SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE- ▸ Cleansing & foaming agent: primary surfactant in personal care and cleaners
- ▸ Emulsifier: emulsion polymerization and formulation
- ▸ Wetting & dispersing agent: textile and metal processing
- ▸ Laboratory reagent: protein denaturation for SDS-PAGE
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 →Sodium lauryl sulfate is a high-foaming anionic surfactant that acts as an emulsifier, wetting and dispersing agent. It is a primary cleansing and foaming ingredient in personal-care products, household and industrial cleaners and degreasers, and it serves as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization and a wetting agent in textile and metal processing. In the laboratory it denatures proteins for electrophoretic separation (SDS-PAGE).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the common name for sodium lauryl sulfate?
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, CAS 151-21-3) is also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and as sodium dodecyl/lauryl sulphate. It is an anionic surfactant with the formula C12H25NaO4S. RawSource supplies it as a foaming and cleansing surfactant base.
What is sodium lauryl sulfate used for?
SLS is a high-foaming anionic surfactant used in shampoos, toothpastes, household detergents, and industrial cleaners, and as a wetting and emulsifying agent. It is also widely used as a laboratory reagent. RawSource supplies it as a surfactant base for personal-care and cleaning formulations.
What is the difference between sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate?
SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) is the non-ethoxylated alkyl sulfate; sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is the ethoxylated ether sulfate carrying EO groups. SLES is generally milder-foaming and more soluble in dilute systems. Confirm the exact identity and grade against the CoA.
What forms and grades of SLS does RawSource supply?
SLS is available as needle/powder solids and as aqueous solutions (commonly around 30% active for liquid grades); grade and active content vary by source. RawSource supplies bulk bags, drums, totes, and IBCs. Request a CoA to confirm form, active content, and specifications.
What is the cost of bulk sodium lauryl sulfate and how do I order?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, form (solid vs. liquid), volume, and packaging. RawSource quotes per-load pricing for drums, totes, IBCs, and pallet quantities. Contact us with your grade and volume for a current bulk quote and CoA/SDS.