DeSULF™ SO-LF33 is a moderate foaming, 33% active, anionic sodium octyl sulfate. It is biodegradable and not listed in California Proposition 65. The product offers excellent detergency, wetting, dispersing, and rinsing properties and is stable in alkaline, chlorine, and peroxide conditions. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

Chemical Name: Sodium Octyl Sulfate, Water

CAS Number: 142-31-4

Chemical Family: Alkyl Sulfates

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biodegradable, Cold Processable

Synonyms: Octyl sodium sulfate, Sodium caprylyl sulfate, Sodium monooctyl sulfate, Sodium n-octyl sulfate, Sodium octyl sulfate, SOS

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
HII Features
Industrial Additives Features
Product Features
  • Low to moderate foam
  • High alkali stability
  • Wetting agent
  • Biodegradable
  • Peroxide and chlorine stable
  • Mild odor
  • Approved for use as inert in non-food pesticide formulations

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Application Information
  • Caustic cleaners
  • Alkaline or mild acid cleaners
  • Cleaners containing chlorine or peroxide
  • All purpose cleaners
  • Rinse aid for mechanical dishwashing
  • Glass cleaners
  • Fire fighting agents
  • Mercerizing agents for textiles
  • Wetting agent for synthetic coolants
  • High pressure spray detergents
  • Metal cleaners
  • Carpet extraction cleaners

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear off- white liquid
Insoluble in
Oils, Solvents
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C, RV#2 at 50 rpm)25 - 35cps-
Density (at 25°C)approx. 1.06g/mL-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 1.06
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity32.0 - 34.0%-
pH Value (10% in DI water)7.0 - 9.0--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America