rich lather and cleansing effect.
- Toothpaste: Used as a foaming agent to help clean teeth.
Household cleaning products:
- Dishwashing liquid: Used to remove grease from dishes and kitchen surfaces.
- Cleaning agent: used for cleaning various surfaces, with good decontamination ability.
Industrial Application:
- Emulsifier: Used as an emulsifier and thickener in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Common foaming agents used in cosmetics
- Anionic Surfactant Foaming Agents
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): A common anionic surfactant with good foaming and cleaning properties, often used in shampoos and body washes, but it can be irritating to the skin.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS): Similar to SLS, but with lower irritation, suitable for various cleansing products.
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (LS-30): An amino acid-based anionic surfactant with excellent foaming performance, rich and stable foam, good cleaning and antistatic capabilities, and high tolerance to hard water and electrolytes.
- Nonionic Surfactant Foaming Agents
Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Sulfonate Sodium: A mild nonionic surfactant with good foaming and cleaning effects, commonly used in facial cleansers and body washes.
Lauryl Glucoside: Derived from natural plants, it has mild foaming and moisturizing effects, suitable for cleansing products for sensitive skin.
- Amphoteric Surfactant Foaming Agents
Cocoyl Isethionate (CAB/CAPB): With good foaming and mildness, it is often used in shampoos and body washes to reduce skin irritation.
Lauroamphoacetate: Also has good foaming and mildness, suitable for gentle cleansing products.
- Amino Acid-based Foaming Agents
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: Has mild foaming and cleaning effects with low skin irritation, suitable for various cleansing products.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate: Good foaming performance with rich and stable foam, mild to the skin, suitable for high-end cleansing products.
- Other Foaming Agents
Sorbitol FB 10S: A nonionic foam stabilizer specifically for improving foam quality in amino acid systems, making the foam rich, dense, and elastic when added.
Hostapon™ CT Paste-C: A natural taurine surfactant derived from coconut oil, with excellent foaming, lubricating, and mild properties, suitable for various cosmetic applications.