- ▸ Personal care: foaming surfactant for shampoos and washes
- ▸ Detergents: cleansing and wetting agent in liquid cleaners
- ▸ Industrial formulations: anionic surfactant for foam and detergency
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 →This material (CAS 68955-55-5) is the ammonium salt of a C10-16 alkyl polyethylene-glycol ether sulfate, i.e. an ammonium laureth sulfate of broad alkyl distribution. It serves as a foaming and cleansing anionic surfactant in personal-care and detergent formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ammonium lauryl sulfate (C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate) used for?
This material is an ammonium laureth sulfate of broad C10-16 alkyl distribution, used as a foaming and cleansing anionic surfactant in shampoos and washes, as a cleansing and wetting agent in liquid cleaners and detergents, and as a foam and detergency surfactant in industrial formulations. It is supplied as an aqueous active for formulation.
What is ammonium lauryl ether sulfate made of?
It is the ammonium salt of a C10-16 alkyl polyethylene-glycol ether sulfate (CAS 68955-55-5), produced by ethoxylating a C10-16 alcohol blend, sulfating the ether, and neutralizing with ammonia. The broad alkyl distribution reflects the natural or synthetic alcohol feedstock used. Request the CoA and SDS for the specific grade.
What does the C10-16 alkyl range mean for this surfactant?
The C10-16 designation means the surfactant is a mixture of alkyl chain lengths from 10 to 16 carbons rather than a single chain, which influences foam, solubility, and cleansing profile. This broad-cut laureth sulfate is a common cost-effective surfactant base. Match the chain distribution to your target performance with the product specification.
What is the CAS number and HS code for this material?
This ammonium C10-16 alkyl ether sulfate is CAS 68955-55-5, an anionic surfactant classified under HS code 3402.49. Active concentration is defined per lot on the Certificate of Analysis. Confirm the exact assay before formulating.
How is this surfactant packaged in bulk and priced?
It is supplied in drums, totes, and bulk to manufacturers and formulators. Pricing depends on active concentration, volume, and packaging, so request a bulk quote rather than a list price. The SDS and CoA are provided with the quote.