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MAGNESIUM DODECYL SULFATE

Synonyms:					Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate

CAS No:					3097-08-3

Chemical Formula:				C24H5O8S2Mg

Formula Weight:				555.0

Appearance:					White powder

Assay:						85-95 % minimum

pH (1.89% aqueous solution):		>7.5

Alkalinity:					< 0.1%

Loss on Drying:				<15%

Heavy metals (as Pb):			<20 ppm

Sulfate (SO4)					< 1 % 

Chloride  (Cl):				< 1 %

Solution  (5% hot):				Clear

Unsulfated alcohols:			< 5%

Effective Date: 02/17/10