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Nature and Introduction:
CAS: 151-21-3 Chemical formula: C12H25NaO4S Also known as Sodium dodecyl sulfate. One of the commonly used surfactants is the main component of detergent. It is often used in the DNA extraction process to separate the protein from the DNA after denaturation. It has a special smell. White or light yellow crystal or powder at room temperature. Decomposes in hot and humid air. Soluble in water, soluble in hot alcohol.
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Here’s what you should know about its uses if you’re also in:
Industrial washing production industry: used as detergent and textile auxiliaries, also used as toothpaste foaming agent, mine fire extinguishing agent, emulsion polymerization emulsifier, wool cleaning agent, etc. Used as anionic surfactant, emulsifier and foaming agent.
Food industry: GB 2760-96 stipulates that it is a processing aid for the food industry. Foaming agent; Emulsifier; Anionic surfactant. Used in cakes, beverages, egg whites, fresh fruits, juice drinks, edible oils, etc.
Medicine or beauty industry: used as an emulsifier for drugs, cosmetics, and synthetic resins. Toothpaste, foaming agent for fire extinguishers. Used as a detergent for fine silk and wool fabrics. Flotation agent for metal beneficiation.
Biochemical industry: biochemical analysis, electrophoresis, ion pair reagents.
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Specifications and options:
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