What is Ammonium lauryl sulfate CAS 2235-54-3?
Ammonium lauryl sulfate CAS 2235-54-3 is a liquid anionic surfactant commonly used in detergents, shampoos, and industrial cleaners for its strong emulsifying and foaming performance, and in some specialty processes such as gelcasting; it is sometimes formulated with gentler agents due to potential irritation.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to pale yellow Powder or Crystals |
| Fp |
110 °C |
| pH |
6.8 |
| Storage Condition |
15-25°C |
Features
- Cleansing Agent: Acts as a primary surfactant for removal of dirt and oils in aqueous formulations.
- Foaming Component: Generates rich foam that enhances texture and user perception in wash products.
- Emulsifier Standard: Helps stabilize mixtures of immiscible liquids in product systems.
- Versatile Surfactant: Compatible with many formulation ingredients across personal care and household products.
Applications
- Personal Care: Used in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and liquid soaps for cleansing and lather.
- Household Cleaners: Formulated into surface cleaners, bubble baths, and liquid detergents requiring foaming and emulsification.
- Industrial Use: Employed in industrial cleaning and emulsifying applications where strong surfactant action is required.
- Gelcasting Aid: Applied in specialty processes such as preparation of porous building ceramics via gelcasting.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.