Sodium lauryl sulfate
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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
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
Authority
- Martha Windholz (ed.), 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, 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