Description

Sodium Octyl Sulfate is an anionic surfactant derived from octyl alcohol, valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties. This compound is particularly significant for its effectiveness in formulations requiring mildness and stability across a wide pH range. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance, water-soluble surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its mildness and rich lather.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent and detergent in scouring, dyeing, and finishing operations to ensure even penetration and cleaning.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a key component in floor cleaners, degreasers, and hard surface cleaners for its effective emulsification of oils.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and sticking of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Household Detergents: Incorporated into liquid dish soaps and all-purpose cleaners for its foaming and grease-cutting abilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Octyl Sulfate
CAS No.	36609-96-8
Molecular Formula	C8H17NaO4S
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium n-Octyl Sulfate; Octyl Sodium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monooctyl Ester, Sodium Salt; Sodium O-Sulfate Octyl Ester; Capryl Sodium Sulfate; 1-Octanol, Hydrogen Sulfate, Sodium Salt; Sodium Caprylyl Sulfate
EINECS	253-128-3

Quality Control

Our Sodium Octyl Sulfate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, activity, and physical properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your production processes.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Sodium Octyl Sulfate)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 3.0 %
Unsulfated Alcohol	≤ 2.0 %

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