Other Name: Lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt; (C10-C16)Alkyl ethoxylate sulfuric acid, sodium salt
CAS No.: 68585-34-2
Chemical Structure: N/A
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate Application:
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) is an anionic surfactant widely used in industrial and commercial formulations where strong detergency, controlled foaming, and excellent wetting properties are required. Derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, SLES offers a balance of cleaning efficiency and formulation flexibility, making it suitable for high-volume manufacturing environments. Its compatibility with various surfactants, electrolytes, and additives allows formulators to achieve consistent performance across diverse processing conditions.
SLES is valued for its stable viscosity behavior, ease of processing, and predictable interaction with builders, dispersants, or conditioning agents. Its high solubility and good biodegradability profile further support its use in sectors where formulation stability and regulatory alignment are essential. As a globally standardized raw material, SLES integrates smoothly into large-scale production workflows for detergents, textile processes, industrial cleaners, and institutional cleaning systems. Applications:
1. Detergent & Cleaning-Product Manufacturing
SLES is commonly employed as a primary surfactant in liquid detergents, laundry formulations, and institutional cleaners. Its strong emulsification properties help remove oils and particulate soils, while its stable foam profile supports mechanical cleaning efficiency in both manual and automated systems.
2. Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Systems
In large-scale cleaning applications—such as food-processing facilities, industrial workshops, and equipment-maintenance operations—SLES provides reliable wetting and penetration performance. It improves the dispersion of solid residues and maintains formulation clarity, supporting high-output cleaning protocols.
3. Textile, Leather, and Fiber Processing
SLES functions effectively as a wetting and scouring agent, helping remove processing oils, waxes, and surface contaminants from fibers and fabrics. It contributes to dyeing uniformity and enhances the efficiency of subsequent finishing treatments by improving substrate wettability.
4. Emulsification in Chemical Formulations
Owing to its balanced hydrophilic–lipophilic properties, SLES assists in stabilizing emulsions in industrial chemical blends. It is frequently incorporated in formulations requiring reliable emulsion stability during mixing, storage, and high-shear processing.
5. Surface-Treatment Solutions
SLES is used in metal-cleaning fluids, hard-surface preparations, and pre-treatment baths to support surface wetting and residue removal. Its consistent performance across different pH environments makes it suitable for multi-step industrial surface-treatment workflows.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, interchangeably known as Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or SLES for short, has been a dominant surfactant used in daily household detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics. It’s a mild coconut-derived anionic surfactant with a great balance of cost and performance, dominantly used as an emulsifier, cleanser, and foaming agent in mild skin-touch products.
Thanks to its great cleaning power, mildness, and excellent compatibility with other surfactants, it can be found almost in all cleaning rinse-off products. Compared to the other rivaling primary surfactant, Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), SLES is much milder, more natural, and more hard water-resistant.
ACF Chemical Co., Ltd.
Athena
phone/whatsapp：008613805212761 has been partnering with leading SLES producers, with one being our next-door neighbor, through Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreements. We can supply top-quality SLES 70% at a competitive price, with a 10,000 MT/month capacity.
Please note:
If the temperature is too low to cause icing, please refer to the following
solution. The chemical properties of the goods have not changed, as long as the
temperature is raised by more than 0 degrees.
The first thing to do is to raise the temperature.
The liquid is definitely frozen below 0 degrees, please check the MSDS.
Plan 1: Now the goods are placed in the constant greenhouse of the factory and
slowly heated.
The first thing to do is to raise the temperature.
The liquid is definitely frozen below 0 degrees, please check the MSDS.
Plan 2: There is no hot pool, be sure to raise the temperature.
Solution three: Use a heating rod, little by little heat.
Russia is too cold, please find a way to put the goods in a warm place.
Excellent solubility and compatibility with other surfactants, resulting in great formulating flexibility.
Mild and low irritation makes it perfect for formulating all kinds of skin-touch products, to name a few, Shampoo, Body Lotion, Facial Cleanser, and Hand Soap Liquid.
With significant foaming, emulsifying, and cleansing ability, also with good hard water resistant property.
Made from natural coconut extract, with an excellent degradation rate of up to 92%.
Stability/Shelf life:
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with potent oxidizing agents.
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is 24 months.
Recommended dosage:
The recommended dosage of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate in detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics is 5.0%-18.0%
Synonyms
SLES
Sels de sodium
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sulfate de polyoxyéthylène lauryléther de sodium
Applications
Automotive
Car shampoos, rim cleaners and car washes.
Treatment Liquids
For metal surfaces and industrial rinsing agents.
Paints & Varnishes
Paint additives & Varnish foam stabilizers.
Detergents & Cleaners
Detergents, dishwashing liquids, multi-purpose cleaners and floor cleaners.
Leather Industry
Degreasing agents & Leather cleaners.
Personal care
Shower gels & Shampoos.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate CAS#68585-34-2
A versatile anionic surfactant widely used in personal care, household, and industrial cleaning products. Known for its excellent foaming properties, detergency, and solubility in water, SLES delivers effective cleaning while maintaining skin and hair compatibility. Ideal for shampoos, body washes, dishwashing liquids, and laundry detergents.
ACF Chemical Co., Ltd.
Athena phone/whatsapp：008613805212761
email：ceo@acfchemical.com
No. 45 Pengwan Road, Qianwan Bonded Port Area, Qingdao Area, China (Shandong)welcome to vist our factory.
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ACF Chemical Qingdao Co., Ltd. was established in 1987. the company has over decades of experience in the production of methacrylate and acrylate series products, as well as high-efficiency polymerization inhibitors and rubber and plastic antioxidant series products. The company’s leading products are high-efficiency polymerization inhibitor series products, with an annual production capacity of 1,000 tons of tert-butylhydroquinone (TBC), 800 tons of polymerization inhibitor TH-701, 500 tons of polymerization inhibitor TH-A294, 500 tons of polymerization inhibitor TH-100BE, 500 tons of phenothiazine, and 200 tons of hydroquinone.
