Synonym(s)
CAS number: 142-87-0
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. In addition, this ingredient contains decyl alcohol (1-decanol) as an alcoholic component. Sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid.
Sodium decyl sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance), foaming agent (increases the foam formation and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam) and cleansing agent for skin and hair.
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