MAGNESIUM LAURYL SULFATE- ▸ Personal care: Cleansing surfactant in washes and shampoos.
- ▸ Household cleaning: Foaming agent in liquid cleaners.
- ▸ Detergency: Anionic surfactant for formulated cleaners.
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Request SDS →Magnesium lauryl sulfate (CAS 3097-08-3) is an anionic alkyl-sulfate surfactant. It is used as a cleansing and foaming surfactant in personal-care and household cleaning formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 221-450-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is magnesium lauryl sulfate used for?
Magnesium lauryl sulfate (CAS 3097-08-3) is an anionic alkyl-sulfate surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming agent in personal-care washes and shampoos and as a foaming surfactant in household cleaning formulations.
Is magnesium lauryl sulfate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
No. Both are alkyl-sulfate surfactants, but they differ in the counter-ion: magnesium versus sodium. Magnesium lauryl sulfate (CAS 3097-08-3, C24H50MgO8S2) and sodium lauryl sulfate are distinct materials, and the counter-ion affects solubility and formulation behavior.
Is magnesium lauryl sulfate the same as magnesium sulfate?
No. Magnesium lauryl sulfate is an organic anionic surfactant (CAS 3097-08-3), while magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is a simple inorganic salt. They are chemically different and serve different purposes.
What surfactant class does magnesium lauryl sulfate belong to?
It is an anionic alkyl-sulfate surfactant, valued for detergency and foam generation in formulated cleaners. The magnesium counter-ion influences its mildness profile and solubility relative to sodium analogues.
How is bulk magnesium lauryl sulfate supplied and priced?
It is supplied in bulk for personal-care and household cleaning formulation. Pricing depends on grade, active content, volume, and packaging; request a bulk quote with CoA and SDS for your target quantity.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate (Magnesium Dodecyl Sulfate)?
Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate (Magnesium Dodecyl Sulfate) (CAS 3097-08-3) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.