AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE- ▸ Personal care: foaming and cleansing surfactant in shampoos and body wash
- ▸ Bath products: foam generation in bubble bath and liquid hand soap
- ▸ Surface cleaners: anionic detergent base for cleaning preparations
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Ammonium lauryl sulfate (CAS 2235-54-3) is an anionic surfactant typically supplied at about 30% active in water. It is used as an anionic detergent and surface-active agent in shampoos, bath products, hand soaps, and skin-cleansing preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ammonium lauryl sulfate used for?
Ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) is an anionic surfactant used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoos, body washes, bubble bath, and liquid hand soaps, and as an anionic detergent base in surface-cleaning preparations. It is supplied here at about 30% active in water for direct formulation. Industry references record its established role as an anionic detergent and surface-active agent.
What does 'ammonium lauryl sulfate 30%' mean?
The 30% refers to the active surfactant content; the remaining balance is water. Supplying ALS at about 30% active gives a pumpable, dilutable concentrate that formulators meter into finished products. Confirm the exact active assay on the product Certificate of Analysis.
What is the difference between ammonium lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate?
Both are lauryl sulfate surfactants; the difference is the counterion, ammonium versus sodium. The ammonium salt typically runs at a slightly lower pH and is often perceived as milder in feel, while behaving as a comparable foaming and cleansing surfactant. Select the counterion based on target pH, viscosity, and formulation compatibility.
What is the chemical formula and CAS number of ALS?
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is C12H29NO4S (CAS 2235-54-3), an anionic surfactant classified under HS code 3402.49. It is supplied as an aqueous solution at approximately 30% active. Identity and assay are confirmed on the CoA.
How is bulk ammonium lauryl sulfate packaged and priced?
ALS 30% is supplied in drums, totes, and bulk to manufacturers and formulators. Pricing depends on volume and packaging, so request a bulk quote rather than a list price. We include the SDS and CoA with every quote.