AMMONIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE

CHARACTERISTICS

• It is thick, water like transparent blistering compound which is also present in sky blue or dark yellow colors.
• Some compounds smell pleasant while other may have a unpleasant odor.

DENSITY

1.012

pH value

6 to 7 (10% solution)

6.50 to 7.0 (5% solution) ( texapon –N-A)

7.0 ( 1% solution) (carsonol, A E 3)

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in water, glycerin and alcohol.

PRECAUTION

• Although this chemical compound is not poisonous but one should be careful while using it.
• It is an flammable compound that causes rash.

Ammonium lauryl ether sulfate uses

• It is a dying agent, surfactant, degreasing agent, emulsifying agent, foam stabilizer, foaming agent and as a cleansing agent.
• It is used as a shampoo base agent and bath products  in cosmetic industry

TRADE NAMES

Texapon A-N, Ampi coal, Neutrapon, Conco sulfate, Carsonol, Texapon N-A