Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
CompareAliases: SDS, SLS, Sodium dodecyl sulfate
High-detergency anionic surfactant for cleansing, wetting, and foam generation in aqueous formulations.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
| IUPAC Name | Sodium dodecyl sulfate |
| Other Names | SDS, SLS, Sodium dodecyl sulfate |
| Abbreviations | SDS, SLS |
| Molecular Formula | C12H25NaO4S |
| CAS # | 151-21-3 |
| EC # | 205-788-1 |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a high-foaming anionic surfactant commonly used in cleaning and rinse-off systems. It provides strong detergency and wetting but can be more irritating than milder surfactant systems, so formulation context, concentration, co-surfactants, and finished-product exposure should be reviewed carefully.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Industrial Degreaser
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Dishwashing Liquid
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Shampoo
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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