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STEPANOL® DX-AS165N

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STEPANOL® DX-AS165N is a high-active anionic surfactant with excellent foaming properties. It contributes to formulations like bubble baths, liquid hand soaps, shampoos, bath products, and detergents. Derived from natural and plant-based sources, it holds kosher certification and caters to markets encompassing home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, RSPO MassBalance Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68585-47-7
EC No.
271-557-7
Chemical Structure

CH3(CH2)10CH2OSO3Na

Features & Benefits

Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • STEPANOL DX-AS165N is a high active sodium lauryl sulfate manufactured from fatty alcohols sulfated via Stepan’s continuous SO₃ process. This material is then dried via a scrape-walled evaporator to produce a high purity product.
  • STEPANOL DX-AS165N is used in bubble baths, hand cleaners, and detergents. Because of its excellent foaming properties, STEPANOL DX-AS165N is used in liquid hand soaps, shampoos and other personal care and detergent applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White needles to breakable lumps (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 298)94.2%-
pH (1% in aqueous solution)9.6--
Color (in 10% active)30.4-Apha Scale

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicity

STEPANOL DX-AS165N is slightly toxic orally to mammals (LD₅₀ is between 0.8 to 1.1 g/kg) and aquatic organisms (LC50 = 13 mg/L). At 10% active, it causes moderate to severe skin and eye irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEPANOL DX-AS165N is available in WPP Bags or PP Supersacks.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. dust mask, goggles and gloves) should be worn when handling STEPANOL DX-AS165N. This product should be used in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling dust. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPANOL DX-AS165N be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place to avoid agglomeration.