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. It functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and detergent active across personal care, cleaning, and industrial processing applications.

In shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, it delivers mild foaming and emulsification while remaining compatible with sensitive skin formulations. Industrial and household cleaning formulations use it as a degreasing active where low irritation is required.

Good hard-surface wetting is provided alongside detergency for various maintenance tasks. Textile processors apply it during scouring, dyeing, and finishing operations to improve fiber wetting and dye penetration uniformity across the fabric.

Leather and paper manufacturing operations use it to control surface tension and aid dispersion of processing agents across substrates. Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sodium phosphate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste at varying ethoxylation degrees.

The specific ethoxylation levels determine the HLB value and application fit for the final product. Buyers should confirm the EO chain length when sourcing to ensure the surfactant meets the specific technical requirements of their formulation.

It is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with cosmetic-grade material suitable for rinse-off and leave-on personal care product registration. Packaging is commonly offered in drums and IBC totes for industrial volumes to facilitate transport.