Sodium cholesteryl sulfate
Synonyms
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt;
Cholesteryl sulfate sodium salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 2864-50-8
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C27H45NaO4S; C27H46O4S.Na
Molecular Weight: 488.70
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white powder.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, lubricating abilities.
Note (1), Avoid using in children care products, such as: skin care products.
Synthesis
Obtained by esterification of cholesterol and sulfur trioxide, by neutralization of sodium hydroxide.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
2, Personal care products
Use as conditioning agent.
Manufacturers
Update: 20131018(1); 20161001(2);