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Sodium 1-tetradecyl sulfate, 95%, cont. up to ca 5% sodium methyl sulfate
Description
Sodium 1-tetradecyl sulfate is used as an anionic surfactant in nickel plating bath, pickling, electrolytic cleaning, welding, leather dyeing and rubles polishes. It is used to study the time course of liquid drainage and foam coarsening and to investigate the effects of sclerosant foam preparation. It is used for the treatment of varicose and spider veins of the leg.
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Sodium 1-tetradecyl sulfate is used as an anionic surfactant in nickel plating bath, pickling, electrolytic cleaning, welding, leather dyeing and rubles polishes. It is used to study the time course of liquid drainage and foam coarsening and to investigate the effects of sclerosant foam preparation. It is used for the treatment of varicose and spider veins of the leg.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 182°C to 192°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 3578122 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 316.44 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Assay | cont. up to ≈5% sodium methyl sulfate |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium 1-tetradecyl sulfate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 214-737-2 |
RTECSNumber | XB8660000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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