Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Synonyms
Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium
Irium
Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sulfate, Sodium Dodecyl
Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl
Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt
An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry.