Product Name: Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Synonyms: Lauryl sulfate sodium salt; Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt

Molecular Formula: C12H25NaO4S

Molecular Weight: 288.38

CAS No.: 151-21-3

EINECS: 205-788-1

Description

Sodium lauryl sulfate (chemical formula C12H25SO4Na), also called sodium dodecyl sulfate, is a negatively charged surfactant (a wetting agent that reduces and lowers the surface tension of a liquid and the tension between two liquids) and is commonly used in numerous hygiene, cosmetic, and cleaning products.

Benefits

1.Sodium lauryl sulfate has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it effective in inhibiting the growth of harmful, disease-causing pathogens.

2.It is used in mouth rinses, hand soaps, and various other oral care products to eliminate microbial agents (protozoans, fungi, bacteria, and viruses).

3.Sodium laurl sulfate is commonly available and an ingredient in high-quality cleaning agents used in various capacities.