STEPANOL AEG - STEPAN

INCI Name: Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Functions: Foaming Agent, Surfactant

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS), National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), SARA 302, SARA 304, SARA 313

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Application Format
    Hair Care Applications
    Personal Hygiene Applications
    Product Applications
    • STEPANOL AEG is a concentrated surfactant blend for use in shampoos, liquid handsoaps, and bath products.
    • STEPANOL AEG exhibits excellent foam and viscosity characteristics. It offers ease of handling and simple mixing and dilution attributes.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Safety & Health

    Toxicity Information
    • The toxicology of major components that make up STEPANOL AEG blend (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate and Ammonium Laureth Sulfate) is well known.
    • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is slightly toxic orally (LD50 is 3-5.5 g/kg) and causes moderate to severe eye and severe skin irritation at 10% active.
    • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is slightly toxic orally (LD50 > 5g/kg) and causes mild eye irritation at 7.5% test solution and no skin irritation at 0.07 and 0.14% test solution.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    STEPANOL AEG is available in 55 gallon drums (net weight 450 lb/204 kg).

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Condition
    • Normal safety precautions (i.e., use of gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPANOL AEG.
    • Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
    • It is recommended that STEPANOL AEG be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 40°F (4°C) and 120°F (49°C).
    • Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.