Synonym(s)
CAS number: 3097-08-3; Magnesium dodecylsulphates
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"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. Sulphates are the salts/esters of sulphuric acid. Magnesium lauryl sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance); furthermore it has a cleansing effect on the body surface.
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