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STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA PCK

STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA PCK is a liquid anionic surfactant that provides excellent foaming and was designed for higher viscosity formulations. It is utilized in a variety of personal care, household detergent formulations, and textile applications. This product meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.Org.

Brand: STEPANOL (30 products)

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Functions: Foam Booster, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent, Wetting Agent

Product Type: Cleaner

Synonyms: Akyposal SDS, NaDS, Natrium Laurylsulfuricum, SDS, SLS, Sodium Dodecanesulfate, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Laurilsulfate, Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
INCI Name
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Product Type
Cleaner
Agrochemical Functions
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Wetting Agent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Foam Booster,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Wetting Agent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Foam Booster,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic),
Wetting Agent
Industrial Additives Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
CAS No.
151-21-3
EC No.
205-788-1
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers,
Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners,
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Ready-to-Use Products — Cleaners
Industrial Cleaners
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Anionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Chemical Formula

CH3 (CH2)10 CH2 OSO3 Na

Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Creamy Texture,
Foaming,
High Purity,
High Viscosity,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based,
Sustainable,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
High Foaming,
High Purity,
High Viscosity,
Increases Viscosity,
Rapid Wetting
Product Benefits
  • Naturally derived
  • Better viscosity builder than STEPANOL® WA-EXTRA K
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering,
Vehicle & Machinery
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Application Area
Hard Surfaces
Application Format
Bar,
Creams,
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps,
Body Wash
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses,
Shaving Cream
Home Care Applications
Bar Soaps,
Car Wash,
Dishwash Detergents,
Fabric Cleaners,
Hand Dishwash,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Laundry Detergents,
Liquid Dishwash,
Liquid Laundry Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Car Wash,
Fabric Cleaners,
Kitchen Cleaners,
Truck Wash
Industrial Additives End Use
Textiles
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser
Applications
  • STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK is a sodium lauryl sulfate produced from the sulfation of fatty alcohol via Stepan's SO₃ process. This process allows the consistent production of a high purity product such as STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK.
  • STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK can be used in a wide variety of personal care and household applications where copious amounts of foam and excellent viscosity building properties are desired. Because of its high purity, STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK can be used in formulations that are sensitive to levels of inorganic salts and free oil. STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK can be incorporated into shampoos, handsoaps, bath products, shaving creams, ointments, hard surface cleaners, liquid dish detergents and liquid laundry detergents.

Properties

Formulation Type
Capsule Suspensions,
Suspension Concentrates ,
Suspoemulsions,
Water-Dispersible Granules (WDG),
Wettable Powders
Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 302)29%-
Cloud Pointmax. 16°C-
Color (Transmittance at 420 nm)90%-
Density1.03g/ml-
Flash Pointmin. 94°C-
Freeze Point7°C-
pH (in 10% aqueous)5.8--
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Sodium Chloride0.1%-
Sodium Sulfate0.2%-
Unsulfated Material1%-
Viscosity (at 25°C)150cPs-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EPA Registered,
Kosher,
Safer Choice
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
Clearances
  • All components of STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 68585-47-7), Australia (AICS 68585-47-7), Canada (DSL 68585-47-7), China (IECSC 68585-47-7), Europe (EINECS 271-557-7), Japan (ENCS 2-1679), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-32620), New Zealand (NZIoC 68585-47-7), Philippines (PICCS 68585-47-7), and Taiwan (TCSI 68585-47-7).
  • It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.
  • STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK is available as Kosher Certified.

Safety & Health

Health Effects

STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK is slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ is between 0.8 to 1.1 g/kg) and causes moderate skin and eye irritation at 10% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums
Standard Packaging

STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 450 lb/204 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPANOL WA-EXTRA PCK be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures above 70 °F (21 °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 90-104 °F (32-40 °C).
Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.