Why use sodium laureth sulfate?

Among daily chemical raw materials, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) has become an important ingredient with its high efficiency in decontamination and moderate mildness. Its unique surfactant properties enable it to quickly remove oil and impurities in cleaning products, while also taking into account skin friendliness under reasonable proportions, making it a key raw material for balancing cleaning effects and user experience.

Surface activity mechanism

The core function of sodium laureth sulfate comes from its surface active structure, and the molecule contains both hydrophilic and lipophilic groups. In aqueous solution, these molecules aggregate to form micelles, the lipophilic end adsorbs dirt such as grease, and the hydrophilic end combines with water, and through emulsification, dirt is peeled off the surface of the object and dispersed into the water, thereby achieving a cleaning effect. This mechanism of action enables it to exert significant decontamination ability at a lower concentration, improving the efficiency of cleaning products.

Adaptation logic of application scenarios

Sodium laureth sulfate is widely used in various cleaning products, and its adaptability is reflected in meeting different usage needs. In washing and care products, reasonable addition can produce rich and delicate foam, enhancing the skin feel during cleaning; in dishwashing detergents, it can effectively decompose oil stains and is easily washed away by water to reduce residue; in industrial cleaning agents, it can deal with heavier stains and work synergistically with other additives. This multi-scenario applicability makes it one of the basic raw materials in the field of daily chemicals and industrial cleaning.

Balance between mildness and safety

Despite its strong decontamination ability, sodium laureth sulfate can maintain good mildness under standardized use. By adjusting its proportion in the formula and compounding it with moisturizing and soothing ingredients, the risk of skin irritation can be reduced, meeting the mildness requirements of personal care products. Relevant research and practice have shown that the safety of sodium laureth sulfate that meets the standards has been fully verified during normal use, taking into account both cleaning power and comfort.

Qingdao Foamix New Materials Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and development and sales of high-quality surfactants, including sodium laureth sulfate products. The company focuses on the purity control of raw materials and the optimization of production processes to ensure that the products meet the requirements of mildness and safety in different fields while maintaining high surface activity, providing reliable raw material support for the research and development and production of various cleaning products, and helping the industry to create better cleaning solutions.