Sodium dodecylphosphate

Sodium dodecylphosphate (CAS 50957-96-5), also known as Sodium lauryl phosphate, is an anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and phosphoric acid.

Where is Sodium dodecylphosphate used?

• Personal care: cleansing and emulsifying agent in shampoos, facial cleansers and body washes
• Household and industrial cleaning: degreaser of hard surfaces and stabiliser of emulsified soil suspensions in liquid detergents
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes oils and sizing agents from fibres before dyeing
• Leather and paper processing: emulsifier of treatment baths and penetration aid for finishing agents
• It offers a milder profile than conventional sulfate-based surfactants.

Good to know: It offers a milder profile than conventional sulfate-based surfactants.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration levels vary by grade and intended application
• Cosmetic grades meet specific purity requirements for personal care use
• Bulk supply in drums or IBC containers; smaller packaging for laboratory and formulation development