Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)

About

SLES is an anionic surfactant which is widely used in rinse off products as a primary surfactant. In addition to excellent detergency (also referred as cleansing), it also has excellent emulsification and foamability. It is major component of rinse-off products. It is compatible with all surfactants except cationic.

Synonyms

(Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts;) (Linear C12-14-alkanol, ethoxylated, sulfated, sodium salt;) SLES 70%; SLES 70% 2EO; SLES 70% 3EO; Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

Sodium dodecyl 2-sulfoethyl ether sulfate

Appearance

Pale straw paste

Molar Mass

288.38 g/mol

Density

1.05 Gram Per Millilitre (G/Ml)

Melting Point

5 C

Boiling Point

100 C

Solubility in Water

Water Solubility (20 °C): ca. 400g/l

Vapour Pressure

25 mm Hg @ 25°C

Flash Point

94 C

Viscosity

130 - 500 cps

Odour

Odourless

APHA Value

-

Hazard Identification

Danger

Uses & Applications

Market Driving Factors

Grades Available

-

Origin

India

Packaging

200 KG / HDPE Drum Packing

Stability/Shelf Life

1 year

Contact Person At Elchemy

TDS

MSDS