What is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate?
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) is a surfactant that can be extracted from the oil of coconuts or palm kernels. It acts as a cleaning agent in numerous personal and industrial activities. SLES appears mostly in shampoos, body cleansers, cleaning agents, and detergents as it can give a rich lather and serves best in foaming and cleansing.
Common Applications
- Personal Care Products: It is one of the ingredients in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, and also used in kinds of toothpaste because it is well known for its cleansing and foaming abilities.
- Household Cleaning Products: It is used in dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, and laundry detergents as a primary ingredient because of its cleaning prowess.
- Industrial Cleaning: Used in commercial degreasers and other cleaners meant for machines, equipment, and other surfaces.
- Cosmetics: Included in facial cleansing and exfoliating skincare products to aid in the incorporation of oil and dirt from the skin.
- Hair Care Uses: Auxiliary to formulation in conditioners and styling products for increasing foam and improving ease of use.
- Agricultural Chemicals: Used in the composition of pesticides and herbicides to enhance the spreading and wetting of the products.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity | 95% min |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid |
| Melting Point | 7.0 – 9.0 |
| Packaging | 25kg bags, 50kg bags, Custom packaging available |
