Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate (ALS) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- ALS
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
- Ammonium Dodecyl Sulphate
- Ammonium Dodecyl Sulfate
Ammonium lauryl sulphate is an anionic surfactant supplied to personal care, cleaning and industrial formulators in Malaysia. It is the ammonium salt of lauryl, or dodecyl, sulphate and is traded as an aqueous solution. The name is also written ammonium lauryl sulfate, and a formulator will often order it as ALS.
Commercial solutions commonly sit in a 25 to 30% active band, clear to slightly hazy and pale in colour. Grade choice turns on active content, colour and the preservative system rather than on the chemistry. Confirm active matter, pH and cloud point against the grade offered.
ALS is chosen over sodium lauryl sulphate for a milder feel and higher solubility, and the ammonium counter-ion is the reason. It is not sodium lauryl sulphate, not sodium laureth sulphate, and not the ethoxylated ammonium laureth sulphate. Ask for the material your formulation sheet names.
Typical uses run from shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser and hand wash to cleaning concentrates, textile wetting and emulsion polymerisation. Send the required active content, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- personal care, technical
- Appearance
- clear to slightly hazy pale liquid
Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALS personal care grade solution | clear to slightly hazy aqueous solution | commonly in the 25 to 30% active band; confirm against the quoted grade | Primary foaming surfactant for shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser and hand wash, where a milder feel and easy solubility are wanted from an anionic sulphate. | confirmed with the quotation |
| ALS technical grade solution | aqueous solution | active matter confirmed against the quoted specification | Household and industrial cleaning concentrates, textile wetting and scouring, and surfactant duty in emulsion polymerisation. | confirmed with the quotation |
| ALS solution to a specified active content | aqueous solution | sourced to the active content stated in the enquiry | Formulations that dose against a fixed active matter figure rather than a standard commercial band. State the required strength with the enquiry. | confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy ammonium lauryl sulphate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ammonium lauryl sulphate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Ionic character | anionic | — |
| Counter-ion | ammonium | — |
| Chemical description | ammonium salt of lauryl (dodecyl) sulphate; not ethoxylated | — |
| Active matter | commonly 25 to 30 in commercial solutions % | — |
| Appearance | clear to slightly hazy pale liquid | — |
| INCI name | Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate | — |
Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong acids and oxidisers, and follow the handling instructions supplied for the quoted grade. Review the current safety data for the material before use. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about ammonium lauryl sulphate
What active content is ammonium lauryl sulphate supplied at?
Commercial ALS solutions commonly sit in a 25 to 30% active band, and the exact figure varies by producer and grade. State the active matter your formulation is built on and the quoted grade is matched to it rather than to a single published number.
How does ALS differ from SLS, SLES and ammonium laureth sulphate?
SLS is sodium lauryl sulphate, usually a solid in needles or powder. SLES is sodium laureth sulphate, the ethoxylated sodium salt sold as a concentrated paste. Ammonium laureth sulphate is the ethoxylated ammonium version. ALS is the non-ethoxylated ammonium salt supplied as a solution, so order each one by name against its own specification.
Why choose ALS instead of sodium lauryl sulphate?
Formulators pick the ammonium salt for a milder feel and higher solubility than the sodium salt gives, and because it arrives as a ready-to-dose solution rather than a solid that has to be dissolved. The counter-ion is the difference, not the alkyl chain.
Which grade suits a shampoo or body wash?
Send the finished product, the target active matter and any colour, pH or preservative requirements. Personal care buyers commonly work from a solution in the 25 to 30% active band and confirm colour and cloud point against the grade offered.
Can ammonium lauryl sulphate be used outside personal care?
Yes. It is used in household and industrial cleaning concentrates, as a wetting and scouring agent in textile processing, and as a surfactant in emulsion polymerisation. State the process so the quoted grade fits the duty.
What packing and documents come with a quotation?
Send the required quantity and any packing or documentation requirements with the enquiry. Availability, packing and applicable documents are confirmed for the quoted grade rather than fixed on this page.