Medical Definition of Sodium dodecyl sulfate
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An anionic surfactant, usually a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates, mainly the lauryl; lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions; used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes; also as research tool in protein biochemistry.
Pharmacological action: surface-active agent.
Chemical name: Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
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