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Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Market
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Market Globally Expected to Drive Growth through 2026
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate: Introduction
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant with chemical formula, C12(CH2)11SO4Na, a molecule
which contains 12 carbon atoms attached to a sulphate group. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is also known as
Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS) and Sodium dodecanesulphate. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is obtained by
treating lauryl alcohol with sulphur trioxide gas, oleum/chlorosulphuric acid followed by neutralization
with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. Also, it can be obtained from hydrolysis of coconut followed
by hydrogenation of the products.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate possess amphiphilic properties which are highly desirable to be used in
detergents. Also, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is a decent surfactant commonly used in oil stain and
residue removal applications. For example, it is used in high concentrations in industrial products
including engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps. Moreover, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is one
the most common ingredients of chemicals used in domestic cleaning, personal hygiene and cosmetic
products. It forms enormous lather when combined with water, which enables it to be used in shampoos
and soaps and other foam producing products.
Various studies and reports have questioned the usability of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in cosmetics and
personal hygiene products. But, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) program study revealed that limi ted
use of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, i.e. not more that 2% in concentration, gave no evidence of
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