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
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