Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES)

Chemical Name

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate

Structure
Formula
CH₃(CH₂)₁₁(OCH₂CH₂)_nOSO₃Na (n = 2-3 ethylene oxide units)
CAS
68585-34-2
68891-38-3
Synonym name
(C10-C16) Alcohol ethoxylate sulfated sodium salt,
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate,
Lauryl alcohol, ethoxylated sulfated, sodium salt,
Alkylether sulfate,
Sodium laureth sulfate,
Sodium lauryl sulfate,
Sodium lauryl oxyethyl sulfate,
AES,
N2EO,
SLES
H.S. Code 340239

Specification

Appearance White to yellowish paste (25^oC)
Odor Characteristic mild surfaction odor.
Active ingredient 68-72%
Viscosity 5,000 - 10,000 mPa.s
PH 7.0-9.5 (adjustable during formulation)(1% solution)
Solubility Fully soluble in water, ethanol, glycols.
Cloud point < 0^oC (remains soluble at low temps)
Stability
Stable in acidic to neutral pH ranges (5.5–7.5 for skin contact).
Compatible with most anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.

Application

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70% typically) is a sodium sulfate, it’s excellent foaming, detergency profiles, used in daily chemical industries and textile, paper pulp, leather, machinery, oil and other industries.
Also high-concentration surfactant widely used in personal care and cleaning products.

Handing and Safety

GHS Hazard Statements: not classified.

Package

170kg/plastic drum or custom package.

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