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

Synonyms: Ammonium Dodecyl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    HII Features
    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

    Markets
    Applications
    Application Format
    Hair Care Applications
    Home 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

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

    Regulatory & Compliance

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    Packaging & Availability

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