Synonym(s)
CAS number: 4706-78-9; Propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-dodecyloxy-, monopotassium salt
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"Potassium" refers to the alkali metal potassium, "lauryl" to the ingredient lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol, or lauryl alcohol).
Potassium lauryl sulfate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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