Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.415.220.720 - D02.886.645.600.055.050.632 - D10.289.220.720

**Synonyms:** - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate