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SLES 70% (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
Formula:
CH₃(CH₂)₁₁O(CH₂CH₂O)nSO₃Na
GOST/CAS:
CAS 68585-34-2 / 9004-82-4
SLES 70% (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, 2 moles of ethoxylation) is a highly effective, concentrated anionic surfactant serving as the primary active raw material for a wide range of foaming cosmetics and household chemical products. The product comes in the form of a high-viscosity, transparent or slightly turbid paste (gel). Due to its outstanding foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties, as well as excellent compatibility with other surfactants, SLES is an indispensable ingredient for creating stable and efficient formulations in the modern Household & Personal Care industry.
Applications
Cosmetics and Personal Care Production: Functions as the primary foaming and cleansing agent in formulations for hair shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, bubble baths, and intimate hygiene products.
Household Chemicals and Auto Care: Applied as a key component in liquid dishwashing detergents, universal surface cleaners, laundry detergents and gels, as well as car shampoos and touchless vehicle washes.
Industrial Applications: Utilized in the textile, leather, and printing industries as a wetting, emulsifying, and scouring agent.
Construction Chemicals: Used in the production of lightweight foam concrete and building mortars as an efficient air-entraining (foaming) additive.
Key Advantages
High Foaming Power: Generates a rich, dense, and stable foam even in hard water, significantly enhancing the consumer appeal of the final product.
Effective Cleansing and Emulsifying: Excellently removes greasy and organic soils, and rinses off easily from skin, hair, and hard surfaces.
Cost Efficiency and High Concentration: The 70% active substance concentration significantly reduces transportation and storage costs, and allows for easy viscosity adjustment of the system by adding regular salt ($NaCl$).
Biodegradability and Safety: The product features excellent biodegradability (over 90%), does not accumulate in the environment, and is safe for the skin when formulated at appropriate dosage levels.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, clean, cool warehouses in tightly closed original packaging, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Recommended storage temperature range: from +15°C to +40°C. At temperatures below +15°C, the product may partially crystallize or freeze, which does not alter its properties (requires gentle warming prior to use).
- Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and acids, which can cause hydrolysis of the product.
- Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport in compliance with the temperature conditions. The material is not classified as hazardous cargo (ADR). Shelf life is 1 year from the date of manufacture.
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Technical Specifications
Appearance
Transparent or slightly turbid high-viscosity paste (gel) without pungent odor
Active Matter Content
68.0% - 72.0%
Unsulfated Matter Content
max. 3.0%
Sodium Sulfate
max. 1.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)
7.0 - 9.5 (or 6.5 - 7.5 depending on the grade)
Color (Hazen scale, 5% aqueous-alcohol soln.)
max. 10 - 20
Supply info
- Sealed plastic drums (Euro-drums) of 170 kg / 220 kg.
- Plastic IBC containers (totes) of 1000 kg / 1100 kg for large-scale industrial consumers.
- Bulk delivery in tank trucks is available upon agreement.