INTRODUCTION OF FATTY ALCOHOL SULFATES: A SHORT REVIEW

Abstract

Fatty Alcohol Sulfate (FAS) which has sodium salt is an active ingredient that is generally used to make detergent products, because of its good ability to be wetted and produce froth. In addition, this type of FAS is a biodegradable surfactant. Surfactant is the basic ingredient of some cleaning products such as bath soap, facial wash soap, and liquid soap. There are two methods commonly used to produce higher alcohol than commercial ones: high-pressure hydrogenation and reduction with sodium metal.