Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) — Powder
High-active 93.7% (92% min) anionic surfactant for detergency, foaming, and wetting in cleaners, personal care - toiletry formulations, hair and skin care products, and industrial cleaning and foaming 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 foaming personal care, foaming 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.
- ✓Personal Care: Bath salts, foaming bath and body products
Confirm end-use regulatory and labeling requirements for your market and application.
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.
