Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) — Powder
High-activity anionic surfactant for detergency, foaming, and wetting in cleaners, personal care, and industrial formulations. White, free-flowing powder/needles; readily soluble in water.
Overview
Level 7 Chemical’s Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) powder provides strong detergency and high, stable foam for a wide range of formulations. Suitable for powders and dry blends and laundry tablets, and or for dissolving to make liquid concentrates. Common in laundry, laundry tablets, hard-surface cleaners and transportation cleaners.
Common Applications
- ✓Household / I&I: laundry and dish powders, laundry tablets, hard-surface cleaners.
- ✓Industrial: wetting/foaming in general-purpose cleaners and processing aids.
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Typical Specifications
| Grade | Technical / Industrial |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 85586-07-8 |
| Active Content (wt%) | 93.7% (92% min) |
| Water (w/w%) | 3.1% (4.0% max) |
| Non-ionic Content (wt%) | 2.1% (2.5% max) |
| Soluble Inorganics (wt%) | 1.3% (2.0% max) |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Odor | Characteristic, mild |
| pH (1% Solution) | 10.3 (9.0–11.0) |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in water |
| Bulk Density | ~0.3–0.5 g/cm³ (typical) |
| Packaging | 20 kg (44 lb) bag; Other sizes may be available - contact us |
Formulation & Performance
- ✓High foaming and strong detergency; improves wetting and soil removal.
- ✓Dissolve to make liquid concentrates; combine with co-surfactants for mildness/viscosity.
- ✓Electrolytes and hardness ions can impact clarity/viscosity—pilot test.
Compatibility & Use
- ✓Excellent with nonionic/anionic systems; avoid combining with cationics (incompatibility).
- ✓Typical use varies by system; adjust for target foam, detergency.
- ✓Blend slowly into water to control dusting; use ventilation and use proper PPE. Read the SDS
Handling & Storage Requirements
- ✓ Consult the SDS for detailed safety and first-aid guidance.
- ✓Keep dry and tightly sealed; protect from humidity to prevent clumping.
- ✓Minimize dust; use appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, dust mask/respirator).
- ✓ Consult the SDS for detailed safety and first-aid guidance.
