Chemical Product

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Molecular FormulaC12H25NaO4S CAS151-21-3 Molecular Weight288.38 g/mol g/mol

SynonymsSLS

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant and detergent used in a wide range of cleaning and cosmetic products due to its ability to form foams and its cleansing properties.

- Cleaning Products: Used as a foaming agent and surfactant in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and toothpaste. - Household Products: Applied in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and surface cleaners. - Industrial Cleaning: Used in degreasers and industrial cleaning products. - Personal Care: Used as an emulsifier and cleanser in cosmetic formulations.

Appearance	White or cream-colored powder or paste
Odor	Odorless
Molecular Formula	C12H25NaO4S
Molecular Weight	288.38 g/mol
Boiling Point	Decomposes above 300 °C
Density	1.01 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in water
Flash Point	60 °C
Chemical Stability	Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight

IUPAC Name	sodium dodecyl sulfate
Molecular Formula	C12H25NaO4S
Molecular Weight	288.38 g/mol g/mol
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey	DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

H228 Flammable solid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H370 Causes damage to organs
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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