Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate

Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate is an anionic surfactant commonly used in the personal care and cosmetics industry. This is a white or off-white crystalline substance that has good foaming, cleaning, and emulsifying abilities. Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate is famous for its ability to generate great lather that is stable and capable of removing dirt, oil, and other matters.

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Characteristics

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Surfactant

Industries

  • Beauty & Personal Care

Applications:

  • Serves as a good wetting agent, thus offering good cleaning and foaming characteristics.

  • It assists in the emulsification and elimination of debris, oils, and other contaminants on the skin and hair.

  • Produce a rich, creamy and long-lasting foam in cleansing products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.

  • Enhances the sensation of luxury and pampering during the washing process.

  • Used to stabilize emulsions and mix oil-soluble and water-soluble ingredients.

  • Contributes to the uniformity and stability of emulsified formulations in the long run.

  • Enhances the wetting and spreading characteristics of formulations thus making their performance even better.

  • Improves coverage and penetration on surfaces.

  • Helps in the distribution of pigments, actives, and other ingredients to ensure they are well distributed in the product.

  • Aids in enhancing the formulation’s consistency and similarity to other formulations.

Packing

Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate is usually sold as a solid product which is available in bags, drums, and IBCs, depending on the order size.

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