Sodium lauryl ether sulphate

Name: Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014172

About Sodium lauryl ether sulphate

Sodium lauryl ether sulphate (CAS 9004-82-4) is an alkali metal compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C14H29NaO5S and its molecular weight is 332.43 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium 2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate. It is also known as Sodium laureth sulfate or sodium, 2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate.

In its supplied form it is a clear viscous liquid. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cosmetics and personal care and surfactants and detergency. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium lauryl ether sulphate in 500 g, 5 kg, 35 kg and 200 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014172
CAS Number	9004-82-4
IUPAC name	sodium 2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₉NaO₅S
Molecular weight	332.43 g/mol
Exact mass	332.1633
HSN code	34021190
InChIKey	ASEFUFIKYOCPIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23665884

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear viscous liquid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 5
TPSA	84 Å²
Synonyms	Sodium lauryl polyoxyethylene ether sulfate, SLES, sodium laureth sulphate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulphate, Sodium dodecylmonooxyethylene sulfate, 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethyl sodium sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulfate, Ethanol, 2-(dodecyloxy)-, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt, Sodium lauryl ethoxysulfate, Ethanol, 2-(dodecyloxy)-, sulfate, sodium salt, Dodecyl sodium ethoxysulfate, Ethanol, 2-(dodecyloxy)-, 1-(hydrogen sulfate), sodium salt (1:1)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 9004-82-4

Industrial

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)

CAS: 9004-82-4
Formula: C₁₄H₂₉NaO₅S
MW: 332.43 g/mol

VQ-018728

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium lauryl ether sulphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium lauryl ether sulphate is 9004-82-4. It is also known as Sodium lauryl polyoxyethylene ether sulfate, SLES, sodium laureth sulphate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulphate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium lauryl ether sulphate?

Sodium lauryl ether sulphate has the molecular formula C14H29NaO5S and a molecular weight of 332.43 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium 2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium lauryl ether sulphate can I order?

We supply Sodium lauryl ether sulphate, in 500 g, 5 kg, 35 kg, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium lauryl ether sulphate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium lauryl ether sulphate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium lauryl ether sulphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium lauryl ether sulphate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.