Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- CAS
- 9004-82-4
- EC
- 933-296-3
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (CAS 9004-82-4) is an anionic surfactant derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, supplied as a clear viscous liquid with 70% active content, and it provides foaming and emulsifying performance in hard water for shampoos, body washes, household detergents, industrial cleaners and textile wetting agents. It is biodegradable and widely used in cleaning formulations, meeting purity standards from industry surfactants and EFSA cosmetic ingredient database.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | (C2H4O)nC12H26O4S.Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 272.38 g/mol |
| Appearance | solid |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear viscous |
| Odor | Odorless |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| Grades available | Cosmetic Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Applications
Essential in shampoos and body washes for lathering; in household detergents for grease cutting; in industrial cleaners for surface degreasing; in cosmetics for emulsion stability; and in textile processing for wetting agents.
Safety & Risks
Irritates eyes and skin upon direct contact; may cause allergic dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Avoid aerosol formation to prevent inhalation; low toxicity but monitor environmental release; wear protective gear per ChemSpider hazard notes.
Packaging
Packed in 180 kg stainless steel drums with vented closures for pressure relief. Store upright in chemical-resistant shelving units, away from strong acids to avoid decomposition.