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Surfactants

Ammonium lauryl sulfate

CAS: 2235-54-3

Overview

Ammonium lauryl sulfate ( CAS 2235-54-3 ), commonly abbreviated as ALS, is an anionic surfactant used across personal care and industrial formulations. It delivers strong foaming, emulsification, and cleansing performance at competitive cost.

Formulators select it as an alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate where lower pH sensitivity or specific viscosity profiles are required. In personal care, ALS is the primary active in shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soaps.

It generates dense, stable foam and removes oils and residues effectively. Industrial cleaning formulations use it as a degreasing base in hard-surface cleaners and equipment wash products for professional maintenance.

Coating and printing applications rely on ALS as a dispersing and wetting agent to stabilize pigment suspensions and improve substrate adhesion. This ensures consistent application across various industrial surfaces.

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers incorporate it during emulsion polymerization to control particle size and stabilize latex systems. This chemical is supplied as an aqueous solution, most commonly at 28–30% active content.

Higher-concentration grades are available for specific industrial applications. Standard grades include cosmetic and personal care quality meeting relevant purity benchmarks, as well as technical grade for industrial use.

Packaging ranges from drums and IBCs to bulk tanker delivery for high-volume buyers. Our supply chain ensures that all batches meet rigorous quality control standards for consistency and performance in every application.

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Physical Properties

Density1.0003 g/cm³ (liquid phase) @ Temp: 25 °C
Flash Point110 °C
Appearanceyellow viscous liquid
ColorColorless to Very Light Yellow and Colorless to Very Light Green-Yellow
Formliquid
Water Solubilitywater: soluble at20°C
Refractive Indexn 20/D 1.37
pH6.8
Log P5.395 (est)

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS05 GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P317 Get emergency medical help. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P301+P317 Get emergency medical help. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

Storage Class10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

ammonium lauryl sulphate | ammonium laurilsulfate | ammonium dodecyl sulphate | ammonium dodecyl sulfate | ALS | Presulin | Sinopon | Texapon special

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
2235-54-3
EC Number
218-793-9
Mol. Weight
283.43
Category
Surfactants

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