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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 8474
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 8474

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Description

White, water-soluble powder with faint greasy odor. Sodium lauryl sulfate is used as a surfactant in detergents and toothpaste.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sodium dodecyl sulfate

Chemical structure

Sodium lauryl sulfate.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in water. Emulsifies fats.

Composition C12H25O4S.Na
CAS 151-21-3
Melting Point 204-207
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 288.38

Hazards and Safety

Contact may cause irritation.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8474
  • Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990

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