Ammonium C10-16 alkyl sulfate

Ammonium C10-16 alkyl sulfate (CAS 68081-96-9), also marketed as RHODAPON LS-92/RN, is an anionic surfactant derived from medium-chain fatty alcohols neutralized with ammonium hydroxide.

Where is Ammonium C10-16 alkyl sulfate used?

• Personal care: primary surfactant in shampoos and body washes
• Liquid hand soaps: dense, stable foam with effective soil removal
• Industrial and household cleaners: degreasing hard surfaces, ammonium counterion supports compatibility
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes oils and sizing agents from fiber substrates prior to dyeing
• Paper and leather manufacturing: emulsification of processing aids and improved surface wetting during treatment stages
• It is highly effective in acidic and neutral formulation systems.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter commonly 28–30%
• Technical and cosmetic grades; cosmetic grade meets purity requirements for rinse-off personal care
• Bulk supply in drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)