Sodium Stearyl Sulfate

AKA “1120-04-3, Sodium octadecyl sulfate, OCTADECYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, sodium;octadecyl sulfate, Sodium octadecyl sulphate, Octadecyl sodium sulfate, Sulfuric acid, monooctadecyl ester, sodium salt, Sodium monostearyl sulfate, Sodium monooctadecyl sulfate”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium stearyl sulfate

AKA: 1120-04-3, Sodium octadecyl sulfate, OCTADECYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, Sodium;octadecyl sulfate, Sodium octadecyl sulphate, Octadecyl sodium sulfate, Sulfuric acid, Monooctadecyl ester, Sodium salt, Sodium monostearyl sulfate, Sodium monooctadecyl sulfate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Sodium octadecyl sulphate

Formula

C18H37NaO4S

Mol. Weight

372.50

CAS #

1120-04-3

Form

Powder

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Modern anionic surfactant developed in the 20th century as a milder alternative to shorter-chain sulfates. Created to provide effective cleansing while reducing the harsh irritation associated with sodium lauryl sulfate.