Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

INCI:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Also known as:
SLS · Sodium dodecyl sulfate

Anionic surfactant with abundant, fast-generating foam, with good wetting and detergent power in aqueous systems. It complements sodium laureth sulfate in formulas that require greater foam volume. Common in powder detergents, cleaning pastes, and foaming products.

Functions

Anionic surfactantFoaming agentWetting agent

Typical applications

  • Powder detergents
  • Cleaning pastes and creams
  • Shampoos and toothpastes
  • Industrial foaming agents
PSE