Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)
| Formula: | CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na |
| CAS No.: | 68585-34-2 |
| HS Code: | 34021190 |
| Synonyms: | Disodium sulfate, Sulfuric acid disodium salt, Sulfate of Soda, Glauber Salt (though this typically refers to the decahydrate form, it can sometimes be used to describe the anhydrous form as well), Anhydrous Sodium Sulfate |
Industries We Serve
- Personal Care and Cosmetics
- Household Cleaning Products
- Agriculture Industry
- Automotive Industry
- Textile Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Paper and Pulp Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
Applications
- Primary ingredient in many shampoos
- Used in body washes, liquid soaps, and hand sanitizers
- Found in facial cleansers
- Used in dishwashing liquids
- Used in liquid laundry detergents
- Used as an emulsifier and surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations
- Used in the processing of fabrics, including in washing and dyeing processes to remove impurities
- Used in drilling fluids
- Used in the paper and pulp industry to aid in the cleaning of paper machinery
- Used in various cosmetic products beyond personal care