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Formula-CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)2OSO3Na
Molecular Mass- 420 g/mol (274.35 + 44.05n) g mol1
Structure- yourself
An Ionic bond between a sodium ion and an oxygen ion.
Followed by two double covelant bonds between two oxygen molecules and the sulfate molecule, and then single covelant bonds used for the rest of the structure
DANGERS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate and it;s other forms, are irritating and corrosive towards the skin as it is an ester of sulphuric acid. Dangerous if ingested as it cannot be metabolised by the liver causing severe diarrhea and nausea.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is an igredient, most common in shampoos, toothpastes, shaving creams, mascara, and mouth rinses. It's the subtance which creates the foaming and cleansing agesnts.
USES
Clearasil - Used in facial wash Colgate - Used in toothpaste products Vaseline - Used in shampoo & conditioner
Sodium laureth sulfate
Origins
A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide
