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Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant

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Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant is a naturally derived, bio-based surfactant that provides a dense and rich foam when formulating lower pH shampoos, shower gels, and other personal care cleansing products. It is preserved with sodium benzoate and exhibits a good viscosity response when alkanolamides are added.

INCI Name: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Foam Booster, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), RSPO MassBalance Certified

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
2235-54-3
EC No.
218-793-9
Nature Based Materials

Palm Kernel (Elaeis Guineensis) - Indonesia/Malaysia

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits
  • Effective in low pH systems
  • Excellent detergency and viscosity
  • Food grade preservative
  • Low odor and low color
  • Rich, stable foam
  • Synergy with betaines and other co-surfactants, offers many formulating possibilities
Compass Benefits

Nature-Based Content
Naturally Derived: RCI = 1.00

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Slight
Appearance
Colorless to yellow
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives (Anionic)28.5 - 30.5%ACM-34
Ammonium Chloridemax. 0.4%ACM-4
Ammonium Sulfatemax. 1%ACM-7
Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C)max. 5000cPACM-31
Colormax. 70APHAACM-30
FormaldehydeNegativeACM-44
Peroxide (Qualitative)NegativeACM-37
pH (at 10%)5 - 6ACM-23
Sulfite (Qualitative)PassACM-36
Unsulfatedmax. 0.5%ACM-48

Regulatory & Compliance

Third Party Certified
  • China compliant
  • RSPO

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Recommended Retest Period

Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.

Storage and Handling

Store in closed containers above 45°F (7°C) and below 110°F (43°C). If stored below 45°F, this material may stratify. If this occurs, the product may be gently warmed with strong agitation to reconstitute the material. This material may also stratify if kept at temperatures above 110°F (43°C). If this occurs, the product will need to be mixed before using. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.