Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate
- HS Code: 34021190
- CAS NO. : 68585-34-2
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate is an anionic surfactant widely used in detergents, personal care products, and industrial cleaners due to its excellent foaming, detergency, and emulsifying properties. It is valued for its balance of strong cleaning performance and relatively mild skin interaction compared to other anionic surfactants.
SLES is commonly supplied as a viscous liquid or paste and is compatible with a wide range of formulation systems. Its stability, ease of handling, and cost effectiveness make it a preferred surfactant in high volume cleaning and hygiene applications.
Chemical Properties
• Physical State: Viscous liquid or paste
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water
• Ionic Nature: Anionic
• pH (1% solution): Typically 6.5–9.5
Technical Specification
• Purity / Active Matter: 27%, 28%, 70% (grade dependent)
Applications
Detergents and Laundry Formulations Used as a primary surfactant to deliver effective soil removal and stable foaming.
Personal Care Products Used in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps for cleansing and lather generation.
Dishwashing Liquids Used to remove grease and food residues while maintaining foam stability.
Household and Institutional Cleaners Used in multi-purpose cleaners and surface care formulations for efficient detergency.
Industrial Cleaning Formulations Used in degreasers and specialty cleaners where strong surfactant action is required.
Compliance and Certifications
REACH, RSPO
Packaging Details
50 kg HDPE drums
200 kg HDPE drums
1000 kg IBC
Key Features/Benefits
• Excellent foaming and detergency performance
• Good compatibility with other surfactants
• Stable across a wide pH range
• Suitable for personal care and detergent formulations
Storage and Handling
• Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area
• Protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures
• Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
