Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (CAS 68585-34-2 / 9004-82-4) is a powerful anionic surfactant used as a primary foaming agent in personal care and cleaning products.
Description
Comprehensive Product Overview
In the competitive landscape of surface-active agents, foaming stability defines the final outcome. Zyntex SLES is selected for its ability to enhance detergency, grease emulsification, or wetting value without compromising formulation clarity. Therefore, we provide a product with excellent hard-water resistance and skin compatibility. Consequently, this versatile ingredient delivers reliable performance across a wide range of industrial conditions, ensuring a rich, dense lather in high-end consumer shampoos and body washes.
Zyntex supplies Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate in a concentrated, translucent paste form, optimized for easy integration into complex liquid blending and cold-process synthesis. Our stringent quality control measures ensure low levels of 1,4-dioxane and minimal unsulfated matter. Furthermore, this product features exceptional viscosity-building properties when combined with electrolytes. Since it is highly compatible with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants, you can incorporate it into various products like liquid hand soaps, dishwashing liquids, or textile scouring agents without affecting the chemical balance of the mixture.
From specialized laboratory research to large-scale industrial manufacturing, this versatile surfactant is a staple for modern hygiene production. Its consistent chemical profile ensures it does not interfere with the stability of added fragrances or essential oils. As a result, Zyntex provides a dependable foundation for innovation in the “mass-market beauty” and heavy-duty industrial degreasing markets. Finally, our commitment to surfactant purity helps your brand achieve international manufacturing and environmental safety standards effortlessly.
Key Industrial Applications
This professional-grade foaming agent is widely utilized in the following sectors:
🚿 Personal Care
The primary cleansing and foaming agent in shampoos, bath foams, shower gels, and bubble baths.
🧼 Household Cleaning
Essential for high-foaming dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents due to its excellent grease-cutting ability.
🏭 Industrial Degreasing
Used in automotive and machinery cleaners for wetting and emulsifying oily residues on hard surfaces.
🧶 Textile Auxiliaries
Acts as a powerful wetting and leveling agent in the scouring and dyeing processes of various fibers.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Standard |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) |
| Active Matter | 70% ± 2% Typical |
| Physical State | White or Light Yellowish Viscous Paste |
| pH (1% Solution) | 7.0 – 9.5 |
| CAS Number | 68585-34-2 / 9004-82-4 |
🔬 Scientific Data: For detailed handling, surfactant properties, and safety data, consult: PubChem Entry: SLES (External Link)
