Liquid Sulfanol in Global Personal Care and Industrial Formulations
Liquid Sulfanol is a versatile anionic surfactant widely used across personal care, pharmaceutical, industrial, household, agricultural, and technical cleaning industries. It is a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), available as a transparent to slightly yellowish viscous liquid with excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties.
This surfactant forms the functional base of many cleansing and foaming products and serves as a cost-effective and efficient primary detergent agent. Mylo Opt supplies Liquid Sulfanol worldwide — from sample packs to bulk barrels — with all regulatory documentation and export-compliant logistics.
Broad Purpose Across Industries
In cosmetics and personal care, Liquid Sulfanol is used in facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, intimate hygiene gels, bath foams, and cleansing milks. It effectively removes oils, dust, residues, and pollutants while producing a rich, dense foam. When blended with milder surfactants like Coco Glucoside or Decyl Glucoside, it creates balanced formulations suitable even for sensitive skin.
In pharmaceuticals, it is used in topical antiseptic solutions, dermal cleansing bases, prescription washes, and medicated foams. In nutraceuticals and food-grade applications, it may serve as a processing aid or emulsifier in encapsulated forms (where allowed by regulation).
In household and industrial cleaning, it plays a role in dishwashing liquids, floor and surface cleaners, car shampoos, laundry detergents, and foam-generating cleaning systems. Due to its high compatibility with hard water and efficiency in forming lather, it is frequently included in industrial degreasing and construction foam agents.
In agrochemicals and plant protection products, Liquid Sulfanol is used as a wetting and dispersing agent to enhance the effectiveness of foliar sprays and soil conditioners.
Applications in Product Formats
Liquid Sulfanol is essential in a wide range of commercial formulations:
– Shampoos (anti-dandruff, oily scalp, 2-in-1 formulas)
– Shower gels and bath foams
– Face cleansers, micellar waters, foaming gels
– Baby cleansing products (at low concentrations)
– Liquid soaps for domestic or institutional use
– Cleaning sprays and technical degreasers
– Car and equipment washes
– Agricultural emulsions and sprayable mixtures
Its concentration in cosmetic formulations typically ranges from 2% to 20%, depending on the product type. For sensitive or baby skin, the usage should be kept under 3% with the addition of humectants and conditioning agents. In professional-grade products, levels may go up to 10–15%, especially in high-foaming shampoos or cleansers.
Liquid Sulfanol is compatible with pH ranges between 5.0 and 7.5 and performs well in both hot and cold water. It mixes easily with other anionic, non-ionic, and amphoteric surfactants, thickeners (e.g., xanthan gum, carbomers), botanical extracts, and emollients.
H3: Sample Formula — Aloe Shower Gel with Sulfanol
Purified water — 60 g
Vegetable glycerin — 3 g
Xanthan gum — 0.3 g
Liquid Sulfanol — 12 g
Coco Glucoside — 6 g
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — 5 g
Aloe vera extract (1:10) — 3 g
Panthenol — 1 g
Preservative Dermosoft 1388 — 0.8 g
Natural fragrance — 0.4 g
Citric acid — adjust pH to 5.5–5.7
This formulation creates a light, skin-friendly foaming cleanser suitable for daily use. The foaming is soft yet persistent, and the addition of humectants and botanical actives supports skin hydration and protection.
Export Logistics and Packaging
Mylo Opt offers Liquid Sulfanol in various volumes — from 100 ml lab bottles to 5 L containers and 200 L export-ready drums. Each batch is supported by full documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS, REACH certificate), making it suitable for global distribution. The product is stable, non-flammable, biodegradable under OECD conditions, and compatible with most raw material systems used in modern formulations.
It is stored and transported under normal ambient conditions with a recommended shelf life of 24 months.
Final Notes
Liquid Sulfanol remains a foundational raw material for many industries due to its high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and multifunctional properties. It plays a key role in both classic and innovative cleansing systems, supporting foaming, degreasing, and solubilizing tasks across sectors.
Mylo Opt delivers Liquid Sulfanol globally — ensuring professional service, rapid fulfillment, and expert support in formulation design. Our clients span cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemistry, and agriculture — all benefiting from the quality and adaptability of this essential surfactant.
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