Product Guide
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
An anionic surfactant used in laboratory lysis, electrophoresis and cleaning-related formulations. Research-grade impurity limits differ from general surfactant specifications; the required method and grade must be stated.
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Applications and workflows
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- Electrophoretic separation under a validated protocol
- Nucleic-acid and protein sample preparation
- Wetting, cleaning and emulsification development
Technical selection criteria
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- Assay, impurity limits and analytical grade
- Nuclease, protease or contaminant limits required by the assay
- Concentration, units and preparation basis
- Compatibility with the full formulation and process
Also known as: Sodium lauryl sulfate, SDS, SLS. These names identify the product family; grade, concentration and supplied form must be checked separately.
Variants and compatibility
The same general name may cover different hydrates, salt forms, purities and impurity limits. Specify the exact form rather than treating catalogue references as substitutes.
Documentation and delivery
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