Sodium dodecanoate PurReagent, >99.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Assay Purity >99%
M pt. 310 °C
Density 1.102 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H318,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29159099
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in soaps and detergents. Ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. Used as an emulsifier and surfactant. Applied in laboratory and industrial cleaning products. Used in some pharmaceutical formulations.

Purpose
It is mainly used as a cleansing and emulsifying agent because it lowers surface tension and helps mix oil with water.

General Description
Sodium dodecanoate also called sodium laurate is a white solid soap compound formed from lauric acid and sodium hydroxide. It is an anionic surfactant that produces foam and helps remove oils and dirt.