Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (Powder 95%) - Indonesia

Brief Overview

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Powder 95% is a surfactant that is naturally sourced from either coconut oil or palm kernel oil. It enjoys broad usage in the production of cleansers, detergents, and cosmetic products.

Manufacturing Process
SLS is synthesized by treating lauryl alcohol with sulfur trioxide gas, oleum, or chlorosulfuric acid to produce hydrogen lauryl sulfate. The industrially practiced method typically uses sulfur trioxide gas. The resulting product is then neutralized through the addition of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. Lauryl alcohol is in turn usually derived from either coconut or palm kernel oil by hydrolysis, which liberates their fatty acids, followed by hydrogenation.
Due to this synthesis method, commercial samples of SLS are often a mixture of other alkyl sulfates, dodecyl sulfate being the main component. SLS is available commercially in powder and pellet forms. It seems the pellet form dissolves faster than the powder form in water.

1. Creates a copious, creamy, and luxurious foam that deeply cleanses the body and hair
2. Enhances the viscosity of the products, making them thicker and creamier
3. Acts as an emulsifier to thicken the formulation and even out its texture
4. Widely used in toothpaste, soap, shampoo, washing powder, bubble, hand washing agents, and cosmetics
5. Used as a surfactant, dispersing agent, and foaming agent in everything from toothpaste to laundry detergent
6. Can be used as an emulsifier, fire extinguishing agent, and in various laboratory processes for analyzing blood and genetic material