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T-Soft® ALS, ammonium lauryl sulfate, is a high quality anionic surfactant used in many diverse industrial applications. Manufactured to strict production tolerances, T-Soft® ALS provides formulators with day in, day out consistency, performance, and quality.

INCI Name: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Chemical Name: Ammonium Dodecyl Sulphate

CAS Number: 2235-54-3

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Key Features and Benefits
  • Workhorse primary foaming surfactant.
  • High output, flash foamer.
  • Compatible with a broad range of anionic, non-ionic, and amphoteric surfactants.
  • Detergency and foaming in low to moderate pH (5-9) applications.
  • Biodegradable
  • Increased solubility and mildness as opposed to fixed alkali lauryl sulfates.
  • Builds viscosity in surfactant blends

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Application Areas
  • Shampoos and skin cleansers as a primary surfactant.
  • Delicate fabric detergents.
  • Light duty liquid detergents and rug shampoos.
  • Liquid hand soaps.
  • Metal working and agricultural products.
  • Industrial coatings applied via foaming including upholstery, bedding, carpeting.

Properties

Appearance
Colorless/light gold
Soluble in
Water, Alcohol, Glycols
Insoluble in
Oils
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Weight per Gallon8.5lbs/gal
pH (10% soln.)6.50 - 7.0
Activity2.70 - 2.80%
Unsulfated Mattermax. 1.8%
Ammonium Chloridemax. 0.4%
Colormax. 60Klett
Viscosity1750 - 3500cPs

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

T-Soft® ALS is available in drum, tote, and tank truck quantities.