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.
SLES is also commonly used for thickening.
Valued for its foaming and emulsifying properties, lowering the surface tension of liquids.

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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 and bulk transfer

Strengths

28% and 70% (naturally derived); 26% and 70% (synthetic derived)

Applications

Cleaning Chemicals & Detergents

• Used as a lubricant, cleanser, foaming agent, degreasing agent and dyeing agent.
• In laundry and hand dishwashing detergents, carpet cleaners, toilet cleaning products, stain and odour removers and all-purpose cleaners.

Textile Chemicals & Dyes

• A wetting agent and emulsifier in textile processing, helping with penetration of dyes
• A cleaning agent for textile fibres during manufacturing processes

Others

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

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