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STEPANOL® AM

STEPANOL® AM is an anionic surfactant recognized for its exceptional foam and viscosity properties. It finds utility in various applications including liquid hand soaps, bath products, carpet and upholstery cleaners, textile wet processing and scouring, as well as metalworking processes. Some of its key features include ease of handling, foam enhancement, and high purity.

Brand: STEPANOL (30 products)

INCI Name: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Functions: Foam Booster, Scouring Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Sulfuric acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl esters, ammonium salts
INCI Name
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Foam Booster,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Foam Booster,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Scouring Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
CAS No.
68081-96-9
EC No.
268-364-5
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Anionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Pre-Treatment Auxiliaries
Preservative

Formaldehyde

Chemical Structure

CH3 (CH2)10 CH2 OSO3 NH4

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Easy To Handle,
Foam Enhancement,
High Purity
Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Credo Clean Standard,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based,
Sustainable,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Easy-to-handle,
Foam Enhancement,
High Purity
Biodegradability

Product is biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Carpet & Upholstery,
Dish Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering,
Vehicle & Machinery
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Application Format
Bar,
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps,
Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Carpet Cleaners,
Hand Dishwash,
Upholstery Cleaners
Industrial Additives End Use
Textiles
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap,
Liquid Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser
Applications
  • STEPANOL AM is an ammonium lauryl sulfate manufactured from fatty alcohols sulfated via Stepan's continuous SO₃ process. This process allows the consistent production of a high purity product such as STEPANOL AM.
  • STEPANOL AM can be used in acidic shampoos and other personal care formulations such as handsoaps and bath products. It can also be used in many detergent applications. STEPANOL AM has an excellent viscosity response when formulated correctly with alkanolamides and amphoterics, and it generates large quantities of foam. Since it is a high foaming product, it can be used in rug and upholstery shampoos. STEPANOL AM will give off an ammonia odor when the pH is alkaline.
  • STEPANOL AM contains hydrotrope and therefore, provides a product with easier handling properties.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 297)28.5%-
Unsulfated Material0.91%-
Boiling Point100°C-
Ammonium Chloride0.22%-
Cloud Point20°C-
Ammonium Sulfate0.5%-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)6.5--
Color (Transmittance at 420 nm)96%-
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)136mg/l-
Viscosity (at 25°C)1990cPs-
Viscosity (at 60 °C)1000cPs-
Pour Point12°C-
Freeze Point9°C-
Flash Pointmin. 93.9°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Density0.998g/ml-
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Kosher
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Toxicity

STEPANOL AM is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ is 4.7 g/kg) and may cause moderate to severe irritation to eyes and severe irritation to skin at 10% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums
Standard Packaging

STEPANOL AM is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANOL AM. Contact with the eyes and skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPANOL AM be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures above 49°F (9°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.
  • Bulk Storage Information: Tanks made of 316 stainless steel or fiberglass with an Atlac 382 corrosion liner are recommended. Gear pumps and piping should be 316 stainless steel. Recommended storage for bulk tanks is 90-125°F (32-52°C).