Description

Amphisol A is a high-purity chemical compound widely recognized for its utility as a versatile surfactant and emulsifying agent. Its unique amphiphilic structure provides excellent stability and compatibility in complex formulations, making it a critical component for achieving desired product performance. This material is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a solubilizer, emulsifier, and stabilizer in topical creams, ointments, and lotions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a key ingredient in sunscreens, moisturizers, and makeup for its emulsifying and skin-feel enhancement properties.
• Industrial Emulsions: Acts as an effective emulsifier and dispersant in the production of polymer emulsions, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve the dispersion and wetting of active ingredients.
• Household & I&I Cleaning: Functions as a surfactant in liquid soaps, detergents, and hard-surface cleaners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amphisol A
CAS No.	3539-43-3
Molecular Formula	C16H34O4S
Molecular Weight	322.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (specifically, a refined grade); Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate; SDS; SLS; Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt; Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate; Lauryl Sodium Sulfate; Aquarex ME
EINECS	222-592-2

Quality Control

Our Amphisol A is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades that can meet various pharmacopeial standards, including USP-NF and Ph. Eur., where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sodium Alkyl Sulfate)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	7.0 - 9.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Sodium Chloride	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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