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Galaxy™ 796 G is an innovative cosmetic ingredient with a focus on emulsifying properties, stability at basic pH levels, detergency, and foaming benefits. This versatile ingredient finds application in various personal care markets, including oral care (toothpaste), bath and shower (bar soaps, body wash, shower gels), and hair care (shampoos, liquid soap). Galaxy™ 796 G's key component, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, is available in granule form and is packaged conveniently in bags for easy use.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Chemical Family: Alkyl Sulfates, Sodium Salts

Dosage Form: Ointments, Tablets

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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Attributes

Galaxy 796 G is an anionic surfactant in granular form, which offers faster dissolution in water compared to needle form and very less dusting compared to powder form. It has excellent foaming power and detergency property. It is also a good emulsifier. It is most effective under alkaline conditions (pH > 7.5). It can be used with other anionic, non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants. However, due to its anionic character, it should not be used with cationic components like cationic surfactants, cationic dyes, etc.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Oral Care Applications
Product Applications

Galaxy 796 G is used for a wide range of applications including:

  • In tooth-paste as a foaming agent in a ratio of 1.5 - 3.0% of the total weight
  • In shampoos as a surfactant and as a foaming agent
  • In bathing bars (syndet and combi-bars), body wash, liquid soap, shower gels, etc. as a surfactant and foaming agent
  • In pharmaceuticals as an emulsifier in ointment preparations, as a disintegration agent in tablets, and as an intermediate in synthesis of erythromycin estolate
  • In emulsion polymerization as an emulsifier

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Granules white to off - white
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (1% aqueous solution)7.5 - 10.5
Active Matter (Mol.wt.298)min. 95% by mass
Chloride (as NaCI)max. 0.5% by mass
Sulfate (as Na₂SO₄)max. 2.0% by mass
Non-Decomposable Organic Mattermax. 1.5% by mass
Moisture Contentmax. 2.0% by mass
Iron Contentmax. 20ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 3.0ppm
Free Alkalinity (as ml of 0.1 N HCl per gram)max. 0.6
Solubility / Dispersibility Test (10% solution in distilled water)To pass
Chemical FormulaR-OSO₃Na
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion and inhalation (when concentration in air is high, use appropriate mask) and also avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy 796 G is available in 20 kg paper bags with HDPE liner. Total of 560 bags palletized i.e. 11.2 MT or 600 bags non palletized i.e. 12 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. box container. It can also be supplied in 600 kg jumbo bags with wooden crate. Total of 20 jumbo bags i.e. 12 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at below 35°C away from moisture, heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the bags tightly closed. Since the product is hygroscopic in nature, use the product within a week after opening the bag.
  • In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least two years.
  • Slight pH drop is possible over prolonged storage. In case of drop in pH, it is safe to use the material as long as the pH is ≥ 7.0.
  • Soft, easily breakable agglomerates may be formed on storage.
  • During storage, to avoid lumping, stack maximum 8 bags (non-palletized) and for palletized, single pallet on ground or in pigeon hole or in rack.
  • Jumbo bags should be stored singly with crates or in palletized form.