Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), with chemical formula C₁₂H₂₅OSO₃Na, is an anionic surfactant available as white or pale yellow powder, needle-like crystals, or liquid. This versatile compound delivers excellent foaming, emulsifying, detergency, and wetting properties, making it one of the most widely used synthetic surfactants across multiple industries.
Core Applications & Performance Characteristics
Personal Care Products
Primary foaming agent in toothpaste, facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoos
Effective oil and dirt removal with abundant, fine foam
Often blended with milder surfactants for sensitive skin formulations
Industrial & Household Cleaners
Key component in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard surface cleaners
Provides excellent oil removal and soil suspension capabilities
Used in automotive care products and industrial equipment cleaners
Industrial Process Aid
Emulsifier in polymerization processes (acrylates, SBR)
Textile auxiliary for wetting, leveling, and scouring
Metalworking applications in electroplating and cleaning
Specialized Applications
Protein electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) as denaturing agent
Cell biology for membrane protein extraction
Agrochemical adjuvants and construction material foaming agent
Product Specifications & Availability
Our SLS products feature high active content (92%-96%+), white coloration, strong foaming power, and consistent quality. Available in powder, needle crystal, and liquid forms to meet diverse manufacturing requirements.
We serve manufacturers of personal care products, detergent factories, chemical plants, biotechnology companies, and research institutions with professional technical consultation for formulation development and application optimization.