Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry.
Year introduced: 1974(1972)
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.415.220.720, D02.886.645.600.055.050.632, D10.289.220.720
MeSH Unique ID: D012967
Registry Number: 368GB5141J
Entry Terms:
- Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium
- Sulfate, Sodium Dodecyl
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium
- Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl
- Irium
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