Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) Market Top Key Manufactures: Fitz Chem, Surfaceindustry, Seidlerchem, Parchem
Ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) is the regular name for ammonium dodecyl sulfate (CH3(CH2)10CH2OSO3NH4). The particle consists of a long nonpolar hydrocarbon chain and a polar sulfate end group, the blend of which make the material a surfactant. These two components allow the compound to dissolve among both polar and non-polar molecules. ALS is classified as an alkyl sulfate and is an anionic surfactant found essentially in shampoos and body-wash as a foaming agent. Lauryl sulfates are high- foam surfactants that...
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