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.
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.