SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS)

Description

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant commonly used in personal care, cleaning, and industrial products. It is a synthetic detergent known for its ability to create foam and emulsify oils, making it effective in cleansing and washing applications. It is derived from natural sources such as coconut oil or palm kernel oil but is chemically processed to produce the sulfate salt form.

INCI NAME : Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

CAS NUMBER: 151-21-3

 APPLICATIONS:

• Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: SLS is primarily used in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, toothpaste, and bubble baths due to its foaming and cleansing properties.
• Household Cleaners: It is found in dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners, and laundry detergents.
• Industrial Applications: Used as a foaming agent, emulsifier, and detergent in various industrial formulations.

 APPEARANCE: white or off-white crystalline

USAGE RATE:

• Personal Care Products: Typically used at concentrations ranging from 1% to 15%, depending on the type of product (e.g., shampoos might use it at 5-10%, while toothpaste may use around 1-2%).
• Cleaning Products: Concentrations can range from 1% to 10% or higher, based on the cleaning strength required.

ORIGIN: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is derived from either coconut oil or palm kernel oil. The oil undergoes a chemical process (saponification and sulfonation) to produce the final surfactant product. Despite its plant-based origin, the chemical processing makes it a synthetic ingredient in its final form. It can also be derived from petrochemical sources, but natural plant-based SLS is more common in consumer products.

Summary:

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a versatile surfactant used in a variety of cleansing, foaming, and emulsifying applications, primarily in personal care and household products. It is derived from plant oils like coconut or palm kernel oil but is chemically processed to become an effective surfactant.