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Surfactants & Detergents

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate AR

RA002401 CAS 151-21-3 AR

Identity

Product code
RA002401
CAS number
151-21-3
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C12H25OSO3Na
Molecular weight
288.38

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.6 —
Colour Off white to pale yellow —
Odour Slight fatty odour —
pH value 7.2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 204 - 207 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) The substance or mixture is a flammable solid with the subcategory 1 —
Flash point [°C] Min 100 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 0.37 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White needles shaped crystals/powder —
Assay Min 99 % %
UV absorbance of 3% aqueous solution; 1 cm; 220 - 350 nm Max 0.1 —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.03 % %
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.0001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0002 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA002401-PK-100G
250 g RA002401-PK-250G