Description

Sodium Octyl Sulfate is a versatile anionic surfactant derived from caprylic alcohol. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties in aqueous systems. It is a key ingredient for formulators in the personal care, textile, and agrochemical industries seeking effective and reliable surface-active performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its mild cleansing and foaming characteristics.
• Textile Processing: Functions as an effective wetting agent and emulsifier in textile scouring, dyeing, and finishing baths.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as a dispersant and wetting agent in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve spray coverage and efficacy.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaning: Incorporated into hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and detergent blends for its grease-cutting and surface-wetting power.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Acts as an emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes, such as acrylics and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).
• Leather Processing: Employed in soaking, degreasing, and dyeing stages to ensure uniform penetration of chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Octyl Sulfate
CAS No.	142-31-4
Molecular Formula	C8H17NaO4S
Molecular Weight	232.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Caprylyl Sulfate; Sodium n-Octyl Sulfate; Octyl Sodium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monooctyl Ester, Sodium Salt; Sodium Mono-n-octyl Sulfate; Caprylyl Alcohol Sulfated, Sodium Salt; 1-Octanol, Hydrogen Sulfate, Sodium Salt
EINECS	205-535-5

Quality Control

Our Sodium Octyl Sulfate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay, moisture content, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sodium Octyl Sulfate)	Min. 95.0%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Water Content	Max. 5.0%
Sodium Sulfate	Max. 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.