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MAGNESIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Magnesium lauryl sulfate is a gentle, light-yellow surfactant derived from lauric acid. It forms a dilute liquid or viscous solution with good foaming properties.

CAS:

3097-08-03

Formula:

C₄H₅₀MgO₈S₂

Molar Weight

≈ 555.084 g/mol

Melting Point

~ 105 °C

Boiling Point

Not well defined

Density

~1.5 g/mL at 25 °C

Forms

Light yellow liquid

Odor

Mild odor

Uses and applications

Key applications

  • Acts as a **foaming agent** in personal-care products.
  • Used as a **cleansing agent** in shampoos and body wash.
  • Functions as an **emulsifier** for oil–water formulations.
  • Helps as a **dispersing agent** in detergent systems.
  • Serves as a **wetting agent** in industrial cleaning products.

Industries

  • Cosmetics / Personal Care
  • Household Detergents
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • Pharmaceuticals (emulsion-based formulations)

Synonyms
Magnesium dodecyl sulfate

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