Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate K12

Basic information

The chemical formula of SLES is C12H25O(CH2CH2O)2SO3Na and the molecular weight is 376.48. It is a white or yellowish thick paste with good foaming properties and cleaning properties, effective resistance to hard water, and harmless to the skin ‌.

Application field

‌Daily chemical and personal care products ‌ : SLES is the main component of liquid laundry detergent, widely used in shampoos, body washes, hand sanitizers, table detergents, skin care products (such as lotions and creams) ‌.

industrial cleaning ‌ : used for glass cleaner, car cleaner and other hard surface cleaner ‌.

‌textile industry ‌ used as a wetting and clarifying agent in dyeing and finishing of textiles ‌.

‌Other industrial applications ‌ : It is also widely used in printing and dyeing, petroleum, leather, papermaking, machinery and oil recovery, as lubricant, dyeing agent, cleaning agent and blowing agent ‌.

security

SLES is harmless to the skin under normal use, but may cause skin irritation in some cases. Therefore, skin testing is recommended to avoid potential allergic reactions ‌ when using products containing SLES

CAS#  68585-34-2

Chemical name : Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES)

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