STEPANOL® WA 100
INCI: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Overview
STEPANOL WA-100 is a sodium lauryl sulfate produced from the sulfation of fatty alcohol via Stepan's SO3 process. The product of this process is then spray dried to produce a high active powder of exceptional quality. The SLS liquid intermediate is manufactured at Stepan's Millsdale facility located at: 22500 Stepan Drive Elwood, IL 60421 United States. The product is then dried by a third-party location. Sulfuric acid, mono-C10-16-alkyl esters, sodium salts (Alternate CAS 151-21-3).
- Excellent detergency
- Foam Boosting
- Hot and Cold Processing
- Mild
- Suitable for Clear Systems
- Reduced Greasiness
- Reduced Stickiness
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Water phase
Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.
Functional role
Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.
Pairs well with
- A secondary amphoteric surfactant
- A mild conditioning agent
- A thickening salt or gum
Handling watch-outs
- Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Stepan Company
- CAS
- 68585-47-7, 7757-82-6
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