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Sodium Dodecyl (Lauryl) Sulfate

Technical Data Sheet
Chemical Agent Water Treatment

Description Sodium Dodecyl (Lauryl) Sulfate, Texapon, SDS or SLS, chemical

formula CH3(CH2)11SO4Na, CAS Number 151‐21‐3, is a chemical agent,
in solid (powder form), as a highly effective surfactant.

Point of Use Sodium dodecyl (lauryl) sulfate is an anionic surfactant, very common
as a detergent, alone or blended with other components, to remove
oily stains or fouling residues. Additionally it is considered generally as
safe ingredient for food industry, listed in USFDA, CFR 172.822 and it
is suitable for some pharma applications in liquid dispersions,
solutions, emulsions, tablets, creams, lotions, etc.

Package Solid dodecyl (lauryl) sulfate is available in 25 kg bags.

Handling and Storage
Sodium dodecyl (lauryl) sulfate is slightly alkaline and should be
handled with all appropriate pre‐cautions, as mentioned in Material
Safety Data Sheet. However sodium dodecyl (lauryl) sulfate is not
considered dangerous and can be stored in a dry and cool ventilated
area.

General Information

Name Sodium dodecyl (lauryl) sulfate

Commercial name Texapon
Chemical formula CH3(CH2)11SO4Na
Appearance White to yellowish solid powder
Molecular weight 288.37 g/mol
CAS Number 151‐21‐3
ATC Code A06AG11 (WHO)

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