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Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) — Foaming Agent & Surfactant | GCC

CAS No: 151-21-3 · HS Code: 3402.11

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS, also known as Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate/SDS, CAS 151-21-3) is a high-foaming anionic surfactant used across construction, personal care, and industrial applications in the GCC. In construction, SLS serves as an air entraining agent and foaming agent in lightweight concrete, foam concrete, and aerated cementitious systems — widely used in GCC residential and infrastructure construction for thermal insulation, void filling, and load reduction. In personal care and cleaning, SLS is the primary foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, toothpaste, and detergents manufactured across the GCC.

Quick Specifications

CAS Number151-21-3
HS Code3402.11
CAS Number151-21-3
Chemical NameSodium Lauryl Sulphate / Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS)
HS Code3402.11
Appearance (powder)White to cream free-flowing powder or needles

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Technical Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION TEST METHOD
CAS Number151-21-3
Chemical NameSodium Lauryl Sulphate / Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS)
HS Code3402.11
Appearance (powder)White to cream free-flowing powder or needlesVisual
Active Content≥ 92.0 % (powder grade)Two-phase titration
Moisture Content≤ 3.0 %Karl Fischer
pH (1% solution)7.5 – 9.5
Sulphate Content≤ 2.0 %
Unsulphated Matter≤ 3.0 %
Foaming PowerHigh — > 160 mm (Ross-Miles)
Shelf Life24 months in sealed bags, < 30°C

Applications — UAE, Saudi Arabia & GCC

Foam Concrete & Lightweight Concrete GCC

SLS is the primary foaming agent used in mobile foam generators on GCC construction sites to produce foam concrete (cellular lightweight concrete) for void filling, thermal insulation, load reduction on podium slabs, and lightweight floor screed applications.

Air Entraining in Cementitious Systems

Used as an AEA in tile grouts, renders, and construction mortars where a degree of air entrainment improves workability and reduces density — similar in function to AEA admixtures but in solid powder form for dry-mix mortar applications.

Personal Care Manufacturing — GCC

Primary foaming surfactant in shampoos, shower gels, body washes, hand sanitiser bases, liquid soaps, and toothpaste produced by GCC personal care manufacturers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Provides dense, stable foam at low cost.

Industrial Cleaning & Detergents

Used in industrial cleaning formulations, car wash detergents, and household cleaning products manufactured or sold across the GCC.

Textile & Leather Processing

Wetting and scouring agent in textile and leather processing operations — GCC garment and leather factories in Sharjah, Riyadh industrial zones, and Qatar industrial areas.

Usage & Recommendations

For foam concrete: prepare a 3–5% SLS solution in water, foam with a generator to produce a stable foam of density 50–100 g/L, then blend with cement slurry to target density (300–1,800 kg/m³). SLS produces a more stable foam than detergent alternatives — critical for consistent foam concrete density across GCC construction sites. For personal care: use at 5–15% in liquid shampoo formulations. Handle with care — powder is irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Use appropriate PPE during handling.

Packaging Available

25 Kgs Multi-Wall Paper Bags
500 Kgs Supersacks

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in sealed bags in a cool, dry warehouse below 30°C. Avoid moisture — SLS is hygroscopic and cakes on moisture uptake. Avoid temperatures above 40°C — SLS can begin to decompose. Shelf life: 24 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GCC foam concrete density targets: void filling and non-structural fill (roof gardens, service trenches): 400–800 kg/m³; lightweight floor screed (thermal insulation): 600–900 kg/m³; structural lightweight concrete (load-bearing): 1,200–1,800 kg/m³. Lower density = less cement, more foam, lower strength. For GCC podium deck void filling under parking areas: 600–800 kg/m³ provides adequate compression strength (0.5–1.5 MPa) and thermal insulation. For rooftop terrace fill: 400–600 kg/m³ minimises dead load on the structure. Always specify the target density and minimum compressive strength in the project specification and test the foam concrete mix design before mass pour.