Aliases: SLES, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
High-foaming anionic surfactant for cleansing, detergency, wetting, and foam generation in aqueous systems.
| INCI Name | Sodium Laureth Sulfate |
| IUPAC Name | Sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulfate |
| Other Names | SLES, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate |
| Abbreviations | SLES |
| Molecular Formula | - |
| CAS # | 9004-82-4 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is an ethoxylated anionic surfactant commonly supplied as an aqueous paste or solution at different active matter levels. It is widely used where strong detergency, foam generation, and good water solubility are required. Typical use depends on product category, active matter, co-surfactant system, electrolyte level, target mildness, and local regulatory requirements.
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Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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