Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sodium phosphate

Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sodium phosphate (CAS 42612-52-2) is an anionic surfactant combining ethoxylated lauryl alcohol with a phosphate ester sodium salt structure.

Where is Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sodium phosphate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier, wetting agent and detergent active in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers
• Cleaning: degreasing active for industrial and household formulations where low irritation is required
• Textile processing: improves fiber wetting and dye penetration uniformity in scouring, dyeing and finishing
• Leather and paper manufacturing: controls surface tension and aids dispersion of processing agents
• It provides good hard-surface wetting alongside detergency for maintenance tasks.

Good to know: The specific ethoxylation levels determine the HLB value and application fit; buyers should confirm the EO chain length when sourcing.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging in drums and IBC totes for industrial volumes