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Galaxy™ 799 (16)

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Galaxy™ 799 (16) is a versatile anionic surfactant catering to various industries and applications. It serves in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors for oral and topical drug delivery, as well as in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In personal care, it enhances bath and shower products, hair care, and oral care formulations. With its high foaming, detergency, and emulsifying properties, it finds utility in home care, industrial cleaning, and surface care products. Whether in solid form for detergents or in gel for shower gels, Galaxy™ 799 (16) ensures optimal performance. Additionally, it features hard water tolerance and serves as a performance enhancer, making it an ideal choice for diverse formulations, including textile auxiliaries in manufacturing processes.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Chemical Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

CAS Number: 151-21-3

Chemical Family: Sulfates

Dosage Form: Ointments, Tablets

Synonyms: Akyposal SDS, NaDS, Natrium Laurylsulfuricum, SDS, SLS, Sodium Dodecanesulfate, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Laurilsulfate, Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
R-OSO₃Na (R = C₁₂-₁₄)

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Features
  • Galaxy™ 799 (16) is an anionic surfactant in needle form, which minimizes the dusting
  •  It has excellent foaming power and detergency property. It is also a good emulsifier
  •  It is most effective under alkaline conditions (pH > 7.5)

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Oral Care Applications
Use Level
1.5 - 3.0 % of the total weight (as foaming agent)
Applications
  • Galaxy™ 799 (16) 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.
  • Galaxy™ 799 (16) is used for a wide range of applications including:
    • In tooth-paste as a foaming agent at concentration 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 as a 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 textile auxiliaries as a scouring agent In emulsion polymerization as an emulsifier
    • In detergents as a surfactant and as a foaming agent for enhancement of performance especially in hard water

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
White to off-white needles
Odor
Characteristic
Compatible with
Non-ionic surfactants, Anionic surfactants, Amphoteric surfactants
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (1% aqueous solution)8 - 10.5
Active Matter (mol.wt. 299)min. 95.0% by mass
Neutral Dissolved Organic Mattermax. 1.5% by mass
Sodium Sulfate Contentmax. 2.0% by mass
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 0.5% by mass
Iron Contentmax. 20.0ppm
Alkalinity (0.1N HCI/g)max. 0.6ml
Lead Contentmax. 20.0ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 2.0ppm
C10 Contentmax. 2.0%
C12 Contentmin. 60.0%
C14 Contentmin. 20%
C16 Contentmax. 8%

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™ 799 (16) is available in 20 kg HDPE laminated kraft paper bags with HDPE liner.
  • 560 / 700 bags palletized i.e. 11.2 / 14 MT or 750 bags non - palletized i.e. 15 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. full container load.
  • It can be supplied in 500 kg jumbo bags.
  • Total of 20 jumbo bags i.e. 10 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at below 40°C, away from moisture, direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the bags tightly closed. Agglomerates may form on storage.
  • 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 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.
  • During storage, to avoid lumping, stack maximum 8 bags (non-palletized) and for palletized, single pallet on ground or in the rack.
  • Each Jumbo bag should be stored separately with crates or in the palletized form