TIPA-lauryl sulfate
Synonyms
Triisopropanolamine lauryl sulfate;
Decyl hydrogen sulphate, compound with 1,1',1''-nitrilotripropan-2-ol;
Sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, compd. with 1,1',1''-nitrilotris(2-propanol) (1:1);
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 66161-60-2
EINECS: 266-195-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C21H47NO7S; C12H26O4S.C9H21N1O3
Molecular Weight: 457.67
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid; (2), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable in alkali, weak acid and hard water; unstable in strong acid, hydrolyzed, reduced to alcohol.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS (Rev.10) label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, permeating, dispersing, solubilizing abilities. Resistant to hard water.
Note (1), Should not be used in children products that can be direct prolonged contact with the skin, such as: skin care products.
(2), Avoid using in children cleaning products, such as: shampoos.
(3), Do not use in nitrosating environment. Reaction of triisopropanolamine and nitrous acid can not produce nitrosamines, however, reaction of contained secondary amine of triisopropanolamine and nitrous acid can produce nitrosamines. Nitrosamine is a carcinogen.
Synthesis
Currently, sulfated reaction through continuous reactor (such as: falling film reactor) is the most widely used method for preparing sulfates.
Generally, dodecyl alcohol and sulfur trioxide react through reactor, then triisopropanolamine neutralizes, finally obtain product.
US patent 8,921,588 (Process for preparing sulfates and/or sulfonates in a micro-reaction system) presents a synthetic process. Conditions: mole ratio of sulfur trioxide and alcohols or other raw materials: 1:1; temperature: 30-60°C; reactor: falling film reactor.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
30.0 |
|
pH (25°C, 10% solution) |
6.5 - 9.5 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents－Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
(2), pH
GB/T 6368 Surface active agents - Determination of pH of aqueous solution - Potentiometric method
ISO 4316 Surface active agents -- Determination of pH of aqueous solutions -- Potentiometric method
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as foaming agent.
2, Personal care products
Cleansing agent, foaming agent, emulsifying agent in personal care products.
For example, main ingredient or auxiliary ingredient for cleansing agent, foaming agent in shampoo, hand sanitizer, bubble bath, shaving foam and other products.
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Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2003/83/EC, TIPA-lauryl sulfate is included in Annex III/62.
TIPA-lauryl sulfate can be applied to leave-on products and rinse-off products.
Maximum concentration of TIPA-lauryl sulfate is 2.5% in leave-on products (triisopropanolamine calculated).
In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.
Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.
The container is nitrite-free.
3, Household detergents
Use as cleansing agent.
4, Industrial cleaning agents
Use as cleansing agent, foaming agent.
5, Pets
Main ingredient or auxiliary ingredient for cleansing agent, foaming agent in shampoos and other pet products.
6, Emulsion polymerization
Emulsifier, particle size controlling agent in emulsion polymerization.
Manufacturers
Update: 20131018(1); 20161026(2);