Potassium lauryl sulfate
Potassium lauryl sulfate (potassium dodecyl sulfate) a detergent similar to sodium lauryl sulfate. Potassium lauryl sulfate is used in mud soaps. It has a better cleansing action indicated by the presence of the potassium ion (refer Fajans' rules).
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Potassium dodecyl sulfate | |
Other names
Dodecyl potassium sulfate; Potassium lauryl sulphate; Potassium dodecyl sulphate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.900 |
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C12H25KO4S | |
Molar mass | 304.49 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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