Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) - Surfactant Chemical
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Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

Premium ammonium lauryl sulfate engineered for demanding personal care applications including shampoo manufacturing, cleansing products, and foaming agents. Our anionic surfactant delivers exceptional surface activity, consistent foaming performance, and reliable supply for critical formulation processes requiring superior cleansing properties with stringent quality control standards.

  • pH 6.0-8.0 Stable Range
  • 25-30% Active Content
  • Superior Foaming Properties
  • Anionic Surfactant
  • Shampoo Grade Quality
  • Effective Cleansing Agent
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CH₂OSO₃NH₄
CAS Number: 2235-54-3
EINECS Number: 218-793-9
Active Content: 25-30% (Aqueous solution)
Physical State: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 283.4 g/mol
pH (1% solution): 6.5-8.5
Density (25°C): 1.02-1.05 g/cm³
Surface Tension: ≤ 35 mN/m (0.1%)
CMC (Critical Micelle Concentration): 8.2 mM
Foam Height: ≥ 200mm (Ross-Miles test)
Viscosity (25°C): 50-500 cP
Color (APHA): ≤ 100
Free Sulfates: ≤ 3.0%
Packaging Options: 200L drums, 1000L IBCs

Applications

Personal Care Products
Shampoos & Body Wash
Household Cleaners
Laundry Detergents
Car Wash Products
Industrial Cleaning

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized ALS grades tailored for different surfactant applications, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse formulation requirements.

Personal Care Grade
Active Content: 28-30% pH: 6.5-7.5 Low irritation: Mild formulation Application: Shampoos, body wash
Household Grade
Active Content: 25-28% High Foam: Excellent cleaning Cost Effective: Optimized Application: Household cleaners
Industrial Grade
Active Content: 30% High Performance: Heavy duty Alkaline Stable: pH resistant Application: Industrial cleaning
Premium Grade
Ultra Pure: Low impurities Color: ≤ 50 APHA Odor: Minimal Application: Premium formulations

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols, meeting international surfactant standards for personal care and cleaning applications.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Cosmetic Grade Standards
25-30% Active Content
High Foaming Performance
Complete Surfactant Testing
Mild to Skin
Batch Quality Documentation
Biodegradable Formula

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate exhibits excellent surfactant properties for personal care and cleaning applications. Its anionic nature, excellent foaming characteristics, and mild profile make it ideal for shampoos, body washes, household cleaners, and various formulation applications requiring effective cleansing with gentleness.

Chemical Properties
Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NH₄SO₄
Molecular Weight: 283.43 g/mol
Ionic Type: Anionic surfactant
HLB Value: 40 (highly hydrophilic)
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Active Matter: 28-30%
pH: 6.5-8.5 (10% solution)
Viscosity: Low to medium viscosity
Surfactant Performance
Foaming: Excellent foam generation
Cleansing: Effective dirt and oil removal
Mildness: Milder than SLS alternative
Compatibility: Good with other surfactants
Quality Specifications
Purity: ≥28% active matter
Sodium Chloride: ≤3.0%
Unsulfated Matter: ≤3.5%
Color: ≤30 Klett units
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 2 years (proper storage)
Temperature Stability: Stable 5-40°C
Freeze-Thaw: May separate on freezing
pH Stability: Stable in neutral pH range

Performance Characteristics

Performance metrics demonstrate Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate's effectiveness in personal care formulations with excellent foaming properties, superior cleansing action, reliable mildness profile, and consistent formulation stability.

Foam Generation

Volume: >200mL foam in standard test

Excellent foaming performance
Cleansing Efficiency

Removal: >95% sebum and dirt removal

Superior cleaning action
Skin Mildness

Irritation: 20% lower than SLS

Gentler formulation option
Temperature Range

Stability: 5-40°C operating range

Broad application conditions
Quality Consistency

Variation: ±1% active matter control

Reliable product quality
Consumer Acceptance

Rating: High consumer preference

Market-proven performance

Safety Information

Mild surfactant that may cause eye and skin irritation in concentrated form. Handle with appropriate protective equipment including gloves and safety glasses. Ensure adequate ventilation during processing. Generally recognized as safe for cosmetic and personal care applications when used as directed.

