Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES/AES)
Alias: Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Sodium dodecyl poly oxyethylene sulfate: Sodium dodecyl ether sulfate sulfonic acid
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Appearance: White or light yellow gel paste
Application: Shampoo, Body wash, Hand sanitizer, Face wash and other Washing cosmetics.
Purity: (70.0±2.0)%
SLES is a surface-active compound that has good foaming and cleaning properties and is soluble in water. SLES can maintain good surface activity at different pH values.
| Property | Details |
| Chemical Name | Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) |
| CAS Number | 68585-34-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H25NaO4S |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| pH (10% Solution) | 7.0 – 9.5 |
| Purity | ≥ 70% |
| Viscosity | Moderate to high viscosity |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 1.02 – 1.06 g/cm³ |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight |
| Shelf Life | 2 years under proper storage conditions |
