Monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate

Monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate (CAS 4722-98-9), also known as MEA-Lauryl Sulfate, is an anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and monoethanolamine.

Where is Monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate used?

• Personal care: primary surfactant for foaming, cleansing and emulsification in shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps
• Home care: hard surface cleaners and dishwashing liquids
• Textile and leather processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes oils and sizing agents
• Paper manufacturing: fiber dispersion and surface treatment
• It also removes contaminants during pre-treatment stages in industrial manufacturing.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter content commonly around 30–35% aqueous solution
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs