Product Name: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
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.