Mild Eye Irritant
Personal Care Safe
Biodegradable

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry place away from extreme temperatures. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent contamination and moisture loss. Use standard cosmetic manufacturing handling procedures and maintain proper inventory rotation for personal care product facilities.

Store at 5-40°C
Protect from freezing
Keep containers sealed
Cosmetic grade handling

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate demonstrates controlled anionic surfactant mechanisms through sulfate head group chemistry, enabling predictable cleansing and foaming performance with well-characterized surface activity properties for reliable personal care applications.

Primary Cleansing

Effective dirt and oil removal through anionic surfactant action

Primary cleansing mechanism
Foam Generation

Rich, stable foam formation through surface tension reduction

Enhanced cleansing experience
pH Stability

Stable performance across typical shampoo pH ranges

Reliable formulation behavior
Surface Activity

Excellent surface tension reduction and wetting properties

Superior cleansing efficacy

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures safe use in personal care applications with complete documentation packages supporting cosmetic regulations and international surfactant safety standards.

Cosmetic Standards

FDA and EU cosmetic regulation compliance

Shampoo Safety

Personal care product safety and efficacy standards

Safety Assessment

Complete dermatological and eye safety assessment

International Standards

Global surfactant and personal care regulations

Documentation

Complete safety and performance studies

Testing Protocols

Validated cosmetic and surfactant testing methods

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's personal care development support team provides comprehensive guidance, formulation assistance, and technical expertise to optimize ammonium lauryl sulfate use in shampoo, body wash, and cleansing applications.

Shampoo Development
  • Shampoo formulation optimization
  • Foam enhancement and stability
  • Cleansing efficacy testing
  • Hair type compatibility assessment
Body Care Applications
  • Body wash and shower gel development
  • Bubble bath formulation
  • Skin compatibility optimization
  • Fragrance and color compatibility
Regulatory Services
  • Cosmetic regulatory guidance
  • Safety assessment support
  • International compliance assistance
  • Product registration support
Supply Solutions
  • Cosmetic-grade packaging
  • Stable concentrate formulations
  • Custom concentration development
  • Quality assurance documentation

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our ammonium lauryl sulfate production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable sourcing, biodegradable chemistry, and comprehensive environmental impact management for eco-friendly personal care applications.

Natural Source

Derived from renewable coconut and palm oil sources

Biodegradable

Readily biodegradable with environmental monitoring

Clean Production

Energy-efficient manufacturing with emission control

Water Treatment

Effective wastewater treatment and aquatic safety

Environmental Standards

ISO 14001 environmental management compliance

Sustainability Programs

Continuous improvement in environmental performance

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's cosmetic-grade manufacturing facility employs advanced sulfation technology and stringent quality monitoring to ensure consistent ammonium lauryl sulfate quality and performance across all production batches.

Cosmetic Production

Advanced sulfation processes with cosmetic-grade quality protocols

Highest personal care quality standards
Quality Testing

Comprehensive testing including activity, purity, and performance

Complete surfactant characterization
Quality Systems

ISO 22716 cosmetic GMP and quality management

Certified cosmetic manufacturing
Performance Validation

Foam testing and cleansing efficacy validation

Validated performance characteristics

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive personal care data demonstrating ammonium lauryl sulfate effectiveness across cleansing applications with validated performance metrics and regulatory compliance.

Shampoo Applications
Cleansing: Excellent oil and dirt removal Foam: Rich, stable foam formation Performance: Superior surface activity
Body Care Products
Versatility: Multiple product applications Compatibility: Excellent formulation flexibility Quality: Consistent performance across ranges
Supply Chain
Quality: Consistent surfactant performance Supply Reliability: 99.9% on-time delivery Technical Support: 98% customer satisfaction

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Surfactant Excellence

Superior sulfation technology with excellent cleansing performance and foam stability

Personal Care Expertise

Specialized shampoo and body care formulation support with performance optimization

Quality Assurance

Rigorous cosmetic GMP quality systems with complete performance validation

Formulation Focus

Comprehensive formulation support for shampoo, body wash, and cleansing applications

Sustainable Production

Renewable source surfactant with biodegradable properties and environmental management

Partnership Approach

Long-term personal care partnerships with comprehensive technical and regulatory support