Sodium lauryl sulfate is an anionic surfactant, white or light yellow (granular) solid. It is a typical representative of sulfate ester surfactants, non-toxic, slightly soluble in alcohol, easily soluble in hot alcohol, insoluble in ether, easily soluble in water, has good compatibility with anions and non-ions, and has good emulsification , foaming, wetting, penetration, decontamination and dispersion properties, not resistant to strong acid, alkali and high temperature, fast biodegradation. Insensitive to alkali and hard water. Melting point 204-207ºC. Molecular formula: C12H25SO4Na, chemical formula: C12H25-OSO3Na, molecular weight: 288.38, HLB: 40, belonging to hydrophilic surfactant.

 Application areas:

 Building materials: concrete additives, concrete foaming agents, air-entraining agents for mortar king, etc.

 Pharmaceutical: pesticide wetting agent, pesticide emulsifier, etc.

 Leather: leather softener, wool detergent, etc.

 Polyesterification: toothpaste, cosmetics, detergents, etc.

 Papermaking: cooking penetrant, waste water flocculant, waste paper release agent, etc.

 Auxiliaries: textile auxiliaries, plastic mold release, etc.

 Fire extinguishing: oil well fire extinguishing agent, foam fire extinguishing agent, etc.

 Mineral beneficiation: mineral flotation agent, coal-water slurry, etc.

 Electroplating: anti-pinhole agent, lubricant, etc.