This high-performance multi-functional anionic surfactant—Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES, CAS 68585-34-2)—covers a broad spectrum of application scenarios, ranging from premium personal care formulations and daily household cleaning supplies to heavy-duty industrial detergent systems.
It possesses remarkable comprehensive surface-active properties, including exceptional foam generation and stabilization capacity, potent oil and dirt stain removal performance, as well as excellent instant water solubility under various temperature and water hardness conditions.
Even when delivering strong, long-lasting cleansing power to thoroughly strip away grease, grime and residual contaminants, this surfactant maintains a gentle, skin-friendly formula that minimizes irritation to human skin and hair cuticles, ensuring a comfortable user experience after washing.
As an indispensable core surfactant raw material, it is widely adopted in the production of hair shampoos, moisturizing shower gels, hand dishwashing liquids, fabric laundry detergents and many other cleansing end products.
| Product Name: | Sodium lauryl ether sulfate |
| Synonyms: | SODIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE;NAXOLATE ES-130;NAXOLATE ES-230;NAXOLATE ES-330;NAXOLATE ES-360;Lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt;Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers, sodium salts;(C10-C16)Alkyl ethoxylate sulfuric acid, sodium salt |
| CAS: | 68585-34-2 |
| MF: | C12H26Na2O5S |
| MW: | 328.38 |
| EINECS: | 500-223-8 |
| Product Categories: | Cosmetics;Cosmetic raw material |
| Mol File: | 68585-34-2.mol |
| storage temp. | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly) |
| form | Gel |
| color | Colourless to Off-White |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H26O.2Na.H2O4S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13;;;1-5(2,3)4/h13H,2-12H2,1H3;;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q;2*+1;/p-2 |
| InChIKey | SEKVTWKYOIVNGT-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | [Na+].[Na+].S([O-])([O-])(=O)=O.OCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 68585-34-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Polyethylene glycol mono-C10-16-alkyl ether sulfate sodium salt (68585-34-2) |
Key Features
Mild yet highly efficient cleansing performance
Strikes an ideal balance between gentle mildness and robust detergency. It effectively dissolves oil, dirt and stubborn residues without causing excessive dryness or irritation to skin and scalp, suitable for long-term daily contact applications.
Excellent foam boosting & thickening effect
Generates dense, creamy, long-lasting foam while significantly improving system viscosity. It helps form stable product texture, avoids foam collapse during washing, and delivers a smooth, luxurious user sensory experience.
Readily biodegradable & environmentally sustainable raw material
Features favorable biodegradation properties under natural environmental conditions, less burden to water ecosystems, aligns with global green and sustainable formulation trends for clean beauty and eco-friendly household cleaners.
Meets international safety and quality specifications
Fully complies with mainstream global cosmetic, hygiene and industrial chemical safety standards. Strict quality control is implemented throughout production to guarantee stable batch consistency and safe end-use.
Ideal core raw material for premium consumer cleaning goods
Well-suited for developing high-efficiency, mild and user-friendly finished products covering personal care and household cleaning sectors.
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