Sodium lauryl sulfate

لوريل كبريتات الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassLubricant / wetting agent
SynonymsSLS, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS
Common uses / formsSoluble lubricant & wetting/solubilising agent; 0.5–2.5% w/w; dissolution enhancer for poorly soluble actives
PropertiesAnionic surfactant, white/pale crystals; water-soluble; hydrophilic lubricant unlike stearates
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesOften combined with hydrophobic lubricant to offset dissolution retardation
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Sodium lauryl sulfate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-sodium-lauryl-sulfate.html