SLS – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1 kg (Powder)

SLS Powder is a high-performance anionic surfactant raw material known for its strong cleaning power and excellent foaming properties. Thanks to its powder form, it offers convenient handling in dry blends, powder detergents and selected personal care formulations.

When dispersed in water, it helps reduce surface tension and supports the removal of oils, dirt and residues from surfaces. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is one of the most widely used cleansing and foaming surfactants in industrial, household and selected cosmetic formulations.

Description

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a classic anionic surfactant characterized by strong detergency and high foam generation.

Its amphiphilic molecular structure allows it to interact with both water and oily substances, helping transfer oils, dirt and residues into the aqueous phase so they can be removed more effectively.

For this reason, SLS is widely used as an active cleaning and foaming ingredient in household cleaning products, industrial formulations and selected personal care products.

The powder form of SLS offers practical advantages in both liquid and solid formulations. It allows controlled dosing during production and is particularly suitable for powder-based and dry-mix systems.

Its principal functions include:

• Cleaning
• Foaming
• Wetting
• Detergency
• Supporting emulsification
• Improving soil removal

Because of these properties, SLS Powder can be used in a wide variety of formulations including shampoos, foaming cleansers, powder detergents, industrial cleaners and specialty hygiene products.

SLS is particularly suitable for formulations where strong and immediate foam generation is desired. For formulators, one of its main advantages is its ability to enhance both perceived cleaning performance and active detergency.

However, because SLS is a strong cleansing surfactant, the appropriate use level should always be determined according to the intended application, formulation characteristics and compatibility with the target skin or surface.

Appropriate handling procedures, personal protective equipment and professional safety precautions should be followed when working with the raw material.

Key Properties

• Powerful anionic surfactant
• Excellent foaming performance
• Strong cleaning and wetting properties
• Helps remove oils, dirt and residues from surfaces
• Powder form is suitable for dry blends and controlled dosing
• Suitable for a wide range of industrial and formulation applications
• Effective primary surfactant for high-foam systems

Applications

SLS Powder may be used as a raw material in products such as:

• Shampoos and foaming hair-cleansing products
• Liquid soaps and hand-cleansing products
• Surface cleaners and general-purpose cleaning products
• Powder detergent formulations
• Industrial cleaning products
• Foaming hygiene products
• Specialty cleaning formulations
• Dry and powdered surfactant blends

Its final use should always be determined according to the intended formulation, concentration, product category and applicable local regulations.

Technical Information

Chemical Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Alternative Names: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
Molecular Formula: C12H25NaO4S
CAS Number: 151-21-3
EC Number: 205-788-1
Chemical Class: Anionic Surfactant
Physical Form: Powder

Important Notice

The information provided is intended for general technical and formulation guidance. Suitability, concentration and regulatory compliance should be evaluated according to the intended final product and market.

Professional handling practices and appropriate personal protective equipment should be used when working with concentrated surfactant raw materials.