What is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate CAS 32612-48-9?

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, commonly abbreviated ALES, is an anionic surfactant based on ethoxylated lauryl alcohol sulfate neutralized with ammonium. It is used as a cleansing and foaming agent in personal care and household cleaning products.

How is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate different from Sodium Laureth Sulfate?

The main difference is the counterion: ALES contains ammonium while SLES contains sodium. ALES is often selected for low-pH formulations, good foam quality, and mild-feeling cleansing systems where the ammonium salt offers a formulation advantage.

What are the common active matter concentrations for ALES?

Commercial ALES is commonly supplied as approximately 25% or 70% active matter liquid. Higher-active grades such as 70% are widely used in concentrated shampoo, body wash, and detergent bases, but the exact specification should be matched to the formulation.

Which products typically use Ammonium Laureth Sulfate?

It is used in shampoos, body washes, shower gels, liquid hand soaps, facial cleansers, and household liquid detergent systems. It functions mainly as a primary or co-surfactant for cleaning and foam generation.

Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate suitable for hard water or low-pH formulations?

ALES is recognized for good foaming performance in hard water and is often used in low-pH personal care products. Final suitability depends on the blend, preservative system, and target viscosity or pH range of the finished formulation.

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate CAS 32612-48-9

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is an anionic surfactant commonly supplied for personal care and household chemical formulations. It is typically used in cleansing systems such as shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and related detergent formulations. Standard supply can be discussed with supporting documents such as COA, TDS, and SDS, depending on product type and inquiry stage. For sodium laureth sulfate systems using a sodium counterion, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) is a related product to compare by active matter, viscosity and pH target.

CAS: 32612-48-9
Synonyms: ALES, Ammonium Alcohol Ether Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Grade: Industrial Grade / Detergent Grade / Personal Care Grade
Package: 110kg / 170kg drums / IBC / customized packaging

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Product Description

1 Quick Product Identity

2 Physicochemical Properties

3 Typical Applications

4 Packaging

5 Storage

Quick Product Identity

Category: Surfactant
Function: Cleansing Agent
Application: Personal Care and Household Formulations
Supply Form: Liquid

Physicochemical Properties

Property	Description
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Solubility	Soluble in water
Odor	Mild characteristic odor
Ionic Type	Anionic
Stability	Stable under normal handling and storage conditions

Typical Applications

Typically used in:

Shampoo formulations
Body wash and shower gel systems
Liquid hand soap formulations
Facial cleansing formulations
Household liquid detergent systems

For related anionic surfactant pages, compare Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Texapon N70, and Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate.

Packaging

The product is typically packed in sealed containers suitable for routine storage, handling, and transport. Packaging arrangements can be discussed according to supply requirements and destination conditions.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use, and protect the product from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and contamination during storage and transportation.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate CAS 32612-48-9?

A: Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, commonly abbreviated ALES, is an anionic surfactant based on ethoxylated lauryl alcohol sulfate neutralized with ammonium. It is used as a cleansing and foaming agent in personal care and household cleaning products.
Q:
How is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate different from Sodium Laureth Sulfate?

A: The main difference is the counterion: ALES contains ammonium while SLES contains sodium. ALES is often selected for low-pH formulations, good foam quality, and mild-feeling cleansing systems where the ammonium salt offers a formulation advantage.
Q:
What are the common active matter concentrations for ALES?

A: Commercial ALES is commonly supplied as approximately 25% or 70% active matter liquid. Higher-active grades such as 70% are widely used in concentrated shampoo, body wash, and detergent bases, but the exact specification should be matched to the formulation.
Q:
Which products typically use Ammonium Laureth Sulfate?

A: It is used in shampoos, body washes, shower gels, liquid hand soaps, facial cleansers, and household liquid detergent systems. It functions mainly as a primary or co-surfactant for cleaning and foam generation.
Q:
Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate suitable for hard water or low-pH formulations?

A: ALES is recognized for good foaming performance in hard water and is often used in low-pH personal care products. Final suitability depends on the blend, preservative system, and target viscosity or pH range of the finished formulation.

Ordering & Documentation

Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.

Documents

COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.

Quotation

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Sample & Supply

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Storage & Shipping

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