Sodium C12-18 alkyl sulfate

Sodium C12-18 alkyl sulfate (CAS 68955-19-1) is an anionic surfactant derived from a blend of fatty alcohols in the C12 to C18 chain range.

Where is Sodium C12-18 alkyl sulfate used?

• Personal care: primary cleansing agent in shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps, producing stable lather at moderate use levels
• Home care and industrial cleaning: grease and soil removal in hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents and industrial degreasers
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that strips oils and sizing agents from fabric before dyeing or finishing
• Paper and leather manufacturing: emulsification and dispersion of processing aids in wet-end operations
• It delivers detergency, foaming and emulsification in cleaning and personal care formulations.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm chain length distribution and sodium sulfate content when evaluating grades for sensitive formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Active content typically 28% to 70%, depending on physical form
• Commercial forms: liquid, paste or powder depending on active matter content
• Standard grades include technical and cosmetic-grade specifications