Description
SLES 70% (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) is a widely used anionic surfactant known for its excellent cleaning and foaming properties.SLES 70 (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, 70% active) is a high-activity, anionic surfactant widely used in industrial, cosmetic, and household formulations.
Chemical Properties
| Property | Description |
| Chemical Name | Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) |
| Concentration | 70% aqueous solution |
| Chemical Formula | C₁₂–C₁₄H₂₅–O–(CH₂CH₂O)n–SO₃Na (n ≈ 1–3) |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid |
| Odor | Mild fatty / detergent-like odor |
| pH (10% solution) | 6–8 |
| Density | 1.08–1.12 g/cm³ at 25 °C |
| Viscosity | 2000–5000 mPa·s (depending on concentration and temperature) |
| Solubility | Completely soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and oils |
| Foaming Property | High-foaming anionic surfactant |
| Ionic Nature | Anionic surfactant |
| Storage Stability | Stable for 12–24 months under cool, dry conditions; sensitive to strong acids and oxidizers |
| Appearance on Dilution | Forms clear to slightly opalescent solution in water |
Uses
1. Personal Care Products Used as a primary surfactant for cleansing and foaming:
Shampoos – main foaming and cleansing agent
Body washes & shower gels
Facial cleansers
Toothpastes (sometimes in low concentrations)
Liquid soaps
Bubble baths
2. Cosmetic & Skin Care Emulsions
Emulsifier
Solubilizer (for essential oils, fragrances)
Thickening agent (when combined with salt)
3. Household & Industrial Cleaners
Dishwashing liquids
All-purpose cleaners
Laundry detergents
Car wash shampoos
Hard surface cleaners.
4.Industrial and Institutional Applications
Oilfield chemicals
Textile wetting agents
Emulsion polymerization
Degreasers
5.Car Care Products
Shampoos for manual or automatic car washes
Tire foam and wheel cleaners
6. Agrochemical Formulations
Used to help wet or spread herbicides or insecticides on leaf surfaces.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.