S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

LITHIUM DODECYL SULFATE

Synonyms:					Lithium Lauryl Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester

Chemical Formula				C12H25LiO4S 

Formula Weight				272.3

Description:					Fine White powder or flakes

Identification:				To pass test

Assay (C12):					98.5% minimum

Loss on drying:				0.5 maximum

Chloride (Cl)				100 ppm maximum

pH (1% aq):				            6.0 – 8.0

Solubility 
3% aqueous:					Clear and colorless
1% Ethanol:					Clear and colorless

U.V. (1% aq. solution)			280 nm <0.03 A.U.
400 nm <0.006 A.U.

Effective: 11/08/18