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STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA HP

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STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA HP is an anionic surfactant providing excellent foaming and viscosity characteristics. It can be utilized in personal care and detergent formulations such as shampoos, hand soaps, bath products, liquid dishwashing, liquid laundry detergents, and fine fabric washes. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation. This product also meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.Org.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Functions: Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, Kosher, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice

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

Product Type
CAS No.
151-21-3
EC No.
205-788-1
Chemical Formula

CH3 (CH2)10 CH2 OSO3 Na

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Product Benefits
  • Preservative Free
  • Naturally derived
  • Compatible with hypochlorite bleach

Applications & Uses

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

STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP can be used in a wide variety of personal care and detergent applications in which copious amounts of foam and excellent viscosity building properties are desired. Because of its high purity, STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP can be used for formulations that are sensitive to levels of inorganic salts and free oil. It can be incorporated into shampoos, handsoaps, bath products, shaving creams and medicated ointments. STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP can also be used in rug shampoos, light duty liquid detergents and fine fabric wash. STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP is preserved by excess alkalinity which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to pale yellow liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (EW 302)30%
Boiling Pointmin. 100°C
Color (Transmittance at 420 nm)94%
Density1.04g/ml
Excell NaOH0.1
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Freeze Point8°C
pH (in 10% aqueous)11.3
Pour Point13°C
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Sodium Chloride0.05%
Sodium Sulfate0.05%
Unsulfated Alcohol0.3%
Viscosity (at 25°C)200cPs
Viscosity (at 60 °C)10cPs

Regulatory & Compliance

Clearances
  • All components of STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: Europe (EINECS 205-788-1), Japan (ENCS 2-1679), Canada (DSL 151-21-3), Australia (AICS 151-21-3), United States (TSCA 151-21-5), Philippines (PICCS 151-21-3), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-21884) and China (IECSC 151-21-3).
  • STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP is available as Kosher Certified.

Safety & Health

Health Effects

STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP is slightly toxic orally in rats (LD₅₀ is between 1,000 to 2,000 mg/kg bw) and may cause severe skin and eye irritation at 10% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 450 lb/204 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPANOL WA-EXTRA HP be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 85 °F (29 °C) and 110 °F (43.3 °C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.
  • Bulk Storage Information: Material of construction: 304 stainless steel or 316 (or fiberglass with isophthalic resin, or HDPE). Gear pumps and piping should be 316 stainless steel. Recommended temperature for storage is 85-100 °F (29-43.3 °C). Optimum temperature would be between 85-90 °F. Max Temp is 120 °F (48.9 °C). Any hot water that is used to heat storage tanks, or trace heating elements should not exceed a temperature of 120 °F (48.9 °C).
Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.