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Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)

Sodium lauryl ether sulphate (SLES) is an anionic surfactant found in many personal care and detergent products. It has a clear-to-yellow appearance, tending to be thick in texture.

Overview

  • Used in dish soap, stain removers, toilet cleaners, shampoos, lotions, bubble baths and more.
  • Valued for its foaming and emulsifying properties, lowering the surface tension of liquids.
CAS Number
68585-34-2
AKA
Sodium laureth sulphate; Sodium laureth sulfate; Sodium lauryl ether sulfate; Lauryl ethoxy sulphate
Chemical formula
C H 3(CH2)11( O CH2CH2)nO S O3 Na
Quantities
25L, 200L, 1000L, Bulk Transfer
Strengths
28% and 70% (naturally derived); 26% and 70% (synthetic derived)

Applications

Cleaning Chemicals & Detergents

• In laundry and hand dishwashing detergents, carpet cleaners, toilet cleaning products, stain and odour removers and all-purpose cleaners.

Others

• Personal care products: soaps, shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, make-up removers, soaps, body washes, bubble baths and toothpastes.

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With over 50 years’ experience and a dedicated distribution fleet, we are a leading UK supplier and distributor of natural and synthetic SLES.

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