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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 30%

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SUMMARY

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a white or slightly yellow powder that is highly soluble in water, resulting in a clear or slightly hazy solution. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate functions as a foaming agent and surfactant in shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, and bath products and acts as a surfactant in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and all-purpose cleaners. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is also utilized in the production of textiles, paper, and leather, and as a reagent or surfactant in the fields of biochemical and molecular biology research.

INDUSTRIES

  • HI&I: Enhances cleaning, disinfecting, and formulation performance for household, industrial, and institutional applications.
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics: Provides safe and effective ingredients for skincare, haircare, and beauty products.
  • Pulp & Paper: Improves processing, bleaching, and quality of paper and pulp products.
  • Textile & Leather Processing: Supports dyeing, finishing, and softening of fabrics and leather materials.

APPLICATIONS

  • Cleaning & Sanitation: Provides antimicrobial and cleaning performance for effective hygiene.
  • Detergents: Enhances cleaning efficiency, foaming, and stain removal in household and industrial products.
  • Fabric & Textile Care: Improves softness, color retention, and durability of textiles.
  • Hand Sanitizers & Soaps: Supports antimicrobial effectiveness, texture, and formulation stability.
  • Leather Treatment: Enhances tanning, finishing, and durability of leather products.
  • Paper & Pulp Production: Improves bleaching, processing, and quality of paper and pulp materials.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Cleaning Chemicals: Supplies high-performance ingredients for effective cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitation.
  • Technical Textiles: Enhances durability, chemical resistance, and functional performance of specialized fabrics.

FUNCTIONS

  • Foaming Agent: Generates and stabilizes foam to improve texture, application, and cleaning performance in products.
  • Surfactant: Reduces surface tension to enhance wetting, emulsification, and cleaning efficiency.