Sodium Decyl Sulfate

AKA “142-87-0, Decyl sodium sulfate, Sodium decyl sulphate, Sulfuric acid, monodecyl ester, sodium salt (1:1), AL92M833SY, DTXSID4036229, DTXCID2016229, RefChem:1098782, 205-568-5”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium decyl sulfate

AKA: 142-87-0, Decyl sodium sulfate, Sodium decyl sulphate, Sulfuric acid, Monodecyl ester, Sodium salt (1:1), AL92M833SY, DTXSID4036229, DTXCID2016229, RefChem:1098782, 205-568-5

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sulfuric acid, monodecyl ester, sodium salt

Formula

C10H21NaO4S

Mol. Weight

260.33

CAS #

142-87-0

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Foam Boosting

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Antimicrobial

Removes dirt and impurities

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Synthesized in early-to-mid 20th century cosmetic chemistry as a straight-chain alkyl sulfate surfactant. Created as a cleansing agent with moderate strength and good foaming properties.