STEPANOL ME-DRY

STEPANOL ME-DRY is a spray-dried anionic surfactant in powder form, known for its foaming properties. It is biodegradable and suitable for personal care applications like shampoos, hand cleansers, and bubble baths, as well as industrial and home cleaning detergents.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

CAS Number: 151-21-3, 68585-47-7, 68955-19-1, 73296-89-6, 85586-07-8

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Benefit Claims
    Labeling Claims
    HII Features

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Application Format
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Hair Care Applications
    Home Care Applications
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Personal Hygiene Applications
    Applications Information
    • STEPANOL ME-DRY is a sodium lauryl sulfate derived from fatty alcohol sulfonated via Stepan's continuous SO₃ process.
    • The product of this process is then spray dried to produce a white powder.
    • STEPANOL ME-DRY is used in powdered bubble baths, hand cleaners, and detergents.
    • Because of its excellent foaming properties, STEPANOL ME-DRY is used in liquid hand soaps, shampoos, and other personal care and detergent applications.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White power (at 25⁰C)
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Actives Content (MW 299)90%-
    Unsulfated Materialmax. 3.5%-
    Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 2%-
    Sodium Sulfate Contentmax. 3.5%-
    pH (1% aqueous)9.8--
    Color (10% active)200APHA-
    Boiling Pointmin. 100⁰C-
    Densityapprox. 0.48g/mL-
    RVOC0.0%U.S. EPA
    Toxicology Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Lethal Dose (LD₅₀, mammals)0.8 - 1.1g/kg-
    Lethal Dose (LD₅₀, aquatic organisms)12mg/L-

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Safety & Health

    Environmental and Health Effects Information
    • Product is readily biodegradable
    • STEPANOL ME-DRY is slightly toxic orally to mammals (LD50 is between 0.8 to 1.1 g/kg) and aquatic organisms (LC50 =12 mg/L). At 10% active, it causes moderate to severe skin and eye irritation.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    Standard Packaging: STEPANOL ME-DRY is available in drums quantities.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information
    • Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANOL ME-DRY.
    • Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided.
    • Wash thoroughly after handling STEPANOL ME-DRY.
    • Avoid inhaling dust.
    • Non-Bulk Storage Recommendations: STEPANOL ME-DRY should be stored in closed containers and kept in a cool, dry place to avoid agglomeration, and should be kept away from incompatible materials